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Investigation begins after can is thrown at NSW utility Connor Watson following Blues’ State of Origin loss

‘Hope they find this P** and ban him for life.’
NSW utility Connor Watson had a can tossed at him after the State of Origin loss on Wednesday night.

Investigation begins after can is thrown at NSW utility Connor Watson following Blues’ State of Origin loss

‘Hope they find this P** and ban him for life.’

Accor Stadium officials say they are investigating after a can of Canadian Club was thrown at a New South Wales player in the aftermath of Queensland’s State of Origin series victory on Wednesday night.

NSW utility Connor Watson said he was in “shock” when the full can was hurled at him while he was in the stands, shaking hands with a spectator.

Vision of the incident was caught on camera and first published by News Corp.

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“Stadium security staff are reviewing CCTV footage and will work with police,” a stadium spokesperson said.

The can misses Watson but hits the back of the man he was talking to.

Watson was incensed by the incident, revealing he was on his way to see friends, including a mate who is wheelchair bound.

Watson said he went up to the stands to see his mates.
Watson said he went up to the stands to see his mates. Credit: Getty

“One of my mates is in a wheelchair, and he can’t come down the stairs, so I have walked up there to go see him,” Watson told News Corp.

“As I’m walking, a can of Canadian Club lands right next to me and it’s like someone had thrown it at me. If they did throw it ... the words I want to use for it ... I can’t say right now.

“It’s disappointing to think someone thinks it’s OK to do that. If that got me in the head ... it seemed like it came from the top level.”

He said after the incident some young people approached him who had footage of the incident.

“It’s disappointing to be honest. I’m just going up to visit my family and friends. I shouldn’t have to worry about someone throwing a can at me. If someone has done it, they should do something about it.”

Respected Mark Gottlieb journalist said a lifetime ban should be issued to the culprit.

“Some absolute muppet NSW supporter launching a beer can at Connor Watson from the second deck,” Gottlieb said on X (formerly Twitter)

“Lucky he didn’t cause serious injury. Hope they find this POS and ban him for life.”

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