Collingwood fan filmed in 'disgusting' post-match attack on umpires
A furious Collingwood fan has been filmed in an 'appalling' post-match spray at umpires after the Magpies' loss to Brisbane on Thursday night.
Zac Bailey lived out the classic childhood dream, kicking a goal after the siren to hand Brisbane a one-point win over Collingwood and end their week of adversity on a high note.
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The Lions had been 0-2 heading into Thursday's clash and trailed by 25 points in the second quarter, before fighting back to prevail 11.7 (73) to 11.6 (72).
While Lions fans were rejoicing after the game, one Collingwood supporter was absolutely irate.
The man had to be held back by security after launching a shocking tirade at umpires as they made their way from the ground.
3AW boundary reporter Jacqui Reed captured the footage, saying the man tried to smash some glass barricades after entering a cordoned off area.
“A fan tried to go after the umpire straight after the siren,” she said.
“There are little kids right near us right now. It’s really not pretty to watch.”
The video shows a young Collingwood fan looking shaken by the incident as he exits with his father.
3AW Melbourne described the incident as "appalling", while social media users were also left disgusted.
It’s just a game, it’s just round three, and your club has won 15 premierships.
Get a life mate 🙄— Ned Balme (@NedBalmeLives) April 1, 2021
How would a kid feel about it? How would the clubs feel about it if decent people chose to stay home rather than expose their kids to such disgusting, hateful displays. I’m sorry if your life turned out like that, but others don’t have to put up with that shit.
— 🏴☠️ Lee Howerin ⚓️ (@PurpleHaze_Lee) April 1, 2021
This guy should not see another game for a few years.@CollingwoodFC @AFL@Robbo_heraldsun@GerardWhateley @BobandAndySEN @marvelstadiumau @MCG @FOXFOOTY pic.twitter.com/J9C1yobqWh
— Freo ⚓ Pope (@FreoPope) April 1, 2021
@CollingwoodFC @AFL Take immediate action & ban all involved starting with this bloke. If you want to sell family memberships then protect families who go to the footy from the risk of violence & hurt. Likewise umpires, coaches & players shouldn’t have to put up with this crap
— Nick Bernabei (@NickBernabei) April 1, 2021
Disgusting behaviour that ... but how’s old mate in the Richmond top haha
— Morgan 🦁🐻 (@wominator91) April 1, 2021
Need to find and ban those hurling abuse. As a pies supporter I find it insulting that people like this give us all a bad name. I have an almost 3yo who loves his football, but while things like this happen we’ll stick to sitting in the car at the local footy, away from abuse
— Josh Moore (@moore_j89) April 1, 2021
That's disgusting behaviour, there are people right there with their kids. Get a hold of yourself!
— Lanna εїз (@lanna_butterfly) April 1, 2021
Brisbane score insane win after the siren
Bailey had been on the losing end of a crunch moment six days earlier when he was denied a late holding-the-ball free kick against Geelong's Mark Blicavs.
But when Daniel Rich speared the ball to a leading Bailey with 25 seconds to go on Thursday night, the running defender seized the moment to kickstart Brisbane's season.
"I couldn't look - and I reckon my mum would have been at home saying her Hail Marys that the ball went through," coach Chris Fagan said.
"But with Zac - with the ball in his hands, he's actually quite a cool customer, so I'm not surprised that he kicked it through.
"A great moment for him in his football life and a great moment for our footy club, fortunately."
The victory was a testament to the Lions' character after they had to remain in Victoria following last Friday's loss to Geelong amid a coronavirus outbreak in Brisbane.
It forced the game to be switched from the Gabba to Marvel Stadium.
The Lions will stay in Victoria for now and travel to Ballarat next Wednesday ahead of their round four clash with the Western Bulldogs at Mars Stadium.
with AAP
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