The former players are alleging the AFL did nothing to prevent racism, and are seeking compensation for the alleged lack of duty of care.
Indigenous former AFL players have launched a class action lawsuit against the league over a "lack of duty of care".The code has been criticised in recent years over allegations it has failed to address racism in the past.
Former North Melbourne great Phil Krakouer is the face of the suit, with the other six players still unnamed but known to have played between 1975 and 2022.Lawyer Michel Margalit told ABC News 24 the players would be seeking compensation for the alleged lack of duty of care. "For decades, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of colour have been racially abused while playing AFL, and we feel the AFL sat back and watched it all go by," he said.Ms Margalit said on Saturday that other players are expected to join the suit.
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