Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementSportAFLAFL 2026In one of the most notorious incidents in footy history, Collingwood's John Bourke pushed and kicked an umpire in a reserves match in 1985 against Sydney. Mark McKeon was the runner sent to take him off the field that day.Updated June 24, 2026 — 12:21pm,first published 12:17pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon0:53Thaiday backs Broncos' Hunt extensionVideo icon2:07Official trailer: The Ice TowerVideo icon2:11Official trailer: Minions & MonstersVideo icon2:21Official trailer: GlenrothanAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe