Eddie McGuire resigns as Collingwood football club president after 'systemic racism' report

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McGuire’s departure comes after days of pressure following damning independent report into the club
Eddie McGuire has stepped down as Collingwood president, effective immediately, reiterating his view the Magpies are not a racist club but saying he has “become a lightning rod for vitriol” which has made his position untenable.
McGuire, who had been due to depart at the end of this year, has come under mounting pressure since last week’s release of a damning report which found systemic racism was endemic at the AFL club. Continue reading...

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