23-year-old AFL fan gets lifetime ban, faces charges after throwing bottle at umpire.

23-year-old AFL fan receives lifetime ban from all AFL and AFLW matches for throwing a bottle at a goal umpire during a Carlton-St Kilda game, injuring Steven Piperno. Fan faces court on November 1 for reckless injury, missile discharge, and unlawful assault charges. AFL general counsel Stephen Meade thanks fans who helped identify the offender and Victoria Police for their swift actions.