‘Pain and Sadness’: Australian Football League Clubs Call for Change to Australia Day

Published on January 26, 2024

Football and rugby clubs have joined Cricket Australia’s stance on Australia Day, coming out in force with statements, with some supporting a complete change of date for the national day. As Australians celebrate a public holiday on Jan. 26 with citizenship ceremonies and barbecues, multiple clubs have weighed in on the debate with public statements. North Melbourne, Port Adelaide, and the Western Bulldogs are among the Australian Football League (AFL) clubs calling for a date change. North Melbourne Football Club’s board of directors, CEO, and senior leaders released a position on Australia Day following “extensive consultation with First Nations players and club staff.”...

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