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To boo or not to boo?
That is the question after Geelong superstar Gary Ablett was booed relentlessly by Hawthorn fans during their Easter Monday clash at the MCG.
Booing has been an issue for years.
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It’s not a problem for the players, according to AFLPA President Patrick Dangerfield.
Last week Port Adelaide recruit Scott Lycett said he was anticipating boos from West Coast fans in his first game against the Eagles as a Power player.
“If they do want to boo, there’s no hard feelings,” Lycett said.
“I’ve got a lot of love for the people over there.”
But others say it’s not a “good look” for the game.
Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has thrown his support behind Ablett condemning the crowd.
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