AFL 2022: Buddy Franklin's wife Jesinta boycotts Australia Day, calls out 'genocide'
2 years, 11 months ago

AFL 2022: Buddy Franklin's wife Jesinta boycotts Australia Day, calls out 'genocide'

Daily Mail  

Jesinta Franklin, the model wife of Aboriginal AFL star Buddy Franklin, has thrown her support behind the campaign to change the date of Australia Day. Speaking out: Jesinta Franklin, the wife of Aboriginal AFL star Buddy Franklin, has thrown her support behind the campaign to change the date of Australia Day. Jesinta, who represented her country at the 2010 Miss Universe pageant, added in a personal note: 'There's no excuse for anyone in this country not to know why tomorrow, January 26, is a hurtful day to celebrate "Australia Day". We don't celebrate genocide' Having her say: Jesinta, who represented her country at the 2010 Miss Universe pageant, added in a personal note: 'There's no excuse for anyone in this country not to know why tomorrow, January 26, is a hurtful day to celebrate "Australia Day"' The Stolen Generations saw Aboriginal children forcibly removed from their families and communities due to racist government policies.

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Jesinta Franklin shares a heartfelt message to Buddy after Swans loss
2 years, 3 months ago

Jesinta Franklin shares a heartfelt message to Buddy after Swans loss

Daily Mail  

Jesinta Franklin shared a sweet tribute to her husband Lance on Sunday after the Sydney Swans' defeat to the Geelong Cats. Jesinta Franklin, 31 shared a heartfelt tribute to her husband Buddy on Sunday following the Sydney Swans' loss to the Geelong Cats at the AFL Grand Final this weekend. The Cats kicked the first two goals of the game …

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