- A Manly fan was left bloodied after an ugly brawl in the stands
- A fight broke out during Manly’s win over South Sydney
- The injured fan was treated by medical personnel
A footy fan left Allegiant Stadium worse for wear after a messy brawl in the stands during the NRL extravaganza in Las Vegas on Sunday.
The Sea Eagles recorded a shock 36-24 win over South Sydney Rabbitohs in the 2024 season opener, played in the United States as footy bosses look to grab a slice of the huge American market.
But it wasn’t all cheering for one Manly fan, who was left bleeding after a nasty fight in the stands, according to footage published on social media.
Details remain unclear, but a series of short videos of the incident suggest it started with a man in a Sea Eagles jersey staggering in the stands and appearing to be intoxicated by alcohol.
A Manly fan was left bloodied as he watched his match in Las Vegas on Sunday
The Sea Eagles stunned South Sydney Rabbitohs to win their opening game of the season
One video shows another man holding the Manly fan and apparently trying to protect him, before a third gentleman in a light gray shirt tries to grab him.
The man in the Sea Eagles jersey seems quite defenseless considering his drunkenness, and the third man hits him with a hard punch that rocks his head.
Another video shows the Manly fan leaving the stands with blood all over his face and right hand.
It is not known whether the man in the light gray shirt was processed by security.
Another video shows the Manly fan in a wheelchair being checked by medical staff. Someone is heard shouting ‘go Manly’ as he is watched.
A crowd of 40,746 people attended the Vegas bonanza, while Allegiant Stadium had a capacity of 65,000 fans.