Footy fans turn ugly at MCG (H-Sun)

[one-eyed]

Investigation into claims fans made homophobic, racist remarks at MCG

Herald-Sun
April 12, 2015 3:29PM

UPDATE: FAN behaviour at the MCG is under the spotlight after two separate incidents during the Bulldogs and Tigers clash.

A Western Bulldogs cheer squad member was reported to Victoria Police for a homophobic remark yesterday.

The club was considering whether to revoke the supporter’s membership today.

There were also claims that a Tigers fan had made a racist remark about Bulldogs player Lin Jong, but police could not confirm that case.

The Melbourne Cricket Club with police have confirmed that the Bulldogs spectator was immediately evicted from the ground and their details have now been passed on to the AFL for assessment.

MCC spokesman, Shane Brown said: “We can confirm a patron was removed from the grounds after making a homophobic remark.”

Western Bulldogs Coach, Shane Beveridge was unaware of the circumstances surrounding the incident also but remained adamant that the game would not tolerate vilifying abuse of any kind.

“I am aware of it. I don’t know any detail. We know homophonies and racists, there is no place for them in society,” he said.

“Anything that happened, we don’t condone it, but I just don’t know the detail.”

Mr Brown said he was aware of a complaint about racism but did not know the details.

Jong was born in Melbourne to a Taiwanese mother and East Timorese father.

AFL spokesman, Patrick Keane said grounds staff and Victoria Police were unable to “definitively establish” what had occurred in the alleged racist attack.

Mr Brown added: “All we know is that there was complaint made by a patron about a racial remark being made by another patron.”

Western Bulldogs defeated Richmond by 19 points in the second round game at the MCG.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/investigation-into-claims-fans-made-homophobic-racist-remarks-at-mcg/story-fndv8t7m-1227300488286

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Club statement: crowd behaviour

richmondfc.com.au 
April 12, 2015 4:08 PM

Allegations that a Richmond supporter racially abused Western Bulldogs player Lin Jong, during last Saturday’s match at the MCG, were brought to the Club's attention today.

The Club subsequently followed up the complaint with the MCC.

The Club was advised that police had followed up the complaint, but could not substantiate the allegation, and no further action was taken.

"As a Club, we take any suggestion of racist behaviour very seriously, and we followed it up accordingly," said Richmond CEO Brendon Gale.

"While no action was taken in this case, it is a reminder that any such behaviour is totally unacceptable and as a Club we will not tolerate it.

"Lin Jong is a fine young player and we should be celebrating the diversity he brings to our game."

The Club can also confirm that a Richmond player sought out security and identified a supporter making homophobic remarks during the game.

Victoria Police and security attended, and the person was subsequently removed from the venue.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-04-12/club-statement-crowd-behaviour

[Yeahright]

The Club can also confirm that a Richmond player sought out security and identified a supporter making homophobic remarks during the game.

Wonder what player. Handled it much better than Goodes

[cub]

Really gtf outta here. Homophobic I give up
And 1 person called someone a slopehead and the whole of Richmond get tarnished, stuffed up world.
So sensitive, toooooo sensitive.

[Go Richo 12]

Really gtf outta here. Homophobic I give up
And 1 person called someone a slopehead and the whole of Richmond get tarnished, stuffed up world.
So sensitive, toooooo sensitive.

Calling someone a slopehead is wrong. Especially when children can hear it and then they think that it is normal to go to the footy and do the same.

[cub]

Point was 1 person

[Go Richo 12]

Point was 1 person

One too many

[Jackstar is back!!!]

Got a feeling this will get locked very soon

[Go Richo 12]

We should be able to discuss this without it being locked. On second thoughts, you might be right. We can't even discuss Steven Morris without a snip or two.

[TigerMonk]

50,000+ supporters at games barracking for their teams to win. Yes everyone is a angel  Harden up footballer the game will have ear muffs & pads next 

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Who is Shane Beverage?

[Diocletian]

Point was 1 person

One too many

Indeed, they should subjected to a public struggle session in Federation Square before being sent to a re-education "resort".....

[mat073]

Footy fans turn ugly at MCG.

Footy fans turn ugly on OER

did the bulldogs win ?

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Really gtf outta here. Homophobic I give up
And 1 person called someone a slopehead and the whole of Richmond get tarnished, stuffed up world.
So sensitive, toooooo sensitive.

Calling someone a slopehead is wrong. Especially when children can hear it and then they think that it is normal to go to the footy and do the same.

It is but if that's a concern don't take your kids out of the house.
The main worry is the parents are deluded.

When did society become lagging dogs ?

[Penelope]

Really gtf outta here. Homophobic I give up
And 1 person called someone a slopehead and the whole of Richmond get tarnished, stuffed up world.
So sensitive, toooooo sensitive.

Calling someone a slopehead is wrong. Especially when children can hear it and then they think that it is normal to go to the footy and do the same.

perhaps the parents should be doing their job and using it as example of what not to do for their kids?

homophobic slurs being investigated by the filth LMAO

i know gay people who say something is gay if they think its stupid.

stuff me sideways.

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