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Melbourne condemn racist abuse directed at Harley Bennell – The Age
An offensive comment was posted on Twitter in response to a tweet showing Bennell’s after-the-siren goal against Gold Coast.
Melbourne have denounced racist abuse directed at Harley Bennell on social media on Saturday night.
An offensive comment was posted on Twitter in response to a tweet showing Bennell’s after-the-siren goal against Gold Coast.
Bennell played his second game as a Demon on Saturday night. Credit:Getty Images
“There is just no place for this racist behaviour in our game and in society,” Melbourne chairman Glen Bartlett said.
“It’s incredibly frustrating that comments of this nature continue to be made, and it’s important that we, as a football community, don’t shy away from what’s right.
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