How iconic Cathy image and ugly uproar inspired a generation
The simple image of Cathy Freeman draped in an Aboriginal flag draped caused a remarkable backlash in the 1990s – a reaction that spurred Ash Gardner to want to change people’s opinions.
Indigenous Sport Week
Test hero wants cricket to do more to attract Indigenous kids
Test hero Scott Boland is adamant cricket can compete with NRL and AFL for the hearts and minds of indigenous youth and the next generation of elite Aboriginal sporting talent.
‘Magic’s’ threats to name and shame triggered vilification code
Michael McLean was subjected to horrific abuse during his playing career. But his fight against racism would change the game forever. This is how.
Why NRL finally apologised over Tahu Origin trauma
Timana Tahu felt ‘blacklisted’ from representative football after the Origin scandal that rocked his career in its prime. 12 years later, he received the apology he’d craved from the NRL.
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Why Indigenous Round is much bigger than footy
Indigenous champions of the past, present and future gathered for a special photo and revealed while progress has been made, there is still a long way to go.
Critics wrong: Why Buddy had no doubt he’d be back to best
Lance Franklin says he was frustrated by his time out of the game but, unlike the critics, he had no doubt he’d be back to his best.
Revealed: AFL Indigenous team of the 21st century
Mark Robinson was joined by three legends to pick the best Indigenous team of the 2000s. And the forward line is something else. See the team.
Revealed: The Indigenous team of the 21st century
It might be the most dazzling rugby league ever assembled – but who made the cut for the Indigenous NRL team of the 21st century?
Latrell reveals why he takes on the trolls
NRL star Latrell Mitchell has received shocking racist comments on social media resulting in two men being charged by police. He explains why he calls it out.
How Cathy’s run changed my life forever
Indigenous Sports Month ambassador Kyah Simon reveals the moment shared by all Aussies that inspired a then nine-year-old child to harness the strength of her culture and dream big.
‘League the original bridgebuilder between black and white’
During an era of atrocities and racial segregation, rugby league brought moments of unity. It brought hope to those suffering and was a ticket to freedom, writes Hannah Hollis.
‘This game is in our DNA’: NRL launches Indigenous week
Rugby league has been heralded as a “bridge builder between cultures” as some of the game’s biggest names were on hand to launch this week’s Indigenous round.
‘I get it now’: NRL stars open up on Indigenous causes
Damien Cook had no idea how painful the Australian anthem and Australia Day celebrations were for Indigenous people – until he spoke to Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker.
Curnow opens up on ‘sadness’ behind Betts abuse
Ed Curnow knows better than anyone the magic that surrounds Eddie Betts – but he’s also acutely aware of the horrific abuse the Blues star has endured.
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