A Northern Midlands councillor claims he was punched in the face by Tasmanian Deputy Premier Bryan Green at the AFL Grand Final.
Councillor Ian Goninon and Bryan Green were at the MCG on Saturday for the AFL decider between Hawthorn and Fremantle.
Bryan Green was there as part of a government delegation.
Mr Goninon, who is also the president of the South Launceston Football Club, says the Deputy Premier hit him in the nose.
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A government spokesman confirmed there was an incident involving Mr Green and Mr Goninon.
Mr Goninon is meeting his lawyer this morning.
• Bryan Green: Claims by Ian Goninon rejected “I and the people around me just wanted to enjoy a great game of football. “Unfortunately, as many witnesses would be able to confirm, I was subjected to constant heckling by Mr Goninon both before and during the game, despite asking him twice to stop so he didn’t ruin the day for other spectators. “I therefore completely reject Mr Goninon’s public statements today in relation to his behaviour.” “While I did eventually have to get up from my seat and ask him bluntly to settle down, I reject any suggestion that I punched Mr Goninon.
• Lara Giddings: Grand Final incident Ms Giddings said the incident at the AFL Grand Final was regrettable but she was satisfied with Mr Green’s version of events, which had been corroborated by a number of third parties. “It is regrettable that a fantastic game of football has been marred by this matter,” Ms Giddings said.
