‘Disgraceful’: Tony Shaw slams spectator for throwing water bottle at goal umpire

Tony Shaw has slammed the spectator at Marvel Stadium who threw a water bottle at the goal umpire during the second quarter of the Carlton and St Kilda match.

Shaw labelled the incident “disgraceful” with the goal umpire suffering a gash to the back of his head.

“Should never be allowed to go to a football game ever!” Shaw said.

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“That is just completely unacceptable.”

One of the goal umpires has come from the ground after being struck in the head by a water bottle.#AFLBluesSaints pic.twitter.com/NybjA2vAbL

— 7AFL (@7AFL) August 25, 2024

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