An emotional and passionate Perth crowd gathered at the WACA on Saturday to participate in the annual AFL Long Walk, moved from Melbourne due to COVID-19 restrictions.
An emotional and passionate Perth crowd gathered at the WACA on Saturday to participate in the annual AFL Long Walk prior to the Dreamtime game at Perth Stadium.Six thousand football fans in Perth have joined the traditional Long Walk to the Dreamtime AFL game between Essendon and Richmond
Founded by Essendon legend Michael Long 17 years ago, the event has traditionally been held in Melbourne as a curtain raiser to Dreamtime at the 'G, but the COVID-19 outbreak forced a relocation to Perth, a move warmly welcomed by WA footy fans. He paid tribute to the contribution Indigenous players from the West have made, both on the field and in tackling racism.
Brendon Thomas, who attended with his wife and three sons, said they were excited to participate in the march for what could be the only time in Perth. Premier Mark McGowan said it was important to remember the reason why Long had originally founded the walk, and for everyone to take action on closing the gap for Indigenous people.
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