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Police to ramp up presence at South Sydney-Canterbury 'Black Friday' rematch
Date
August 18, 2015 - 8:00PM
Adrian Proszenko
Chief Rugby League Reporter
Fireworks: Canterbury's David Klemmer and James Graham confront referee Gerard Sutton after a controversial penalty in the clash with the Rabbitohs in round five.
Fireworks: Canterbury's David Klemmer and James Graham confront referee Gerard Sutton after a controversial penalty in the clash with the Rabbitohs in round five. Photo: Getty Images
Authorities are planning on an "increased police presence" for Friday night's Canterbury-South Sydney blockbuster to ensure there is no repeat of the ugly scenes that marred the "Black Friday" clash.
Security will be ramped up for the grand final replay after a number of fans threw projectiles onto the field when the combatants clashed on Good Friday. That match attracted 40,523 fans, the biggest NRL crowd of the year, but was overshadowed by about a dozen unruly spectators.
In the dying moments of the encounter, Canterbury captain James Graham was penalised for diving at the legs of Adam Reynolds, with the ensuing penalty gifting the Rabbitohs the game.
All hell broke loose when Graham and fellow forward David Klemmer remonstrated with the referees and the pair were subsequently suspended for their roles in the incident.
As the match officials came from the ground they were pelted with objects, with linesman Nick Beashel hitting the deck as sections of the crowd vented their anger.
While one Bulldogs punter was banned for 10 years for attacking a Rabbitohs fan without provocation, many of the troublemakers escaped detection because the broadcast and CCTV footage was inconclusive.
ANZ Stadium officials are meeting with both clubs before the match while NSW police said in a statement to Fairfax Media: "We can say that we are planning an increased police presence."
The NRL was forced to employ new protocols for the departure of match officials following the dramas, while there were an additional seven riot officers for Canterbury's next match at the venue.
Graham, in an effort to become less demonstrative and foster better relations with whistleblowers, has taken the unusual step of holding his hands behind his back during recent interactions.
"People will say it's his way of expressing himself, his way of actually going 'You know what, I've got to be cautious that I don't get too brave with my hands'," Canterbury CEO Raelene Castle said.
"There were a lot of lessons learnt all around and because of that you'll always see James address the referees in a different way."
The Bulldogs are encouraging fans to dob in troublemakers by alerting security via text message at the first sign of problems.
"That was a very clear message sent to all of our fans that it's unacceptable behaviour. If they see any of it they need to call it out," she said.
Castle said the recent history between the sides had elevated Rabbitohs-Bulldogs clashes to the same stratosphere as the famous Eels-Dogs rivalry of the 1980s.
"It's fantastic, you need those," said Castle after the club hosted special Olympians at the fourth annual Mini Olympics at Belmore Sports Ground on Wednesday.
"That is what sport is all about. In the '80s it was the Bulldogs and Parramatta and in the 2000s it's the Bulldogs and the Rabbits. Every game is important and both teams needing the two points makes it extra special."
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Police to ramp up presence at South Sydney-Canterbury 'Black Friday' rematch
Date
August 18, 2015 - 8:00PM
Adrian Proszenko
Chief Rugby League Reporter
Fireworks: Canterbury's David Klemmer and James Graham confront referee Gerard Sutton after a controversial penalty in the clash with the Rabbitohs in round five.
Fireworks: Canterbury's David Klemmer and James Graham confront referee Gerard Sutton after a controversial penalty in the clash with the Rabbitohs in round five. Photo: Getty Images
Authorities are planning on an "increased police presence" for Friday night's Canterbury-South Sydney blockbuster to ensure there is no repeat of the ugly scenes that marred the "Black Friday" clash.
Security will be ramped up for the grand final replay after a number of fans threw projectiles onto the field when the combatants clashed on Good Friday. That match attracted 40,523 fans, the biggest NRL crowd of the year, but was overshadowed by about a dozen unruly spectators.
In the dying moments of the encounter, Canterbury captain James Graham was penalised for diving at the legs of Adam Reynolds, with the ensuing penalty gifting the Rabbitohs the game.
All hell broke loose when Graham and fellow forward David Klemmer remonstrated with the referees and the pair were subsequently suspended for their roles in the incident.
As the match officials came from the ground they were pelted with objects, with linesman Nick Beashel hitting the deck as sections of the crowd vented their anger.
While one Bulldogs punter was banned for 10 years for attacking a Rabbitohs fan without provocation, many of the troublemakers escaped detection because the broadcast and CCTV footage was inconclusive.
ANZ Stadium officials are meeting with both clubs before the match while NSW police said in a statement to Fairfax Media: "We can say that we are planning an increased police presence."
The NRL was forced to employ new protocols for the departure of match officials following the dramas, while there were an additional seven riot officers for Canterbury's next match at the venue.
Graham, in an effort to become less demonstrative and foster better relations with whistleblowers, has taken the unusual step of holding his hands behind his back during recent interactions.
"People will say it's his way of expressing himself, his way of actually going 'You know what, I've got to be cautious that I don't get too brave with my hands'," Canterbury CEO Raelene Castle said.
"There were a lot of lessons learnt all around and because of that you'll always see James address the referees in a different way."
The Bulldogs are encouraging fans to dob in troublemakers by alerting security via text message at the first sign of problems.
"That was a very clear message sent to all of our fans that it's unacceptable behaviour. If they see any of it they need to call it out," she said.
Castle said the recent history between the sides had elevated Rabbitohs-Bulldogs clashes to the same stratosphere as the famous Eels-Dogs rivalry of the 1980s.
"It's fantastic, you need those," said Castle after the club hosted special Olympians at the fourth annual Mini Olympics at Belmore Sports Ground on Wednesday.
"That is what sport is all about. In the '80s it was the Bulldogs and Parramatta and in the 2000s it's the Bulldogs and the Rabbits. Every game is important and both teams needing the two points makes it extra special."
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