A Brisbane Lions investigation has didn’t establish a supporter who racially abused Gold Coast Suns defender Mac Andrew in Saturday night time’s QClash on the Gabba.
The verbal abuse of Andrew, who was born in Egypt to South Sudanese mother and father, was made public on social media on Sunday by a involved Lions member who known as out one other membership member for the racist remarks.
It’s understood Andrew didn’t hear the abuse in the course of the sport – a part of Sir Doug Nicholls Round which recognises and celebrates the game’s indigenous gamers – however was upset after being advised in regards to the racist behaviour.
A press release issued late on Tuesday afternoon by the Lions pressured there was “no place for racism in our game”.
“The Brisbane Lions are aware of reports of inappropriate and disgusting racial language directed towards a Gold Coast Suns player by a Lions supporter at the weekend’s Round 10 game at The Gabba,” the assertion stated.
“The club has conducted an investigation into the reports but as the person sat in a general admission area, we have been unable to identify them.
“There is no place for racism in our game. The club takes matters of racial and anti-social behaviour at our games seriously.
“Such behaviour is at odds with our values and the club we aspire to be.
“Had we been able to identify the person, action such as revoking membership or banning them from attending Lions games in the future would have been taken.”
Originally revealed as Brisbane Lions investigation fails to establish supporter who directed racist remarks at Suns participant
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
