Port Adelaide fan apologises for throwing banana at Eddie Betts
The woman accused of racism after throwing a banana at Aboriginal AFL star Eddie Betts has apologised for her behaviour, citing a "momentary lapse of judgement".
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Banana-thrower agrees to undergo training: Port
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Woman who threw banana at Betts banned from attending future Port Adelaide games
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