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Another Collingwood supporter caught shouting racist remarks during AFL's Indigenous Round

WATCH: A SECOND Pies fan was caught giving a racist spray to Adam Goodes and Lewis Jetta on Friday night. | Demetriou comment

Goodes and Jetta
Goodes and Jetta

A SECOND Collingwood supporter was caught giving a racist spray to Sydney stars Adam Goodes and Lewis Jetta on Friday night, overshadowing the AFL's Indigenous Round.

The latest incident comes on the heels of Goodes' confrontation with a young fan who called him an "ape".

Footage of the other supporter, dressed in a grey hoodie with a Collingwood jumper over the top, was captured by a fellow spectator and posted on YouTube.

"Give it to Goodes because he's black. Give it to Jetta because he's black. It's Indigenous Round, umpire," yells the supporter, who looks to be aged in his 30s.

Collingwood moved into damage control, examining seating records in an attempt to identify him.

"We are trying to establish if he is a member," Collingwood spokesman Steve Reilly said.

"If he is not, then we have no jurisdiction in the matter. If he is, then we will talk to him. It's in our power to have membership revoked and to recommend he seek education."

Mr Reilly said anybody who recognised the man should call the AFL.

"Our position at Collingwood is clear. We don't condone racism," he said.

On Saturday, the 13-year-old girl involved in the other incident made a heartfelt apology. Goodes said he did not blame the girl and called on others to support her.

She has since been offered counselling by the Pies.

AFL players past and present have lined up to support Goodes and condemn racist behaviour.

Hawthorn's Shaun Burgoyne backed Goodes' actions.

"Obviously, it's a disappointing incident to happen," Burgoyne said.

"Adam's a strong individual. He's a leader of indigenous players in the AFL and in the community as well.
"For him to take a stand goes to show that it's not acceptable out there.

"Obviously, now the process is try to get some counselling for the young individual and move forward.

"If anything comes out of this, it just shows we've got to educate more people out there."

Chance Bateman said the incident could mark a turning point.

"It was really disappointing that it happened in the first game of Indigenous Round. But then I heard Adam speaking about it, and really making a point that was heard," he said.

"Adam handled himself really well and to deal with it the way he did made everyone realise that all the players feel that way - that enough is enough.

"Hopefully, we can all learn from it and it deters anyone else from doing it again."

- with Rebecca Williams

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