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AFL accused of a ‘lack of cultural awareness’ towards Indigenous players after bungled vaccine program
Hawthorn premiership player Shaun Burgoyne says the AFL showed a lack of understanding about the issues faced by Indigenous players following the league’s poor handling of vaccinations during the 2020 season.
Key points:
- Indigenous players and club staff were initially told they needed to get pneumococcal vaccinations ahead of their entry into Queensland
- Burgoyne said the AFL had “demonstrated a lack of cultural awareness” in regard to Indigenous players
- The AFL issued a second apology to Indigenous players and staff members on Tuesday
The AFL has vowed to take responsibility for all future issues relating to vaccines after Indigenous players were left hurt and distressed when the 2020 season resumed in June after the COVID-19 postponement.
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