The following statement is attributable to Queensland Firebirds CEO, Catherine Clark.
This afternoon our Club became aware of an incident involving West Coast Fever midcourter, and former Queensland Firebird, Verity Charles in Southbank last night.
I have personally spoken to Verity to offer an unreserved apology, as well as the full support of our Club.
The incident involved four women, one wearing a Firebirds supporter shirt. One person spat on the ground in front of Verity.
Let me be absolutely clear - This behaviour will not be tolerated by our Club.
Those involved should be ashamed of themselves. The person wearing a Firebirds shirt, should hand it back. You clearly do not share our values. You are not welcome at our Club.
The act of spitting towards anyone is despicable, notwithstanding the risks in the current COVID-19 environment. Behaviour of this nature has absolutely no place in our sport or society more broadly.
We are in the process of identifying these women and what connection they have to our Club.
It is critical we support Verity and, at this moment, her focus is on winning a Suncorp Super Netball Premiership. Out of respect for Verity’s wishes, we have commenced an investigation into the incident out of the public domain. She wants to focus on her Netball and our Club will respect her request.
