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Racism in Sport: Fitzroy Stars Speak Out

Fitzroy Stars players have spoken out after a racist incident at a recent netball match was found not guilty at tribunal.

On ABC 774, player Bec Pridham described monkey noises and chest-beating gestures directed at Aboriginal players. She called the tribunal process โ€œhumiliatingโ€ and โ€œdehumanising,โ€ noting it was heard by an all white male panel.

President Aunty Esme Bamblett said this is part of an ongoing issue and called for a fair, culturally inclusive process.

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