A ‘Disgusting Slur’ & The NRL’s Racism Problem
Last week NRL Rabbitohs player, Latrell Mitchell was allegedly subject to a racial slur from a Sydney Roosters fan during a game.
Tonight, Mitchell is going to step out onto the field again facing thousands of Roosters supporters. Crowds have been issued warnings not to target him again. But how do you prepare yourself to face a crowd of potential hate?
In this episode of The Quicky, we look into the personal toll of racism for athletes and how we can be part of the solution.
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Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to:
Joe Williams - Former NRL player
Paul Heptonstall - NRL's Senior Wellbeing & Education Manager
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg
Audio Producer: Thom Lion
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