Geelong player wrote an open letter that was published by his club website . Stokes said he did not think Mr Abbott was deliberately being racist . However he said his comments 'empower the ugly side of our society ' PM 's remark sparked a furious response from Indigenous leaders . They were made when he voiced support for the closure of one remote Aboriginal communities across WA earlier this month .
Geelong player wrote an open letter that was published by his club website . Stokes said he did not think Mr Abbott was deliberately being racist . However he said his comments 'empower the ugly side of our society ' PM 's remark sparked a furious response from Indigenous leaders . They were made when he voiced support for the closure of over 100 remote Aboriginal communities across WA earlier this month .