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Sydney call for stronger laws against racist abuse after young Swan targeted – The Age
Adam Goodes and Michael O’Loughlin were driving forces behind Sydney’s call for stronger anti-racism legislation after Elijah Taylor was racially abused.
The Swans were also fined $50,000 half of it suspended with the amount to be included in their football department soft cap for next season.
The Swans say they will support Taylor but the player also faces further sanctions from the club.
Elijah Taylor was subjected to racial abuse after his breach of COVID-19 protocols.Credit:Getty Images
While the Swans accept Taylor has done wrong, they have hit out at the troll who aimed racist remarks at the 19-year-old.
Senior Swans officials sought th…
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