- May 8, 2007
- 48,686
- 71,373
- AFL Club
- Richmond
- Banned
- #76
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3AW presenter John Burns has confirmed a complaint has been made against him for referring to Richmond footballer Bachar Houli as a 'terrorist'.
He doesn't recall making the comment, and is 'mortified' by the allegation.
Statement from John Burns
I had the pleasure of attending the Richmond Football Club function on Friday night. During the match, I sat with a friend and we were catching up and talking about the game. It has been suggested to me that during a conversation with my friend, I was overheard saying something which that person found offensive.
I have no recollection of making an offensive remark.
However, I acknowledge that a complaint has been made and the idea that something I've said has offended someone is mortifying to me.
If I have said anything that has offended anybody, I unreservedly apologise. In particular, to the people at the match and the Richmond Football Club.
Statement from the Richmond Football Club
Richmond Football Club acknowledges the statement released by 3AW's John Burns this afternoon in relation to an incident that took place at the MCG on Friday night.
The Club fully supports the staff member who brought this issue to its attention and accepts his version of events. We also accept the apology and now consider the matter closed.
3AW presenter John Burns has confirmed a complaint has been made against him for referring to Richmond footballer Bachar Houli as a 'terrorist'.
He doesn't recall making the comment, and is 'mortified' by the allegation.
Statement from John Burns
I had the pleasure of attending the Richmond Football Club function on Friday night. During the match, I sat with a friend and we were catching up and talking about the game. It has been suggested to me that during a conversation with my friend, I was overheard saying something which that person found offensive.
I have no recollection of making an offensive remark.
However, I acknowledge that a complaint has been made and the idea that something I've said has offended someone is mortifying to me.
If I have said anything that has offended anybody, I unreservedly apologise. In particular, to the people at the match and the Richmond Football Club.
Statement from the Richmond Football Club
Richmond Football Club acknowledges the statement released by 3AW's John Burns this afternoon in relation to an incident that took place at the MCG on Friday night.
The Club fully supports the staff member who brought this issue to its attention and accepts his version of events. We also accept the apology and now consider the matter closed.