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In my 16 years as a professional athlete
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The Australian Dream

In my 16 yearsas a professional athlete, I've learnt aboutmy deficiencies, the things that...

In my 16 years
as a professional athlete, I've learnt about
my deficiencies, the things that I needed
to improve on

Full Transcript

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In my 16 years as a professional athlete,
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I've learnt about my deficiencies,
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the things that I needed to improve on.
Duration
8 seconds
Views
23
Timestamp in Movie
01:02:09
Uploaded
Jun 16, 2025
Genres
documentary
Production
Passion Pictures,Good Thing Productions

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Movie Summary

AFL legend Adam Goodes shares the story of his life and career to offer a deeper insight into race, identity, and belonging.
I've also learnt a lot about myself - - The Australian Dream 00:05
I've also learnt a lot about myself -
A lot of this goes back to my identity - The Australian Dream 00:06
A lot of this goes back to my identity
He spoke with passion and conviction - The Australian Dream 00:09
He spoke with passion and conviction
The honour of being named Australian of the Year, - The Australian Dream 00:07
The honour of being named Australian of the Year,
But the reason why I decided to go and accept it - The Australian Dream 00:09
But the reason why I decided to go and accept it
Ladies and gentlemen, the 2014 Australian of the Year, - The Australian Dream 00:06
Ladies and gentlemen, the 2014 Australian of the Year,
It's an honour to receive an award - The Australian Dream 00:07
It's an honour to receive an award
Growing up as an Indigenous Australian, - The Australian Dream 00:08
Growing up as an Indigenous Australian,
Whilst it has been difficult a lot of the time, - The Australian Dream 00:10
Whilst it has been difficult a lot of the time,
His speech was beautiful. - The Australian Dream 00:05
His speech was beautiful.
He used that opportunity - The Australian Dream 00:09
He used that opportunity
I believe racism is a community issue - The Australian Dream 00:10
I believe racism is a community issue
In a way, it's the greatest expression of patriotism, - The Australian Dream 00:12
In a way, it's the greatest expression of patriotism,
"I will stand up to make my country better." - The Australian Dream 00:11
"I will stand up to make my country better."
It wasn't about him, was it, - The Australian Dream 00:05
It wasn't about him, was it,
I'm not here to tell you what to think - The Australian Dream 00:07
I'm not here to tell you what to think
All I'm here to do is tell you about my experiences - The Australian Dream 00:13
All I'm here to do is tell you about my experiences
It's taken me a long time to get to the point - The Australian Dream 00:07
It's taken me a long time to get to the point
There are a lot of Aboriginal people out there - The Australian Dream 00:10
There are a lot of Aboriginal people out there
And on Australia Day, for me, you know, it IS - - The Australian Dream 00:06
And on Australia Day, for me, you know, it IS -