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Apparently there was a fight after an AFL/NRL game (was only have listening to the tv this morning...) and when the guy was asked about it he goes "Its a shame, we're turning into Soccer fans in England with all the fights happening after the game..."
Am wondering how a players father belting the crap out of another guy makes us anything like sokkah hooligans?
Edit: Found the article:
So it was AFL....my bad.
Am wondering how a players father belting the crap out of another guy makes us anything like sokkah hooligans?
Edit: Found the article:
Three Collingwood fans arrested over alleged bashing of player's father
By Stephen Drill
April 04, 2009
Three Collingwood fans were arrested for allegedly bashing a Demon player's father outside the MCG after the game on Saturday afternoon.
Witnesses said they were sickened by what they described as an unprovoked attack on Brad Jones, the father of Demon Nathan Jones, as he was leaving the ground with son Zac, 14, after the Magpies' 53-point win.
Witnesses said the Collingwood supporters were abusing Melbourne fans outside the ground before allegedly punching Jones in the face and upper body as his son watched on in shock.
During the brawl one of the attackers lost his shirt as Jones tried to defend himself.
Police arrested three men at the scene about 5pm.
A crowd gathered to watch the arrest and Pies and Demons fans swore at the men in disgust, witnesses said.
Jones was left covered in blood, with fears he could have been seriously injured.
Ambulance officers treated him for his injuries before he was taken to St Vincent's Hospital with a suspected broken nose and cheekbone.
His son was cared for in the Demon clubrooms afterwards.
Demons president Jim Stynes said the club was shocked by the attack.
We want to keep this as a family sport rather than a thug sport,'' he said.
Fans should maintain the spirit of the game after the siren sounds and celebrate with the spirit of humility.
"First and foremost The Melbourne Football Club is for family. Everyone is welcome at our games. Everyone must feel safe and secure and free to express their passion for the club they support.
"One of the great things about the culture of AFL football is this type of behaviour is very rare. Irrespective of whom you support - supporter violence is just not on.
One witness, who asked not to be named, said the violence was more like a soccer brawl than a quiet afternoon watching the footy at the MCG.
It's the worst football bashing I have seen,'' he said.
A statement from the Melbourne Football Club confirmed the incident.
Police are currently investigating the matter.
So it was AFL....my bad.