The Football Solution: How Richmond's Premiership Can Save Australia

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Richmond's 2017 AFL premiership serves as a lens through which to explore Australia's national identity and challenges. The author, a passionate Richmond supporter, argues that football transcends mere sport, reflecting societal issues such as racism and equality. With Richmond's significant membership surpassing political parties, the AFL emerges as a vital cultural institution. The narrative chronicles the sport's evolution from its gold-rush origins through economic hardships and immigration, positioning Richmond's progressive changes as a potential blueprint for overcoming national divides.