Can only imagine the hoo-haa if this'd happened at a local soccer match.

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/police-respond-as-huge-brawl-breaks-out-at-ipswich-sports-ground/story-fnihsrf2-1227058199487

SOME 100 people were involved in an all-in brawl after a footy final in Queensland’s southeast on Sunday afternoon.

Police were attempting to arrest a man at North Ipswich Leagues Club on The Terrace about 5pm when a large number of people allegedly attempted to intervene.

It is alleged a male senior-constable was placing the man in a police vehicle when the officer was punched in the face and fell to the ground, hitting his head on the gutter.

It is estimated about 100 men and women - who had been at the grounds to see the grand final match between Norths and Brothers - then became involved in the brawl and more than 20 police officers were called to the scene, armed with OC spray and tasers.

Hooliganism is on the rise, yeeeew.

ET

Southern Football League grand final abandoned after brawl between players and supporters
Victoria
DateSeptember 13, 2014
Patrick Hatch
Reporter for The Age

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/southern-football-league-grand-final-abandoned-after-brawl-between-players-and-supporters-20140913-10glto.html#ixzz3DLMg8JMq

Agree. ET.

Don't know how to move it can a mod help?

Football trainer hospitalised with broken ribs after on-field attack in Epping
Victoria
DateSeptember 6, 2014
Read laterPatrick Hatch

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/football-trainer-hospitalised-with-broken-ribs-after-onfield-attack-in-epping-20140906-10dgj7.html#ixzz3DLNJjO7O

Why is this not front page of every major newspaper?

lol

smell da fearrrrr!!!1111 if this happened at the football we'd never hear the end offf itttt

Should catalogue all of these in one thread and every time some peanut slags off "effniks rioting" at the soccer we can shoot them off 2 dozen links documenting all the crap "their" codes get up to.

Won't work . As editors will always use their editorial powers and still put soccer brawls in

Still. There'd be that sense of satisfaction sending 2 dozens league brawl links to Rebecca Wilson et al.

There'd be more satisfaction kicking her in the cunt with Rugby Boots on with sharpened studs.

This was in Ipswich....???? ..... If I lived in Ipswich I'd be grumpy too...

When was the last time a sockah brawl was on the front page of the news?

I actually couldn't believe my eyes when I read a story this morning from Rebecca Wilson actually bagging NRL and praising David Gallop and the FFA.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/rugby-league-bleeding-fans-switching-off-over-changes-that-have-ruined-the-spectacle-of-the-game/story-fnp0lyn3-1227056780790

GALLOP ON THE BALL

Speaking of league bosses, former NRL head and now soccer chief, David Gallop, should be congratulated on the FFA cup which goes into the round of 16 stage next week.

The David v Goliath contests have not only produced high quality games but have the round ball world buzzing because they are so inclusive of everyone in the soccer community.

He might have annoyed the you-know-what out of old league heavies by the time he left the NRL but there is no doubt Gallop is going from strength to strength at the FFA

Soccer hools infiltrating our noble national sport.

Stay Classy Ipswich

http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8906285

Parramatta District Rugby Leagues Club (PDRL) chairman Roy Spagnolo has been asked to stand down following allegations of bullying, harassment and membership/election tampering in his time at the Eels.

The leagues club issued a statement on Monday after a series of allegations had been raised by Fairfax Media.

Spagnolo is the current PDRL chairman and had been chair of the Parramatta Leagues Club (PLC).

At a meeting on Friday the board resolved to: "address serious allegations of membership and election tampering of both the 2013 PLC election and the Parramatta District Rugby League (PDRL) election in 2012".

The statement said a disciplinary committee would investigate allegations made on Friday regarding membership tampering.

Members involved would have to front the board to explain their actions.

"In addition, the disciplinary committee will be asked to investigate new evidence tabled at the PLC Board meeting regarding the intimidation, bullying and harassment of former directors, PLC staff and PLC Members," the statement continued.

"The investigation has found evidence that indicates this behaviour was carried out with the knowledge of the previous PLC Board of Directors and the previous PLC CEO.

The board requested Spagnolo stand down "effective immediately, pending the outcome of the multiple investigations".

"It's very unfortunate that this has to happen after such a great season on and off the field in 2014," Parramatta Eels Rugby League Club chairman Steve Sharp said of the Eels, who just missed the NRL finals.

"Our board will do everything it can to ensure that our club will be managed with a commitment to openness and integrity; and for the benefit of members, not individuals."

NSW Police have been conducting a wider investigation into the club over the last two months with the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing probing the former administration at the western Sydney NRL club.

Just some blokes sorting some shit out aye.

Have noticed all these sensitive new age guys with their snazzy haircuts playing contact sports

from her article

While there is little doubt the length of the season is a factor, the main problem is the game itself. This once overtly brutal sport has been altered to the point that it is now virtually unrecognisable. The changes made have seemingly catered for a politically correct audience that no longer wants plain old aggression from its rugby league games.

this part could be applied to afl as well, my father never watches the sport anymore.