Four AFL fans arrested after violent brawl at Collingwood Magpies win over Port Power at the MCG
Four footy fans arrested after violent brawl at Collingwood’s win at the MCG…which saw a supporter wearing a Magpies jersey throw a flurry of punches
- Four footy fans arrested at MCG
- The fight was fueled by arguing
- One man was left bleeding from the face
Football fans involved in an ugly brawl have been arrested at the MCG during Collingwood’s clash with Port Adelaide on Saturday afternoon.
The fight, which broke out towards the end of the game, is said to have been sparked by an altercation between several groups of men in the Ponsford Stand.
Police and MCG security rushed to the crime scene to break up the brawl, before leading the men away from the crime scene.
A man involved in the physical altercation had blood coming from his face, but no serious injuries were reported.
Fans close to the incident cheered as the men involved were led out of the stands.
Football fans involved in an ugly brawl have been arrested at the MCG during Collingwood’s clash with Port Adelaide on Saturday afternoon
Police arrested four men and said they would likely be questioned next.
Collingwood continued their sparkling start to the season with a 71-point victory over Port Adelaide.
Over 60,000 footy fans turned out at the MCG to witness the Magpies win, especially in the first half as they scored nine consecutive goals and eventually walked away the winners 21.9 (135) to 9.10 (64 ).
“Our pressure in the first half was excellent,” said Magpies coach Craig McRae. “You come into a game hoping the players bring that kind of intensity – and that was fantastic.”
A shoutout to all our fans who showed up today. 60,000 is a huge crowd on Saturday afternoon against Port Adelaide. Thank you for coming and we really appreciate you.’
Collingwood continued their sparkling start to the season with a 71-point victory over Port Adelaide, pictured Josh Daicos – who played in the win
Over 60,000 footy fans turned out at the MCG to witness the Magpies win, especially in the first half as they scored nine consecutive goals and eventually walked away the winners 21.9 (135) to 9.10 (64)
Nick Daicos produced another incredible performance, kicking two majors off a game-high 32 disposals.
“Nick is a great player, an emerging talent, so we have to embrace it,” McRae said.
“I told Nick this is probably coming and we want to support him as a team… but he has an incredible multi-role ability that makes him hard to tag.
“This is just the natural development of a player who is an emerging talent.
“All the best players have to go through this, this is part of his journey now.”