ADELAIDE star Eddie Betts has made a passionate plea to end racial abuse after he was subjected to such taunts for the second time at last weekend's Showdown.
"Enough is enough," Betts told 5AA on Thursday morning.
"It's racism and we want to stomp it out of the game.
"It affects me, but it affects people around me more.
"Anna, my wife, was very upset with it this week, just the hatred of it, she was teary.
"Our kids are indigenous and they will have to grow up with this stuff as well."
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Betts and Port Adelaide ruckman Patrick Ryder were subjected to racial slurs at the Adelaide Oval last Saturday night.
The Crows and Power released a joint video on Wednesday night to send a message that racial abuse at football games or in society in general is unacceptable.
"It's been a tough week," Betts said.
"The support that's been shown to me and my family by both footy clubs, the players' association (the AFLPA) has been fantastic and the AFL with (chief executive) Gillon McLachlan calling me three days ago before his press conference.
"I thank everyone for their support."
It's the second Showdown in a row Betts has been the target of racial abuse.
A Power supporter threw a banana onto the ground in the direction of Betts in the round 22 game between the two teams last year.
Betts said it was disappointing the focus had been taken off what happened on the field.
"Stuff like this wrecks it," Betts said.
"We want to make footy an enjoyable place and support your team, win or lose.
"There is racial abuse and there is fighting on the hill … it's not kid-friendly.
"It's just not a great place to be."
Betts will now turn his attention to Saturday night's game against Essendon at Adelaide Oval.
"I've got a job to do," he said.
"I'll go out there and be myself, my upbeat, bubbly, smiley self and just keep doing that."
