A spectator who allegedly made a Nazi salute at Saturday’s AFL final between the Brisbane Lions and the Gold Coast Suns at the Gabba has been charged.

The 39-year-old man from Pratten, on the Southern Downs about 200 kilometres south-west of Brisbane, was arrested at the stadium.

The incident took place during pre-game ceremonial formalities, which included the Australian national anthem and a Welcome to Country, with the man swiftly taken from the venue.

He was later charged with one count of public display of giving Nazi salute and received a lifetime ban from the AFL.

The man allegedly made the Nazi salute during the Lions v Suns game at the Gabba on Saturday. Credit: AFL Photos

Acting Deputy Commissioner Mark Kelly said he did not believe the man had planned to make the allege

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