The AFL world has actually been mortified by a horrible video published on Instagram by a sad Eddie Betts. Betts, a retired, much-loved champ who bet Carlton and Adelaide, released on his Instagram page CCTV video footage of (what seems his own) kids playing basketball as an automobile gradually drives past the personal court. ENJOY THE VIDEO ABOVE: AFL legend shares facing video of drive-by bigotry. Stream analysis, regional footy and the greatest minutes totally free on 7plus Then, in what is clear audio, somebody from the automobile consistently yells a disgusting, racist word (we’ve picked not to release). Betts– who was a strong voice versus bigotry throughout his playing days and continues to be– was sad by the occurrence. A traveler in this cars and truck yelled the horrible word at the kids. Credit: Instagram “Aboriginal kids should have to be able to play securely, devoid of bigotry and abuse over the fence,” he composed on Thursday night. “We are not even safe in our own homes. “If you understand who this is, please let me them understand that I’m open to having a chat about just how much this injures our kids.” The video footage surprised his buddies, household, and the larger AFL world. Sports reporter Oliver Caffrey composed on social networks: “This is definitely terrible. Enormous love to Eddie Betts and his household.” While the Western Bulldogs social account stated: ‘Disgraceful. Sending out love Eddie ❤.” Present Indigenous AFL stars Steven May, Liam Ryan, Bradley Hill, Jamaine Jones and Kysaiah Pickett were amongst those to respond, all publishing emojis of anger and heartbreak. West Coast’s Ryan stated: “That’s eff ‘d up my brother.” And Melbourne super star Christian Petracca– a colleague of May and Pickett’s– stated: “Disgusting!!! Thinking of you and the household.” Previous Carlton champ Marc Murphy– who had fun with Betts at the Blues– called the chauffeur “residue”. Betts was a much-loved figure throughout his playing days. Credit: Getty Images And another Indigenous legend of the video game, Shaun Burgoyne likewise reacted with anger. Sports speaker Jacqui Felgate stated: “Heartbreaking what a disgrace xx.” And influencer Stef Brunetti stated: “This is simply not! How in 2024 are we still living like this? I’m so sorry this has actually occurred to you and your household. You are an unbelievable good example that is doing so much helpful for our neighborhood and our kids. This MUST STOP! State NO to bigotry.” Dawn press reporter Sarah Jane Bell stated the video was “challenging” and had actually stimulated outrage. “(The video has actually been identified as horrible, disgraceful and heartbreaking,” Bell stated. “Betts did call out the racist abuse that he copped throughout his own profession however this is simply another indication that more requirements to be done.” Betts retired at the end of the 2021 season after playing 350 amazing AFL video games.
AFL world rallies around sad Eddie Betts after ‘disgraceful’ occurrence
