ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS PUBLICLY CONDEMN FAN’S UGLY ACTION TOWARDS……
Sydney, Australia – The St George Illawarra Dragons have publicly condemned a fan’s ugly act that circulated on social media following Saturday’s game against the Canterbury Bulldogs. The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage and disappointment, involved a Dragons fan purchasing a meat pie from the concession stand and then launching it towards Bulldogs fans in the stands.
The Dragons organization has swiftly denounced the fan’s behavior, labeling it as “unacceptable” and “not representative of the values and spirit of our club.”
“We are extremely disappointed and saddened by the actions of one of our fans at Saturday’s game,” said St George Illawarra Dragons CEO, Ryan Webb. “The behavior displayed was unacceptable and does not align with the values and spirit of our club. We apologize to the Canterbury Bulldogs fans who were targeted by this individual’s actions.”
The incident has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many fans and commentators condemning the fan’s behavior as “disgusting” and “embarrassing.” The Dragons organization has promised to take swift action to identify the fan and impose appropriate sanctions.
“We take incidents like this very seriously and will not tolerate behavior that compromises the safety and enjoyment of others,” said Webb. “We will work closely with stadium security and authorities to identify the individual responsible and take necessary action.”
The Canterbury Bulldogs organization has also released a statement condemning the fan’s behavior and thanking the Dragons for their swift apology and action.
“We appreciate the swift apology and condemnation from the St George Illawarra Dragons,” said Bulldogs CEO, Aaron Warburton. “The behavior displayed by the individual was unacceptable and we’re grateful that the Dragons are taking steps to address the issue.”
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a respectful and safe environment at sporting events. The St George Illawarra Dragons and Canterbury Bulldogs organizations have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting a positive and inclusive fan culture.
*REACTION FROM AROUND THE NRL*
– “The behavior displayed by the individual was disgusting and embarrassing. It’s not what our game is about.” – NRL CEO, Andrew Abdo
– “We need to make sure that our fans feel safe and respected at our games. There’s no place for behavior like this in our sport.” – Former NRL player, Brad Fittler
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