AFL Would Sell Its ‘Soul’ by Returning to China: Mick Malthouse

AFL Would Sell Its ‘Soul’ by Returning to China: Mick Malthouse
Mick Malthouse poses during the 2019 Australian Football Hall of Fame Dinner at Crown Palladium on June 4, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. Michael Willson/AFL Photos
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Sporting legend Mick Malthouse has urged the Australian Football League (AFL) to abandon playing any future games in mainland China.

Malthouse, who has coached and played in the AFL since 1972, told The Herald Sun on May 5 that the Chinese regime was responsible for failing to contain the spread of the virus, and returning to China would be “the last thing” the sport should do.
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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