Robbo: Can you blame Goodes when game abandoned him?
The AFL and thousands of footy fans are to blame for a “shameful” situation where a champion won’t accept a Hall of Fame nomination, writes Mark Robinson.
Indigenous Sport Week
How the MCG of the Desert came to life
It started out in jest, but after a night under the stars in swags, the idea was born with the help of the Demons to regrass an oval in a remote Northern Territory community. How it unfolded.
Three Indigenous guns made for the coaching caper
With an obvious underrepresentation of indigenous coaches at the moment, a highly qualified voice has identified three current players who could easily enter the coaches’ box.
Why Tallis wore racist attacks as badge of honour
Even one of the toughest players to ever walk on a rugby league field wasn’t immune to racism. Gorden Tallis speaks candidly about his legendary father Wally and how he laughed in the face of racism.
How netball is tackling lack of Indigenous players
Netball NSW has created an Indigenous All Stars side to take on the Giants on Sunday – but is the sport doing enough to encourage First Nations athletes?
Why Mango is all about action for remote kids
Matty Bowen spends about 30 hours behind the wheel travelling around remote Australia. And the former Cowboys champ says it’s all about one thing – inspiring change.
Crows gun Milera reveals shocking racial bias
Wayne Milera has revealed an awful moment of racial bias while trying to secure a home loan, in an incident the Crows gun said left him ‘hurt and angry’.
Pickett: What I want others to learn from my mistakes
Marlion Pickett credits his family and football with helping him recover after a jail stint. Here’s how he turned his life around.
Family journey inspires Ben’s jumper design
Ben Davis grew up disconnected from his Indigenous heritage, but his journey of discovery since moving to the Crows gave him what he needed to create this year’s jumper design.
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.
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