Ryan said the league had been working with both clubs in the wake of the incident and, at this stage, would only pursue the matter further if prompted by the vilified player.

The league had not received any official correspondence on the incident.

Rokewood-Corindhap indigenous player Aaron Clarke was racially abused by a spectator in the second half of the senior clash against Illabarook.

Illabarook officials were quick to address the matter, with their handling of the incident applauded by Grasshoppers coach Heath Anderson in The Courier earlier this week.

The Bulldogs have also banned the offending spectator, a paying patron, from their football club.

Ryan said racial vilification issues had been raised twice at CHFL board meetings early in the season.

The league highlighted the statewide policy to all clubs before the season started.

Ryan said clubs had an AFL Victoria DVD and policy outlines making clear its stance on discrimination issues.

Illabarook president Nick Gray has said his club had a no tolerance policy in such matters.

The Bulldogs also have a number of indigenous players in their ranks.

Meanwhile, an incident that left Wabura captain Shaun Mullane unconscious and carried from the field on May 18 remains under investigation.

The CHFL confirmed last week it had appointed an independent investigator at the request of the Kangaroos, following a heated round six clash against Rokewood-Corindhap.

Ryan said yesterday the investigator was yet to return any findings.

Under AFL Victoria guidelines, the investigator had 21 days, and could request more time if needed, to prepare a report and recommendations for the league.

Mullane took no further part in the match and was ruled out of the league’s senior country championships campaign after he suffered a  head injury and concussion.

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