Indigenous Players Support Coach Ross Lyon

Ross Lyon and Bradley Hill worked together at the Dockers in 2019. Now they are at the Saints.

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Ross Lyon said he would quit as coach after some players got upset by a comment he made.

Lyon said a 'brotherboy connection' during a training session.

What happens next?

Some Indigenous players defended Lyon before the Saints play the Blues.

Indigenous players who played for Ross Lyon defended him after he made a comment that led to an emotional meeting.

Lyon said 'I love the brotherboy connection, but we are part of a bigger team' after some Indigenous players worked together during training.

The players did not like the comment, and Lyon offered to quit as coach.

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Ross Lyon, and Bradley Hill are together.

Lyon said he misjudged the situation and takes responsibility for what he said.

Lyon wondered if he was being casual or racist.

Lyon said his comment did not land well and he takes responsibility.

Lyon was emotional and offered to quit.

Players defended Lyon on social media after a report on TV.

Bradley Hill posted a picture with Lyon and said they love him.

Wanganeen-Milera shared the picture, and Michael Walters said Lyon loves Indigenous culture.

Walters and Liam Henry defended Lyon on social media.

Lyon spoke to the media about the story.

Lyon said culture and behavior are important, and he made a mistake.

Lyon said leaders must get it right every time.

Lyon said everyone in the AFL must stay vigilant.

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