Jason Demetriou demands life bans after Rabbitohs player cops alleged racial abuse

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Rabbitohs NRL coach, Jason Demetriou, has called for an investigation into the alleged racial abuse against player Latrell Mitchell during Thursday night’s match at Penrith’s BlueBet Stadium in Sydney.

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, a young fan allegedly directed racial abuse toward Mitchell during half-time. The security staff and police attended minutes after.

The fan allegedly fled the scene after being ejected, leaving his father to deal with the authorities.

Latrell Mitchell at BlueBet Stadium on Thursday night. Photo: Sydney Morning Herald.

Mitchell’s coach, Mr Demetriou, has responded to the alleged incident on Friday morning and said: “It’s not the first time we’ve come here as a club and our players have been racially abused.”

“It’s not what our game is about. We have to stamp it out completely. Life bans, anyone who makes racial abuse, get them out of the game. We don’t want their support. It has to end.”

Mr Demetriou said he will work with the NRL to investigate the matter further.

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

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