Pickett’s heartfelt pledge to make late ‘old mum’ proud
Kysaiah Pickett’s ‘old mum’ helped him make a huge decision which got him to the big time. After her passing, he is determined to continue making her proud.
Indigenous Sport Week
X Factor star started boxing after domestic violence
Drugs and prison took her parents. Her grandmother was part of the Stolen Generation. She suffered horrific domestic violence. But Shanell Dargan is a fighter, and she’s just getting started.
‘44-gallon drum on wheels’: The 16 grand final Rioli freakshow
Cyril Rioli had all the pizzazz, but some of the St Mary’s locals in the Top End claim his dad, with 16 grand finals under the bonnet, just might be the best there’s ever been.
‘You’re not black’: The taunt that rocked Hynes
Only after his mother emerged from prison did Nicho Hynes learn of his Aboriginal heritage. Now the Sharks star is on a mission to make sure the next generation feel proud of who they are.
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The Wanganeen story: How a skinny kid changed the game
Gavin Wanganeen wasn’t just a footy star – he changed the way the game was played. Simeon Thomas-Wilson tells the story of a modern legend both on and off the field.
Why Latrell must step up … and not just for Souths’ sake
Latrell Mitchell was once considered a virtual certainty for the Blues. Now, after four weeks on the sidelines and an anonymous return, he needs to fire in Indigenous Round to keep his spot.
Indigenous artist ‘overwhelmed’ as Port relaunches jumper
Indigenous artist Elle Campbell has described Port Adelaide’s response to their guernsey controversy as ‘heartwarming’, as the club relaunched their jumper.
Artist: ‘I want Port to wear the guernsey with pride’
The original artist of Port Adelaide’s stunning Indigenous guernsey has told the players to wear it with pride for the Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
‘It’s pretty special’: Addo-Carr launches Indigenous Round
Josh Addo-Carr has opened up about what Indigenous Round means to him, as the Storm star teamed up with Baker Boy to launch Fox League’s coverage.
‘Mental toll’: Why Ryder had to leave Saints for home
Back fit and firing, Paddy Ryder has opened up on why he had to leave the Saints and miss the first six games of the season.
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