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Moriarty gives back as first Indigenous Socceroo

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou (left) speaks to John Moriarty.

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou (left) speaks to John Moriarty. Source: AAP

John Moriarty was the first Indigenous player ever selected to wear the green-and-gold of Australia in football, or soccer.


But he has gone on to do much more, with his life and his experiences.


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