In an outburst broadcast on Australia's Seven Network on 28 April 1985, Bourke kicked Sydney Swans Reserves ruckman Patrick Foy in the groin in response to Foy tagging him throughout the game.
In a violent incident aired on Australia's Seven Network on April 28, 1985, Bourke struck Sydney Swans Reserves ruckman Patrick Foy in the groin because Foy had been consistently tagging him during the match.