How netball is failing its Indigenous players
There is a lack of Indigenous representation within netball. In Net Gains, EMMA GREENWOOD asks why couldn’t Gabby Coffey take to the court in the final minutes of First Nations round?
There is a lack of Indigenous representation within netball. In Net Gains, EMMA GREENWOOD asks why couldn’t Gabby Coffey take to the court in the final minutes of First Nations round?
When Maurice Longbottom steps foot on the field at the Paris Olympics, his boots will tell the story of his journey from feeling shame about his heritage, to proudly displaying it to the world.
Amanda Reid hopes her determination to win back-to-back Paralympic gold in the 500m time trial C2 at Paris will help inspire the next generation of Indigenous stars.
Indigenous players help make the game special, with some of them being the AFL’s greatest stars. MICK MCGUANE lists his 10 favourite Indigenous AFL players.
The Broncos will unveil their Indigenous Round jersey for 2024 on Sunday against the Titans and fans are in agreement that it’s the NRL’s best design yet. HAVE YOUR SAY.
He’ll be in the stands for Dreamtime on Saturday night, but injured Richmond forward Maurice Rioli Jr has an extra reason to be excited about his teammates running out at the MCG.
Take a look at all eight Super Netball club’s First Nations round dress that they will take to the court in across rounds seven and eight.
The Black Swans program has been described as a “great start” to addressing the underrepresentation of First Nations players, but it is just that, a starting point. EMMA GREENWOOD speaks to two of netball’s most influential voices for their people about the pathways concept.
The NRL has recently banned some fans from attending games for racist behaviour, but on the eve of Indigenous Round, Canterbury star Josh Addo-Carr says he wants a different approach taken.
Bobby Hill’s celebration on Saturday was inspired by Adam Goodes, and not the only time the Norm Smith medallist has paid tribute to the AFL legend, but he tells GLENN McFARLANE the AFL still has ways to go to combat racism.
You’ve had your say — now it’s over to our experts. Richmond tragic AL PATON and Bombers diehard MAX STAINKAMPH make their cases for why Essendon and Richmond would win a showdown of the ultimate Dreamtime at the G teams.
The first Indigenous Australian beach volleyballer to compete at the Olympics, Taliqua Clancy says that she hopes to show the next generation what Cathy Freeman showed her in 2000.
There are some truly special stories behind this year’s Indigenous guernseys – and brilliant designs to match. But how do they compare? Here’s your favourite from each club over the past five years.
Hird. Lloyd. Fletcher – some of the greatest Bombers of the modern era have starred in Dreamtime at the ‘G games. Here is the ultimate 22, as picked by you.
Dean Polo’s debut, Matthew Richardson’s haul, Dusty’s magic, a Darwin win – Dreamtime has had it all for Richmond fans. Here is the ultimate 22, as picked by you.
In just five years Marissa Williamson Pohlman has gone from sleeping on couches to being our first female Indigenous Olympic boxer, she shares one of the most powerful stories in world sport.
When Patrick Johnson and Nova Peris rose to stardom, there were no clear pathways for the champion Indigenous Olympians. Now, they are creating avenues so young athletes don’t have to go through what they did.
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.
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.
NRL superstars Latrell Mitchell and Nicho Hynes believe the boos directed at AFL champion Buddy Franklin were racially motivated.
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.
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.
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.
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.