AFL apologises after fans refused entry to Brisbane Lions match for wearing T-shirts supporting voice

Club and AFL CEO apologise after patron left in tears by a contracted security guard

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Elise Read says she didn't even think about the voice to parliament referendum, or yes rallies happening around the country, when she got dressed to head to an AFLW match on Sunday.

But when she arrived at the Brisbane Lions' new home ground - in her history is calling" T-shirt - she was taken out of the queue at the gate. A security guard told her it was banned because it was too political.

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