Racist comments cause significant hurt and harm and no-one should be subject to such abuse," AFL CEO-Elect Andrew Dillon said. Willie is a talented athlete and impressive young man and we stand with him and his family. "Willie Rioli is a valued player to our game. In May this year, the AFL announced that fans found responsible for racial vilification would receive a lifetime ban from AFL matches.
The league has also offered support to Rioli. The league said in the statement that the Integrity Unit would investigate the matter, and that through its links with the eSafety Commissioner's Office would try to identify the people involved. The AFL put out a statement acknowledging they had been contacted by both Collingwood and Port Adelaide. The 28-year-old shared screenshots of multiple messages that were sent to him, highlighting the abuse with the caption "smart guys". Rioli kicked one goal from 11 disposals and faces a two-match suspension for striking opponent Nathan Murphy during the final quarter.Īfter the match, Rioli was subjected to racist abuse online. The Magpies won by two points at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night to surge two games clear on top of the AFL ladder. Earlier, Collingwood condemned what it called "abhorrent and disgusting" messages received by Rioli after round 19's thrilling contest between the two clubs.
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