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AFL urged to do more to stamp out 'systemic racism', following harrowing Hawthorn racism claims

The AFL is being urged to do much more to stamp out what one academic calls "systemic racism", following a grand final week marred by harrowing claims levelled at the Hawthorn Football Club.

Former players, families and academics are united on the need for broader action, including Indigenous quotas for club staff, Indigenous programs for players and a league-wide review.

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