Zac Foot born in 2001 ?
Wow that makes me feel old.
I think you've badly twisted what CTS is saying.
Goodes was a great footballer and leader at the Swans, and is still a great man. While his indigenous heritage has clearly shaped him, and also influenced his leadership role within the broad AFL competition, it didn't define him as a player or a leader within the club. He was great regardless of his heritage.
Reserving the number 37 just for a young indigenous player is what (to me, at least) comes across as "segregating and devisive", potentially at least. Any young player arriving at our club - indigenous Australian or not - should aspire to be what Goodes was and be proud to wear his number, if it was offered to him.
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