Hawks coach wanted to ‘scream with rage’ after epic AFL final, as fans criticised for throwing bottles
The AFL has condemned Hawthorn fans for throwing bottles at umpires following a tense preliminary final loss to Brisbane. Officials have warned that identified individuals face a minimum five-year ban from stadiums.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing concerns regarding fan behavior and the safety of match officials in professional sports.
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell and his players leave the field after their AFL preliminary final loss to Brisbane at the MCG. Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell and his players leave the field after their AFL preliminary final loss to Brisbane at the MCG. AFL Hawthorn fans who threw bottles at umpires face lengthy bans as AFL condemns ‘dangerous’ behaviour AFL says it will work with police to identify those who threw projectiles
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Prefer the Guardian on Google The AFL has condemned the behaviour of irate Hawthorn fans who “crossed the line” by throwing bottles at umpires, warning that they could be banned for five years if identified.
Brisbane and Hawthorn fought out one of the all-time great AFL finals on Saturday, but when the siren sounded the biggest noise in the MCG was the booing.
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