When Fandom Turns Ugly: The Victorian Way and the AFL's Responsibility The Brisbane Lions' preliminary final win over Hawthorn at the MCG on Saturday night was marred by a disturbing display of fan behavior.
Dozens of water bottles and cans rained down onto the turf as umpires walked off the field, narrowly missing their targets.
The incident raises serious questions about the culture of fandom in Australian Rules football. Premier Ben Carroll condemned the behavior, labeling it "not the Victorian way.