"Goodes announced on Twitter about an hour and a half later that the girl had been in touch.
Just received a phone call from a young girl apologizing for her actions. Lets support her please— Adam Goodes (@adamroy37)
The incident, which took place in the opening match of the AFL's Indigenous Round, soured the Swans' win against an often insipid Magpies outfit.
In a drought-breaking victory for the Swans it was their first win over the Magpies at the MCG since 2000.
The two-time premiership winner was visibly shaken and left the field before the full-time siren in a win that saw him reach a milestone 400 goals in senior footy.
"I had to leave the arena. It just broke my heart," Goodes said.
'I don't put any blame on her'
The two-time Brownlow Medallist was adamant that he was sure the girl did not understand the implications of what she said.
The 16-season stalwart has received an outpouring of support on social media from players and fans alike,
but said the girl at the centre of the storm deserves just as much support."I've had fantastic support over the past 24 hours," Goodes said.
"I just hope that people give the 13 year old girl the same sort of support because she needs it, her family needs it, and the people around them need it."It's not a witch-hunt, I don't want people to go after this young girl.
"We've just got to help educate society better so it doesn't happen again."
Goodes said that Victoria Police as
ked if he would like to press charges but he declined, reiterating that the girl needs to learn why her abuse was hurtful.
"It's not her fault, she's 13, she's still so innocent, I don't put any blame on her," he said."
http://au.sports.yahoo.com/afl/news/article/-/17323036/adam-goodes-gutted-by-rac...Wow .
I bet you feel like a dick today amadd.
Looks like this Goodes character is showing a lot of character.
He's done everything you said he should do.
Protect the girl.
Support her.
Make sure she's not victimized.
Do you wanna review your initial reaction?