A 13-year-old fan called Adam Goodes an "ape" during a 2013 match, sparking a national debate on racism in Australian football.
“This is what was said. This is what was heard.”
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A 13-year-old fan called Adam Goodes an "ape" during a 2013 match, sparking a national debate on racism in Australian football.
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Adam Goodes, a prominent player for the Sydney Swans, faced intense booing from fans during his final years in the AFL. The 2019 documentary "The Final Quarter," directed by Ian Darling, details the events leading to his retirement in September 2015. It includes archival footage and media coverage of Goodes’ experiences, including a racially charged incident in 2013 and his performance of an Aboriginal war dance. The film documents the national conversation about race and identity in Australian sports.
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Why Watch
- See Adam Goodes' powerful story in Australian football
- Find out how racism affected Goodes' career
- Meet the supporters who rallied behind Goodes
Did You Know
- Adam Goodes was drafted by the Sydney Swans in 1997.
- Goodes won the Brownlow Medal twice, in 2003 and 2006.
- He was named Australian of the Year in 2014 for his community work.
- A 13-year-old girl called Goodes an 'ape' during a match on May 24, 2013.
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Who directed The Final Quarter?
The Final Quarter was directed by Ian Darling.
What significant event happened to Adam Goodes during the 2013 Indigenous Round?
During the 2013 Indigenous Round, a 13-year-old Collingwood supporter called Goodes an 'ape', which led to her being ejected from the stadium.
When did Adam Goodes retire from the AFL?
Adam Goodes retired from the AFL in September 2015.
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