Adelaide midfielder Matt Crouch is under police investigation for a clash with a Port Adelaide supporter as the bitter fallout from last weekend’s Showdown continues.
Popular Essendon veteran Dyson Heppell will play a final game for the Bombers at the Gabba on Saturday night after announcing his retirement last week.Crouch flicked the cap off a Port supporter’s head when exiting Adelaide Oval after last Saturday night’s fiery clash between the South Australian rivals.
“It’s one I can’t comment around, there’s an investigation going on at the moment, but Matt has got our full support,” Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks told reporters on Wednesday.Port’s mascot was struck in the head by a young Crows fan before the game, suffering a bloodied nose. No action was taken because the Adelaide supporter is a minor.
“They have idols and they have heroes and they want to come down and get amongst it and selfies and that’s the really positive part of our game that we love.”“When adrenaline is pumping and emotions are high, sometimes we can overstep the line and it can happen to anyone.Nicks was captured by television cameras in a brief discussion with Port coach Ken Hinkley after the match.
“Apparently someone was lip-reading ... but I don’t need to share everything that we spoke about,” Nicks said on Wednesday.“Izak ... we’re pleased with how he’s recovered, initially it was a bit of a concern on Saturday night,” he said.Peter Ryan
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