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The Australian Dream

When I first come to AFL, oh, mate, racism was full-on,don't worry about that

When I first come to AFL, oh, mate, racism was full-on,
don't worry about that

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When I first come to AFL,
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oh, mate, racism was full-on, don't worry about that.
Duration
6 seconds
Views
19
Timestamp in Movie
00:28:12
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.
From players, but more so from spectators. - The Australian Dream 00:05
From players, but more so from spectators.
We played Collingwood at Victoria Park in April of 1993. - The Australian Dream 00:06
We played Collingwood at Victoria Park in April of 1993.
When me and Nicky walked out, - The Australian Dream 00:04
When me and Nicky walked out,
They talk about our people being hung - The Australian Dream 00:04
They talk about our people being hung
I said to Gilbert, "Did you hear what they were saying - The Australian Dream 00:06
I said to Gilbert, "Did you hear what they were saying
"Don't worry. We'll fix that on the scoreboard." - The Australian Dream 00:06
"Don't worry. We'll fix that on the scoreboar...
Tucks it under the arm, sprints into goal. A brilliant player. - The Australian Dream 00:04
Tucks it under the arm, sprints into goal. A brilliant playe...
Oh, that is sensational play, - The Australian Dream 00:05
Oh, that is sensational play,
From 60 metres, Nicky Winmar kicks. - The Australian Dream 00:04
From 60 metres, Nicky Winmar kicks.
And then I was called a "black cunt" - The Australian Dream 00:08
And then I was called a "black cunt"
I just looked around, raised my jumper and pointed to my skin - The Australian Dream 00:07
I just looked around, raised my jumper and pointed to my ski...
There was something incredibly powerful - The Australian Dream 00:05
There was something incredibly powerful
Remember the 1968 Olympics - John Carlos and Tommie Smith. - The Australian Dream 00:07
Remember the 1968 Olympics - John Carlos and Tommie Smith.
That image has lasted a lifetime. - The Australian Dream 00:04
That image has lasted a lifetime.
That's the Nicky Winmar image for Australia. - The Australian Dream 00:04
That's the Nicky Winmar image for Australia.
It's not the black fist in the air, - The Australian Dream 00:07
It's not the black fist in the air,
But to be able to stand up, raise your voice, - The Australian Dream 00:08
But to be able to stand up, raise your voice,
I did go through a lot - The Australian Dream 00:05
I did go through a lot
I was tired of being angry - The Australian Dream 00:08
I was tired of being angry
..fighting all that stuff, - The Australian Dream 00:05
..fighting all that stuff,