Sly’s incredible story about when football and crime collided

Sly of the Underworld has told an incredible story about when a police officer made an exception for a footballer, making a drink-driving charge “go away”.

Sly told 3AW Football crime and footy had deep roots, sharing a story of the time when a police inspector went beyond the call of duty to help out a Hawthorn player.

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“He got finals tickets from Hawthorn for the rest of his life,” he said.

“And a schnitzel at the president’s room every Footscray game.”

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