Adam Goodes
1980
5
Quotes
Biography
Adam Goodes is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was known for his exceptional skills on the field and his leadership qualities. Goodes won two Brownlow Medals, awarded to the best and fairest player in the league, and was a key player in the Swans' 2005 and 2012 premiership victories. Off the field, Goodes was a vocal advocate for indigenous rights and social justice, using his platform to raise awareness and inspire change.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I'm proud of my heritage. I'm proud of who I am.
2
Education is the key. Children need to be educated, they need to have proper reception or understanding for when they do get to high school about Australia's history.
3
Don't be silent, stand up, and stand proud.
4
Racism has a real, lasting impact. The only way we're going to move past it is for people to acknowledge it and talk about it.
5
I just hope that people out there who are suffering in silence can come forward and seek help because it's okay to talk about it. It doesn't make you weak. It just makes you human.