Charlie and Delilah Chisholm come from four generations of surfers, with the Torquay brother and sister sharing a deep love for the sport and ocean as they strive to compete on the world stage one day.
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With Indigenous player numbers declining across the AFL, Lions legend Chris Johnson is calling on the league to remodel the NGA system to have a national approach to Indigenous recruitment.
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow wants to clear the air. A common misconception is that the star fullback is merely embracing his club’s ‘Phins Up’ motto with his try celebration. However, the truth runs much deeper.
Essendon is aiming to reclaim its mantle as one of the leaders in the AFL’s Indigenous community, with reborn star Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti leading the charge.
The AFL has dismissed critics saying it should stay out of social issues by strongly backing the yes vote in the coming referendum on a First Nations Voice.
As the Sir Doug Nicholls Round approaches, AFL legend Mick Malthouse reflects on his involvement with Indigenous players across the AFL, and the beauty of their passion for the game.
Ash Gardner spoke out earlier this year after Cricket Australia slated her sideside to play on January 26. Now she feels Scott Boland could be put in the same situation.
NRL superstars Latrell Mitchell and Nicho Hynes believe the boos directed at AFL champion Buddy Franklin were racially motivated.
Cathy Freeman’s Sydney 2000 win, Nicky Winmar’s 1993 stand, JT and the Qld dynasty or perhaps Patty Mills and the legacy he is creating. Vote for your number one Indigenous athlete.
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.
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.
Michael McLean was subjected to horrific abuse during his playing career. But his fight against racism would change the game forever. This is how.
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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