Racism remains a key issue for AFL players while Indigenous women's players rate workplace culture low
A new report from the AFL Players Association highlights ongoing concerns regarding racism and workplace culture for Indigenous players. The data shows that Indigenous women's players rate their workplace culture significantly lower than their peers.
Why it matters
The findings underscore systemic challenges regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion within professional sports organizations in Australia.
The AFL Players Association's 2026 Insights and Impact Report detailed worrying figures of Indigenous workplace culture happiness. ( Getty: Matt King/AFL Photos )
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Data by the AFL Players Association in the Insights and Impacts Report canvassed AFL and AFLW players, including First Nations and culturally diverse players.
When asked to rate their workplace culture out of 10, Indigenous AFLW players found it to be just 6.95 out of 10. The average 7.28 amongst all AFLW players.
For 'My club cares about me as a person' the figure dropped for Indigenous AFLW players to 7.57 from 9.05, the average amongst the wider cohort.
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