AFL CEO Gill McLachlan has defended the decision to eject a supporter who abused an umpire last Saturday, but says there has been no crackdown on fan behaviour from the AFL
AFL CEO Gill McLachlan has defended the decision to eject a supporter who abused umpire Mathew Nicholls at half-time of the Carlton-Brisbane Lions match last Saturday but says there has been no crackdown on fan behaviour from the AFL.
Speaking on 3AW on Friday, McLachlan said umpire Nichols had told investigators he felt intimidated at the supporter's actions with the AFL claiming he ran gesticulating at the umpire while calling him a "bald-headed flog" while the supporter denies he moved towards the fence as he yelled at the umpire.
McLachlan said he was comfortable with the umpire's actions if he felt intimidated and that he would speak to Corfe privately.He said crowds regulate their behaviour and the AFL wants it to continue to be an outlet for fans. "The supporters are vital and we want them to express themselves, it's about respect," McLachlan said.“I want to make this clear … there has been no – zero – commentary, crackdown or change in policy about what’s acceptable fan behaviour at games.“Come, let it be your outlet, be tribal about your team, but do it in a way that respects the people around you.
“It’s the same policy and it’s self-policing. The fans ultimately decide what that looks like – not me, or you – it’s the people around you.
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