As a supporter that has attended matches regularly since the mid seventies I am surprised how much time this issue has been given.
Spitting on someone is a disgusting and cowardly act, no doubt.
However, I have seen this happen so many times over the years. in the old days when footy was still played at the suburban grounds it wasn't uncommon for players to be spat at. It wasn't right but it happened.
If this had been a supporter of any other club this would have hardly rated a mention but the media and opposition supporters love to play the old "all Pies supporters are disgusting feral bogans" card.
Why is the media not mentioning that the bloke actually barracks for Essendon? Because that doesn't suit the agenda.
Aren't we still hearing about that Richmond supporter from a few years back?