Trio interviewed, one facing charge from ugly AFL preliminary final ending
Victoria Police has spoken to three spectators in relation to ugly incidents stemming from the fiery finale to Hawthorn's preliminary final against Brisbane at the MCG.
Three men have been interviewed by police following a violent incident at the Hawthorn-Brisbane AFL preliminary final at the MCG. One of the men, a 34-year-old Seaford resident, is expected to be charged with aggravated unlawful assault and discharging a missile after allegedly throwing a plate of food at a woman and a child. Two other men, aged 56 and 40, have already been fined for similar offenses involving bottles and cans thrown onto the field.
Despite protests from Hawthorn fans, umpire Hayden Meyer upheld the go-ahead goal decision against Jarman Impey, who acknowledged the right call. The 40-year-old Croydon man was detained by security before speaking to police. Bottles and cans were thrown onto the field following the game, including some aimed at the umpires as they departed the MCG. Police are continuing their inquiries into fan behavior during and after the match.
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