Statue of Adam Goodes’s ‘iconic’ war cry unveiled by AFL club Sydney Swans
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theguardian.comThe Sydney Swans have unveiled a bronze sculpture of Indigenous superstar Adam Goodes out the front of the Swans’ new headquarters.
Hours before Sydney’s Friday night clash with Carlton at the SCG, a statue of Goodes performing his famous Indigenous war cry in 2015 was made public.
Goodes was there for the unveiling at Moore Park, but after distancing himself from the AFL following his painful exit from the game eight years ago, the dual Brownlow medallist wanted no attention about it prior to the low-key ceremony.
Goodes’ former Swans teammate and fellow Indigenous champion Michael O’Loughlin showcased the statue alongside benefactor Basil Sellars.
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