Fans threw cans and bottles at umpires as they left the ground after a preliminary final[1][2][3]
The Premier of Victoria condemned fans who threw bottles at umpires after the preliminary final[1][2][3]
The incident tarnished the preliminary final[1][3]
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Fans threw cans and bottles at umpires as they left the ground after a preliminary AFL final at the MCG, a scene described as ugly and disturbing.[1][2][3]
The Event Was Tarnished
The assault on officials marred what was otherwise a dramatic match, staining the event and leaving stadium staff and players unsettled.[1][3]
Premier's Condemnation
Victoria’s premier publicly slammed the fans, denouncing the property‑damaging behaviour and calling it unacceptable.[1][2][3]
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