Australian Rules: Former players decry Collingwood response to racism report

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Former Collingwood Magpies player Heritier Lumumba has labelled the Australian Football League (AFL) club's response to a report that uncovered systemic racism as "cowardice" and "delusional". Collingwood's long-serving president Eddie McGuire told reporters on Monday it was "an historic and proud day" for the club after an independent review found racism had resulted in "profound and enduring harm to First Nations and African players." In a 50-minute media conference, McGuire and senior Collingwood executives said the club would address the report's recommendations but denied it was a "racist club".

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