- Sydney based Banksia Tigers FC made the call this week
- Follows string of alleged incidents involving multiple teams
- Calls have increased for clubs to boycott playing Banksia
An amateur soccer club has withdrawn multiple teams for the rest of the season following a number of alleged recent game-day incidents.
Banksia Tigers, based in Sydney’s south, confirmed the development on Thursday as they look to address the ‘loss of confidence in our club from the broader community.’
The club’s Premier League men’s squad, All Age outfit and under-15s boys won’t play again in 2025, as they all face disciplinary action from Football St George, the local association, after recent instances of alleged violence during matches.
Additionally, the Tigers have voluntarily withdrawn all other male teams competing from under-18s to over-35s.
It follows reports of a fight between two sets of fans on June 26 when Banksia took on Scots Lions FC in a Premier League match at Gardiner Park.
Speaking on 2GB Sydney, radio host Ben Fordham acknowledged the significant action taken by the Tigers.
‘They have decided to pull the pin after one too many brawls,’ he told listeners on Friday.
‘It follows a string of violent incidents, the latest which saw a spectator rush onto the field (during a game).
An amateur soccer club has banned multiple teams for the rest of the season following a number of alleged game-day incidents (stock image)
Banksia Tigers, based in Sydney’s south, confirmed the development on Thursday (pictured) as they look to amend the ‘loss of confidence in our club from the broader community’
‘A man was injured, the game was abandoned and police were called.
‘They (Banksia) have taken significant action as they view it as the first step in rebuilding trust (as a soccer club).’
Earlier this week, fed-up locals told Nine News action must be taken against the Tigers.
‘Police are a fairly regular occurrence, (from memory) it is the fourth time they’ve turned up this year alone,’ resident Garnet Brown said.
‘Parking issues, brawls, abuse to residents, it’s far from ideal.
‘We’ve had families move out of the area because they are fearful. Every weekend everyone’s on edge, everyone’s nervous.’
The alleged poor behaviour was also slammed by NSW Sports Minister Steve Kamper, who stated the government has a ‘zero tolerance’ stance for such alleged incidents.
Daily Mail Australia reached out to the Banksia Tigers for comment.
