The Collingwood Football Club is aware of multiple racist messages sent to Port Adelaide’s Willie Rioli on social media following tonight’s Round 19 game at the Adelaide Oval.
CEO Craig Kelly said:
“The Collingwood Football Club strongly condemns the abhorrent and disgusting racist remarks directed towards Willie Rioli.
“There is no room for racism in our game and we will not tolerate it – not on the field, off the field or online.
“All of us have a responsibility to call out this behaviour and our Club is committed to playing a role in educating as many members of the wider community as possible.
“We stand alongside all First Nations players, staff and supporters.”
Collingwood has been in contact with the AFL Integrity Unit and Port Adelaide tonight and will provide a further update when it is in a position to do so.
