Goal umpire injured by bottle throw during Carlton vs St Kilda AFL match, investigation underway.

An AFL investigation is underway after goal umpire Steven Piperno was hit by a bottle thrown from the crowd during a Carlton vs St Kilda match at Marvel Stadium, resulting in a head injury. The incident occurred during a contentious second quarter, as Carlton fans protested a one-sided free-kick count in favor of St Kilda. The AFL has stipulated that the perpetrator will not be welcome back at the football.