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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Andrew McLeod the definition of Best & Fairest
Crows insiders who were with the club’s greatest Indigenous player over his glittering 16-season career and beyond, reveal what makes him such a special player and man.
Simpkin: Why Indigenous kids need more AFL help
Jy Simpkin has opened up about what he thinks the AFL needs to do more of to help Indigenous kids, in a series focusing on the AFL’s Indigenous stars. Read each Q&A here.
State of Origin: Which team would have most Indigenous stars?
If State of Origin was ever to return to the AFL, there would be a stack of Indigenous talent to choose from. See which team would have the most star power.
Teach and educate: Loz opens up about indigenous heritage
‘Get the black kid’. Those were the sort of taunts Laurie Daley had deal with growing up. But the league legend believes attitudes are changing, even if there’s still plenty of work to be done.
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?
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