One-man pitch invader launches Woodside PROTEST

One-man pitch invader launches Woodside PROTEST

A pitch invader carrying a flag that learn “Disrupt Burrup hub” has taken to Optus Stadium throughout Walyalup’s* (Fremantle’s) conflict with Geelong.

The vivid yellow flag was protesting Woodside’s Burrup Hub, a controversial mission at Murujuga within the State’s North West.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 20: A pitch invader is chased by a security guard during the round 10 AFL match between Walyalup/Fremantle Dockers and Geelong Cats at Optus Stadium, on May 20, 2023, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
Camera IconThe protester was collared by safety. Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 20: A pitch invader is carried from the field of play by security guards during the round 10 AFL match between Walyalup/Fremantle Dockers and Geelong Cats at Optus Stadium, on May 20, 2023, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
Camera IconA one-man protester is taken down by safety. Credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images

Woodside is a significant sponsor of the Dockers.

The protester entered the sphere of play close to the half-forward flank on the north-east finish of Optus Stadium, working to the center of the bottom earlier than being tackled by a safety guard.

A bunch of three safety guards then carried the person off the far facet of the bottom.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 20: A pitch invader carries a flag on the pitch during the 2023 AFL Round 10 match between Walyalup/Fremantle Dockers and the Geelong Cats at Optus Stadium on May 20, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
Camera IconThe pitch invader was protesting a significant Woodside mission. Credit: Will Russell/AFL Photos/AFL Photos through Getty Images
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He was additionally carrying a plain white shirt with the identical message emblazoned throughout the entrance.

The Dockers’ conflict with the reigning premiers is being performed in entrance of a crowd of about 35,000 spectators.

The useful resource large’s presence because the membership’s main sponsor was protested late final 12 months by a gaggle of its highest-profile supporters, together with former premier Carmen Lawrence.

More to come back.

Source: www.perthnow.com.au