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AFL Issues Lifetime Ban After Alleged Nazi Salute at Gabba Final

Police have not identified links to far-right groups in early checks.

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Overview

  • A 39-year-old Pratten man was detained at the stadium and charged with one count of public display of giving a Nazi salute.
  • The alleged gesture occurred during the pre-match national anthem and Welcome to Country at the Brisbane Lions–Gold Coast Suns final at the Gabba.
  • On-site officers acted after other spectators reported the behavior and removed the man from the venue.
  • The AFL imposed a lifetime ban that chief executive Andrew Dillon said applies across all league venues.
  • The man is scheduled to appear at Brisbane Magistrates Court on September 29, and police say the game drew 36,628 attendees with no other incidents as Brisbane defeated Gold Coast.