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Sydney utility Adam Goodes will not take his place in the Swans’ match against the Adelaide Crows this Saturday at the SCG, and has been granted further leave from the club.
The Swans announced today that Goodes will take more time off from football, in light of the ongoing booing of the two-time Brownlow medallist at games in 2015.
A timeframe hasn’t been attached to his return to football.
Goodes has been relentlessly booed by crowds, with it culminating in him taking time off from the game this week. He is said to be considering his playing future due to the effect it’s having on his teammates.
The four-time All Australian and two-time premiership player admitted the booing was taking its toll, and has prompted AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan, among others, to call for crowds to stop the practice.
Goodes was awarded the 2014 Australian of the Year award, and delivered a strong speech about racism in Australian society.
His words in that speech, as well as calling out a young girl at a match against Collingwood for racial abuse, have meant Goodes has become a focal point in the debate about racism in Australia.
Swans CEO Andrew Ireland said that Goodes’ welfare was the key priority in this decision.
“As a club we are working with Adam and those close to him and supporting him through what is a really difficult time,” he said.
“Adam is sick and tired of this behaviour. It has been happening for too long and it has taken its toll.
“We will give Adam all the time he needs. We will keep supporting him and he will return to the Club whenever he is ready,” Ireland said.
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