Former Sydney Swans player Adam Goodes has called out racism and worked towards creating a more tolerant Australia throughout his AFL career.
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Philip Ly

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18 Mar 2016 - 4:47 PM  UPDATED 18 Mar 2016 - 4:47 PM
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May 24, 2013: A 13-year-old girl insults Adam Goodes with a racial slur during a game between the Swans and Magpies.
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May 25, 2013: Goodes tweets: "Just received a phone call from a young girl apologising for her actions. Lets support her please".
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Jan, 2014: Goodes named Australian of the Year. He uses it as a platform to bring race relations among other Indigenous issues to the forefront of discussions.
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May 26, 2015: Goodes says he is "incredibly disappointed" and doesn't understand why he was booed in Melbourne in game against Hawthorn.
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May 29, 2015: Goodes performs Indigenous war cry to Carlton fans after kicking a goal.
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July 26, 2015: Goodes booed at West Coast game. Swans player Lewis Jetta performs version of war dance in support of his teammate.
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July 28, 2015: Goodes given several days off following booing incidents at the West Coast match.
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July 29, 2015: Goodes considers his future in the sport. He’s granted indefinite leave.
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August 7, 2015: AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says people who jeer Goodes upon his return to the field are racists.
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September 12, 2015: Crowds boo Goodes at his return match against Fremantle in Perth. One fan is booted out for racial vilification.
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September 18, 2015: Goodes tells teammates he's retiring.
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Oct 3, 2015: Goodes is absent from the grand final lap of honour for retiring players.
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March 17, 2016: AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan apologises to Goodes in the Annual Report, saying "We should have acted sooner and I am sorry we acted too slowly."
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