Muslim AFLW star responds after withdrawing from match over pride shirt

Haneen Zreika (left) of the Giants contests the ball during an AFLW match.

Haneen Zreika (left) of the Giants contests the ball during an AFLW match. Source: AAP

The first Muslim athlete to play in the AFLW says it was a difficult choice to refuse to wear the 'Pride' jumper on religious grounds.



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