Man charged, banned for life after tossing meat pie at NRL game

A 26-year-old man has been charged after allegedly throwing a meat pie at rival Bulldogs fans during an NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs at Kogarah Oval. Video footage captured the moment he purchased the pie and launched it into the crowd, reportedly hitting several people, but no injuries were reported. He faces charges of common assault and behaving in an offensive manner, with a court appearance scheduled for April 15. Additionally, the NRL has indicated an intention to issue a lifetime ban from attending matches, a decision that has sparked criticism among fans who feel the punishment is disproportionate compared to previous cases involving player misconduct. The Dragons organization condemned the action and apologized to affected Bulldogs fans, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining a safe environment at games. The incident has raised discussions on the consistency of disciplinary measures within the league.