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 during the second half at Sydney Olympic Park. He wore a yellow shirt with the words “End coal, gas & oil” on the front. “For our kids” was written on the back.
McLinden, wearing football boots to help his grip, ran to the southern end of Accor Stadium and ripped off the Telstra advertising from a pad on the goal post.
He then stepped past several security guards and tried...