AFL spectators stunned as man is hit in the head five times during wild brawl during Carlton vs Essendon clash at the MCG: ‘Carlton players don’t even show that much fight’
- Footage emerges of fighting during the clash between Carlton and Essendon
- Spectator is repeatedly hit in the head
- The police are investigating the incident
Chaos erupted in the stands during Sunday night’s highly anticipated AFL clash between Carlton and Essendon at the MCG as a group of unruly footy fans engaged in a violent altercation.
In the incident, which occurred around 9:30 p.m., a man was injured after being hit on the head five times.
A video circulating on social media captured the alarming scene, which showed a man repeatedly punching another onlooker in the face.
Witnesses revealed that the altercation broke out between the two individuals sitting close together.
Concerned onlookers shouted at them to stop their violent exchange, but their pleas fell on deaf ears.
The situation escalated when a drink was hurled at the fighters, further escalating tensions in the crowd.
The spectators trade blows and shock other fans at the MCG before the police finally remove the instigator
Carlton players trudge off after yet another loss that has their season on life support despite being expected to push for an AFL flag this season
In a surprising turn of events, a third party intervened by hitting the man involved in the brawl on the back of the head.
Soon after, law enforcement officers quickly intervened to diffuse the situation and escort the instigator out of his chair.
The exact reason for the altercation remains unclear, leading Victoria Police to launch an ongoing investigation into the incident.
Fortunately, the 36-year-old man involved sustained minor injuries.
Footy fans were quick to comment on the incident, joking: ‘Carlton players don’t even show that much fight’.
In an unrelated incident during the same match, a 28-year-old woman allegedly punched a 16-year-old boy.
The police immediately intervened and contacted both parties involved.
However, the teen chose not to press charges against the woman.
The police spokeswoman reports that the woman has been charged with unrelated crimes.
Despite these incidents, the police spokeswoman generally expressed satisfaction with the behavior of the crowd.
A total of nine people were expelled from the stadium because of their behavior.