Opinion

MELANIE WHELAN: Tale of two AFL players in tackling social issues

Updated October 22 2021 - 6:09pm, first published October 21 2021 - 12:30pm
CONTEMPLATION: Collingwood's Jordan Roughead, from Ballarat, shows true leadership in reading up, sparking discussion and leading by example on a complex social and political issue. Picture: Dylan Burns, Getty Images
CONTEMPLATION: Collingwood's Jordan Roughead, from Ballarat, shows true leadership in reading up, sparking discussion and leading by example on a complex social and political issue. Picture: Dylan Burns, Getty Images

WE DEMAND our athletes use their sporting powers and profile for good on and off the field. Right now Rebels' AFL products Jordan Roughead and Tom McDonald are clear contrasts in educating and agitating on major political and social issues facing Australia.

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