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Coaches to Meet Players Over Historical Racism Allegations

The allegations detailed an unnamed player who was coerced by coaches to terminate the pregnancy of his partner to pursue his career.
Coaches to Meet Players Over Historical Racism Allegations
Cyril Rioli played nearly 200 games in the AFL. Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
Jim Birchall
Jim Birchall
3/25/2024|Updated: 3/25/2024

Two AFL coaches will today attend conciliation sessions at the Human Rights Commission in Melbourne with former players who levelled allegations of systemic racism at the Hawthorn club.

Former Hawthorn player Cyril Rioli, who retired in 2018 after playing nearly 200 games in the AFL competition, is the most prominent player alleging mistreatment of Indigenous players.

Jim Birchall
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