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Syd Jackson’s epic story will leave you ‘slack-jawed and in awe’ – AFL
Former Blues champion Syd Jackson is being honoured as part of the Sir Doug Nicholls Round. Dr Sean Gorman reflects Jackson’s against-the-odds journey
This year’s Sir Doug Nicholls Round will also recognise Australian Football Legend Syd Jackson and his contribution to the game and the community. Playing 136 games for the Carlton Football Club from 1969-76, the dual-premiership player has worked tirelessly to create opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including supporting the Blues Foundation with the Syd Jackson Program named in his honour. This is the Syd Jackson story, as told by historian Dr Sean Gorman
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