Nicky Winmar and Gilbert McAdam were abused by Magpie fans in 1993, events Collingwood formally apologised for ahead of match v St Kilda next Sunday
Collingwood issue apology ahead of match against St Kilda next SundayThirty years after Nicky Winmar’s famous stand against racism,have formally apologised to the St Kilda champion and his teammate Gilbert McAdam for the abuse directed at them.
A week after Winmar’s act of pride, Collingwood’s then president Allan McAllister said he had no issue with Indigenous folk - with an offensive caveat. “The Collingwood Football Club understands that racism is harmful and has no place in our game and apologises to Nicky Winmar and to Gilbert McAdam for the hurt they experienced playing football,” Collingwood said in a statement released on Sunday.
“Collingwood also apologises for the appalling comments made by its most senior official in the days following that game.
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