'It’s been a good year, but they’re not ready': Why the Bombers won't play finals
Essendon have won acclaim at copious stages this year. But against the Giants they found ways to short circuit. After leading by 16 points…
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I'm a freelance journalist that writes sport features and opinions on AFL and NBA figures for The Roar, Bleacher Report, ESPN, The Guardian and more. I can be found on Twitter @justinjourno.
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Some good points in here mate. What I think most people need to understand and this highlighted in the Ripple Effect doc, is the trauma caused from being racially vilified. It’s hard to shake. And the damage can last decades. I don’t think this is a case of kicking Walker while he’s down, but more an acknowledgement that he is part of the (larger) problem in Australia.
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