Former Raiders star arrested after pitch invasion in grand final

Former Raiders star arrested after pitch invasion in grand final

The Sydney Morning Herald

Former Canberra Raiders star Mark McLinden was arrested by NSW Police after invading the pitch during Sunday's NRL grand final between Parramatta and Penrith.

McLinden jumped the fence and onto the playing field at Accor Stadium during the second half. He wore a yellow shirt with the words “End coal, gas & oil” inked on the front.

Former Canberra Raiders star Mark McLinden invaded the pitch as an environmental protest.Credit:Getty and NRL Photos

“For our kids” was written on the back.

McLinden, wearing Adidas football boots for grip, ran to the southern end of the ground and ripped off...

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