Clinton Jones apologised for setting a dwarf on fire (Picture: Getty Images)

An Aussie Rules football player has been fined £1,750 (£1,025) for setting fire to a dwarf during end of season ‘Mad Monday’ celebrations.

Clinton Jones of Melbourne-based St Kilda Saints used a lighter to set Blake Johnston’s shirt and trousers on fire.

He has since apologised to the entertainer, hired for their party, saying in hindsight his actions were ‘quite childish’.

Blake Johnston, aka Mr Big, was set alight (Picture: YouTube)

‘I sincerely apologise to Mr Johnston and have done so personally today,’ he said in a club statement.


‘I made an error of judgment in including Mr Johnston in the activity.

‘I am embarrassed if this has caused angst and certainly had no intention to cause any harm to anyone, including St Kilda and their members.’



To add further insult to injury, Australian Football League (AFL) chief executive Andrew Demetriou laughed at the incident on TV but later said he had thought it was a made up story.

Mr Johnston, who works under the stage name Mr Big, was not badly hurt and has reportedly decided not to take legal action against Jones.

The Aussie Rules player will also make a charitable donation equivalent to his fine.