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AFL opens investigation into 'harmful and abhorrent racist remarks' aimed at Jamarra Ugle-Hagan by Saints fan as Western Bulldogs and St Kilda condemn alleged abuse as a 'repugnant blight our game' Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was allegedly racially abused by a Saints fan The AFL has opened an investigation into the incident at Marvel Stadium Bulldogs and Saints have both condemned the alleged abuse

By Australian Associated Press

Published: 11:03 BST, 26 March 2023 | Updated: 11:04 BST, 26 March 2023

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Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has allegedly been the target of 'harmful and abhorrent racist remarks' from a St Kilda fan, in a case that has sparked an AFL investigation.

The incidents occurred during and following the Saints' 51-point win over the Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night.

Both clubs are working with the AFL to identify people involved and have condemned the racist comments.

'Racism of any kind does not belong in our game, nor in our society. We cannot tolerate it,' the Bulldogs said in a statement.

'Comments like these are extremely upsetting and cause significant hurt and harm for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was

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