Sydney, Oct 16 (AFP/APP):A former Australian Rules player has launched legal action against the AFL and his ex-club over racial abuse he claims was directed at him throughout his career that caused trauma and distress. Heritier Lumumba, who is of Brazilian and Congolese heritage, filed a writ in the Supreme Court of Victoria alleging his former club Collingwood breached its duty of care and contractual obligations. It also claimed both the club and the Australian Football League failed to provide a safe working environment. “On numerous occasions during his employment, the plaintiff (Lumumba) was subjected to racial abuse or racially-offensive … Continue reading Former player sues AFL and ex-club over ‘racist abuse’