Arrests and Flight Delays Follow AFL Grand Final
Clashes between footy fans have prompted dozens of arrests after fights between unruly supporters broke out during and after a nail-biting AFL grand final. Melbourne’s MCG hosted a capacity crowd of 100,023 for the history-making game with fans from across the country descending on the Victorian capital. By Sunday, many interstate visitors were slowly making their way home after Lions supporters celebrated a historic victory and Dockers fans came to terms with the crushing reality their team’s premiership dream was ripped away. More than 40,000 fans descended on the streets of Fremantle on Saturday to watch the game, with clean-up efforts well under way on Sunday afternoon.
Dozens of arrests were made following clashes between AFL fans during and after a grand final match at the MCG. Fans from across the country attended the game in Melbourne, while thousands also gathered in Fremantle to watch. The day after the match saw supporters returning home and clean-up operations beginning.
- Dozens of arrests occurred due to fan clashes during and after the AFL Grand Final.
- The match at the MCG had a capacity crowd of 100,023.
- Fans traveled from across the country to Melbourne for the event.
- Lions supporters celebrated a historic win, while Dockers fans faced disappointment.
- Over 40,000 fans watched the game in Fremantle.
- Clean-up efforts were underway in Fremantle on Sunday afternoon.
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