Cody Lane is a passionate supporter of Melbourne Victory Soccer Club and he was handed a nine year ban for striking a Smoke Flare at an away game in Sydney. Should he be allowed to enter a stadium? Should he be welcomed back?

Across the world, fans face repression, stadium bans, and an increasingly tame atmosphere at football. This is the story of one Australian fan, but reflects a sentiment that can be heard around the footballing world.

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