Athletes from Collingwood's AFL, AFLW and netball teams have released an open letter apologising to those who have been "marginalised, hurt or discriminated against due to their race." On Monday, Collingwood was forced to address an internal club investigation which concluded the club was guilty of fostering "systemic racism" that "has resulted in profound and enduring harm to First Nations and African players". The investigation found the club's responses to instances of alleged racism were "at best ineffective, or at worst exacerbated the impact of the racist incidents". The report also said Collingwood responds to racism claims through the prism of protecting the club's brand and reputation, rather than addressing the issues directly and instigating meaningful change.