'Divisive, hurtful and not welcome': Paddy Ryder is targeted by racist trolls who posted pictures of bananas under an image of the Indigenous player celebrating a goal AFL player Paddy Ryder was targeted by trolls who posted pictures of bananas Image of Indigenous player was shared on Facebook when it received backlash AFL Players' Association boss Paul Marsh criticised and called trolls a 'disgrace'
By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 07:26 BST, 20 April 2019 | Updated: 07:26 BST, 20 April 2019
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AFL player Paddy Ryder has been targeted by racist trolls who shared pictures of bananas under a Facebook image of the Port Adelaide player celebrating a goal.
The image of the Indigenous player which was posted by Fox Footy, received backlash just hours after the team won against West Coast in Perth on Friday.
AFL Players' Association boss Paul Marsh shared the image on twitter and criticised the trolls.
'Proud moment: the way Paddy Ryder played in Port's huge win. Not a proud moment: trolls who continue to vilify our Indigenous players. You're both a