Nicky Winmar's stand against racism 1993 | Gilbert McAdam
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Former AFL star Gilbert McAdam recalls an incendiary game of footy that was a turning point in the code's history. After the final whistle Gilbert's St Kilda teammate, Nicky Winmar, took a defiant stance — raising his guernsey to proclaim pride in his Aboriginality. The moment was captured in two photographs. Widely published, the images brought the issue of racial abuse in the AFL to the fore. Gilbert reveals his personal story leading up to the incident, and what happened in its aftermath. If you need someone to talk to, call: 13Yarn on 13 92 76 Lifeline on 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36 Headspace on 1800 650 890 QLife on 1800 184 527 Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 Stream the TV show on ABC iview.
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