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Knights ramp up security for Bulldogs gameMarch 21, 2006 - 1:43PM
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Newcastle says it will take special measures to prevent crowd violence when it takes on the Bulldogs in Friday night's NRL match at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
Behaviour by Bulldogs fans was once again in the spotlight following last Friday's 47-12 win over the Wests Tigers at Telstra Stadium.
Four men were yesterday charged with affray following a wild brawl in the stands, one of at least three brawls that broke out inside and outside the ground.
One man was ejected from the stadium and has since been banned from future Bulldogs games.
Both NSW Premier Morris Iemma and police commissioner Ken Moroney have foreshadowed drastic measures, such as segregating fans and the use of a riot squad, as future options if the violence continues.
Newcastle chief executive Ken Conway says he's met with authorities to identify potential problems.
"We have always raised our levels of preparedness when hosting teams with elements of disappointing spectators, but in the Bulldogs case, history proves the problems are Sydney based," said Conway.
He says the Bulldogs will also have their own security presence at EnergyAustralia Stadium, personnel who attend every match and are familiar with the club's supporters.
And he says the measures being taken are designed to ensure people's safety, not scare them away.
"Bulldogs security will be working with police and our own ground staff to assist in identifying any potential offenders," Conway said.
"In the last four years at EnergyAustralia Stadium, crowd behaviour at Bulldogs matches has been relatively quiet and preparations have been effective.
"Supporters have every reason to feel safe about turning out to witness a great game of football."
AAP
Bulldogs should pay for the xtra police
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Newcastle says it will take special measures to prevent crowd violence when it takes on the Bulldogs in Friday night's NRL match at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
Behaviour by Bulldogs fans was once again in the spotlight following last Friday's 47-12 win over the Wests Tigers at Telstra Stadium.
Four men were yesterday charged with affray following a wild brawl in the stands, one of at least three brawls that broke out inside and outside the ground.
One man was ejected from the stadium and has since been banned from future Bulldogs games.
Both NSW Premier Morris Iemma and police commissioner Ken Moroney have foreshadowed drastic measures, such as segregating fans and the use of a riot squad, as future options if the violence continues.
Newcastle chief executive Ken Conway says he's met with authorities to identify potential problems.
"We have always raised our levels of preparedness when hosting teams with elements of disappointing spectators, but in the Bulldogs case, history proves the problems are Sydney based," said Conway.
He says the Bulldogs will also have their own security presence at EnergyAustralia Stadium, personnel who attend every match and are familiar with the club's supporters.
And he says the measures being taken are designed to ensure people's safety, not scare them away.
"Bulldogs security will be working with police and our own ground staff to assist in identifying any potential offenders," Conway said.
"In the last four years at EnergyAustralia Stadium, crowd behaviour at Bulldogs matches has been relatively quiet and preparations have been effective.
"Supporters have every reason to feel safe about turning out to witness a great game of football."
AAP
Bulldogs should pay for the xtra police
