Collingwood calls on long-time supporter to apologise for racist comments about Indian workers

Collingwood has urged Joffa Corfe to apologise for his tweet. Photo: AAP
Collingwood Football Club says racist comments made by a long-time supporter about Indian aged-care workers does not reflect the clubâs views.
Joffa Corfe, known in AFL circles as one of Collingwoodâs most passionate fans, sent out a tweet on Tuesday after the final report of the aged care royal commission was handed to the federal government.
Mr Corfe tweeted: âGet rid of all Indian workers in aged care might be a start.â
In another post, he said he would not be silenced from his views.
Collingwood distanced itself from the comments, which has come weeks after an independent report found âsystemic racismâ at the club.
âJoffa Corfe is not a member of the Collingwood Football Club but has had a long association with our organisation,â the club said in a statement.
âAs such we cannot stand by his comments of last night. We condemn them and ask him to consider the hurt he has caused and an appropriate apology.â
Tweet from @CollingwoodFC
Despite not being formally part of the club Mr Corfe has been associated with the club for many years, famously wearing his gold jacket to signify a Collingwood win.
His comments come as Collingwood works through the recommendations of the Do Better report.
The report, and the response by the club after it was released, led to Eddie Maguireâs resignation as club president.
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