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Respect and disrespect clash throughout 37 – a brilliant new play exploring Australian Rules Football

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par Julie Andrews, Professor and Academic Director (Indigenous Research), La Trobe University

Guernsey number 37 belonged to Aboriginal star football player Adam Goodes when he played for Sydney Swans. Goodes was loved by the AFL and spectators, admired for his skill and leadership for most of his outstanding career. Goodes loved his job and he was a role model for younger generations.

But something went wrong.

It was May 2013, the “Indigenous Round”. Goodes’ team was playing against Collingwood. A 13-year-old Collingwood fan yelled at Goodes and…

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