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“The Do Better report states that whilst much progress has been made there is much more to do to ensure the systems and processes are in place to be consistent in dealing with issues such as racism when they occur. We will be asking the board to ensure these structures are developed and implemented as a matter of urgency to give the support and education required to all our current players and staff.
“For 128 years the Collingwood Football Club has strived to be a place for everyone to belong. The players who pull on the black and white stripes give to them and to each other physically, mentally and spiritually, and continue to do so once their playing days are over. We have not and will not always get it right – we’d be arrogant and ignorant to think so – however, we strive to create an environment where every player – past and present – can feel proud of what they achieve at the club and have the support they need once they leave it.
“We encourage all football followers to join us in opening up our ears and hearts to know how we, as a society, can be better and more understanding of the experiences of others and how as a football community we can lead so as to better respond in the future.”
The correspondence comes after the current players drafted an open letter of apology for the failings of the club in the past, admitting to embarrassment and shame to think the club’s history was unreflective of their experience. They apologised for the shame and embarrassment the report and its findings had caused Collingwood members and fans
