AFL Racism Row: Nicky Winmar Seeks Co-Lead Role in Landmark Class Action
2025-03-03
SBS
Nicky Winmar, a former St Kilda Saints player and prominent Noongar man, is seeking to co-lead a landmark class action against the Australian Football League (AFL) over racism allegations. The move comes as the AFL faces increasing pressure to address its handling of racism within the sport. With his own experiences of racism on and off the field, Winmar's involvement is expected to bring attention to the issue of racial discrimination in Australian sports, including the AFL's reconciliation action plan and cultural safety initiatives. As a high-profile Indigenous Australian, Winmar's leadership in this class action could spark meaningful change.
