Why did the AFL apologise (too late) to Adam Goodes?

its lack of action during an unfitting end to the champion's career.

Betts stated he was more proud of his stance against racism, rather than his on field achievements, which were...

638 goals or 166 wins spread across 16 seasons.

Recent action from the AFL includes...

forcing every club to employ a full-time Indigenous liaison officer

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan agrees we must do what about people who are racist to AFL players?

keep them accountable for what they say online or over the fence

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1
Why did the AFL apologise (too late) to Adam Goodes?
its lack of action during an unfitting end to the champion's career.
for encouraging crowds to boo at his games.
for not fining those who were racist at AFL matches.
because Eddi McGuire called him an ape and they did nothing.
2
What does the phrase 'swan song' mean?
it's a move they do in footy
a match against the Sydney Swans
it's when you miss an important match
someone's last game
3
How many children does Betts have?
3
5
0
4
4
Betts has played the most games of any indigenous player
True
False
5
Betts stated he was more proud of his stance against racism, rather than his on field achievements, which were...
598 goals or 166 wins spread across 15 seasons.
538 goals or 160 wins spread across 16 seasons.
638 goals or 166 wins spread across 16 seasons.
652 goals or 176 wins spread across 17 seasons.
6
Betts is nearly 35 years old
True
False
7
Which two AFL teams has Eddie Betts played for?
Fremantle and Carlton
Collingwood & Carlton
Essendon & Carlton
Adelaide Crows and Carlton
8
Recent action from the AFL includes...
increased pay for Indigenous players
new, Indigenous mascots for teams, and using Country titles for team places
forcing every club to employ a full-time Indigenous liaison officer
heaftier fines for those who display racism
9
How does Betts describe his experience of racism in the AFL
upsetting and infuriating
motivating and inspiring
draining and tiring
upsetting and depressing
10
Who does Betts believe is going to be the one to make change?
Everyone
Himself
AFL rule makers
Indigenous Australians
11
Who's activism helped Eddie Betts find his voice against racism?
Adam Goodes
Cathy Freeman
Sam Kerr
Shaun Burgoyne
12
Social media has worsened the problem
True
False
13
AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan agrees we must do what about people who are racist to AFL players?
keep them accountable for what they say online or over the fence
address the cause of the issues, make them question why they're racist
laugh at their jokes because they're funny
get them kicked out of matches when they say things over the fence

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