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Ange Postecoglou (L) and John Moriarty Source: AAP

The first Aboriginal football player to be selected to represent Australia, John Moriarty, is marking Indigenous Football Week and a significant milestone.


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By Deborah Groarke, Adrian Arciuli

Presented by Deborah Groarke

Source: SBS News



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The first Aboriginal football player to be selected to represent Australia, John Moriarty, is marking Indigenous Football Week and a significant milestone.



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