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Michael was born in South Australia and is a proud Kaurna / Ngarrindjeri / Narungga man.
Since retiring from his highly decorated career at the Sydney Swans, which included being a dual All-Australian team member and a member of the AFL’s Indigenous Team of the Century, Michael has been Head Coach of the AIS-AFL Academy, coached the Indigenous All-Stars team that toured Ireland in 2013, and was Head Coach of the QBE Sydney Swans Academy.
Michael has many years’ experience as a Director on the Board of the National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy. He has worked in numerous community-based programs over the past 20 years, including the Sydney Swans on their Healthy Choices Schools Program, and Books in Homes.
Michael has been an Ambassador for both the Indigenous Literacy and Numeracy Programme, and the AFL Indigenous Academy. In 2009 the AFL Players’ Association awarded Michael the prestigious Madden Medal, which recognises on and off field excellence and community spirit.
Michael is the Managing Director and Owner of ARA Indigenous Services and has been a Non-Executive Director of the GO Foundation since September 2009.
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