“As far as I know, there was something that went on.
“I think Aliir was OK with everything, so we’ll work through it.
“Let’s respect our footballers. That’s the most important thing.
“We’ve had a little bit of a stuff go on over the journey, last few weeks particularly, and I think let them (players) do what they do.
“You come to watch them. Just admire them for what they are, I would have thought, and enjoy the game.
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“If you can’t do that, please don’t come.”
Sydney counterpart Dean Cox echoed Hinkley’s sentiments.
“Anything (abusive) from fans, members, supporters to players or anyone involved in footy – we don’t condone,” Cox said.
“That’s one thing that I stand firm on and so do the club.”
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Sydney, who have yet to ascertain if the fan is a member, reiterated in a club statement after the match their “zero-tolerance stance on all forms of abuse”.
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