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75747
Mon, 08/17/2009 - 23:20
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Fan sorry for throwing beer at Johnson
The Brisbane Lions AFL member who threw beer at Western Bulldogs captain Brad
Johnson has telephoned both clubs to apologise for her actions.
"The extremely remorseful Sydney-sider, who holds a Victorian-based Lions Membership
with AFL entry rights, has expressed her deep regret and embarrassment to the club
for her behaviour," the Lions said in a statement on Monday.
The fan has also given the Lions a "firm undertaking never to repeat her behaviour
at any future AFL matches".
The Lions said the fan would also send Johnson a letter of apology and had offered
to make a donation to a charity organisation chosen by the Bulldogs.
Brisbane Lions Chairman Tony Kelly and chief executive Michael Bowers have also
written to the Bulldogs to apologise for the incident at the Gabba on Saturday
night.
"We have spoken to the member in question and she is honestly mortified and
extremely remorseful for what she has done," Bowers said.
"It seems that it was a 'spur of the moment' error in judgement that she really
wants to put right today.
"Saturday's behaviour was totally unacceptable at all Lions AFL matches.
"Let this be a strong reminder to all patrons attending Lions Gabba matches that we
have zero tolerance for any objects being thrown onto the field at players - whether
it is dangerous or not."
Johnson has telephoned both clubs to apologise for her actions.
"The extremely remorseful Sydney-sider, who holds a Victorian-based Lions Membership
with AFL entry rights, has expressed her deep regret and embarrassment to the club
for her behaviour," the Lions said in a statement on Monday.
The fan has also given the Lions a "firm undertaking never to repeat her behaviour
at any future AFL matches".
The Lions said the fan would also send Johnson a letter of apology and had offered
to make a donation to a charity organisation chosen by the Bulldogs.
Brisbane Lions Chairman Tony Kelly and chief executive Michael Bowers have also
written to the Bulldogs to apologise for the incident at the Gabba on Saturday
night.
"We have spoken to the member in question and she is honestly mortified and
extremely remorseful for what she has done," Bowers said.
"It seems that it was a 'spur of the moment' error in judgement that she really
wants to put right today.
"Saturday's behaviour was totally unacceptable at all Lions AFL matches.
"Let this be a strong reminder to all patrons attending Lions Gabba matches that we
have zero tolerance for any objects being thrown onto the field at players - whether
it is dangerous or not."