Father, 41, and son, 20, are among four men banned from all AFL matches for five years over an ugly game-day brawl
- Four men were allegedly filmed fighting at the Carlton and Collingwood match
- They've been banned until 2024 and two had Carlton memberships revoked
- Criminal charges have also been laid against the four men
A father and son are among four men who have been banned from going to AFL matches for five years after a game-day brawl.
The group allegedly got into a fight at the Collingwood and Carlton clash at the MCG on Saturday.
Video footage allegedly showed the four men having an argument before getting into a fist-fight in the stands before other fans tried to pull them apart.
The group allegedly got into a fight at the Collingwood and Carlton match at the MCG on Saturday
The AFL is taking a strong stance against violence at games and has banned the men from games until May 2024.
AFL's general counsel Andrew Dillon said in a statement: 'Part of the of fabric of our game is you can go to the footy and sit with family and friends from your club and opposition fans, in a safe and welcoming environment.
'The benchmark is clear. If you come to the football and act like this recent example, you will be held accountable.'
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Two of the men have had their Carlton membership revoked as a result.
On top of being banned from attending games the four men are also facing criminal charges.
The father and son from Roseburd were charged with affray on Thursday and are expected to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 16.
A man from Diggers Rest was also charged with affray and will appear in court on August 19.
While a 27-year-old has been charged with affray and will be in court on August 20.
The AFL is taking a strong stance against violence at games and has banned the men from games until May 2024. Collingwood and Carlton match in 2012 pictured
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