Brawl breaks out at AFL’s most exclusive club following teenager’s refusal to stand for national anthem at Anzac match
- The incident occurred in the exclusive MCC members’ dining room
- Police confirmed two men were injured
- The investigation into the incident is ongoing
A fight broke out in the MCG’s exclusive members’ dining room during the Hawthorn-Sydney Anzac round match when a teenager failed to stand for the national anthem on Sunday.
The incident allegedly occurred after another customer asked the teen to stand up out of respect, leading to a confrontation with the teen’s father.
This disagreement degenerated into a physical altercation on the members’ balcony, in front of children.
Two men suffered minor injuries during the fight and Victoria Police have spoken to all parties involved. No arrests have been made and the investigation continues.
The MCC declined to comment due to the ongoing police investigation.
The MCG is owned by the Victorian Government through the MCG Trust and managed by the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC).
MCC members can access live sports and events from the best seats on the field, dine in exclusive members-only facilities, attend special receptions and view one of the premier collections of sports memorabilia and literature. ‘Australia.
The Last Post and the Australian anthem were observed ahead of the match between the Sydney Swans and Hawthorn Hawks in their clash at Anzac on Sunday.
A fight broke out in the MCG’s exclusive members’ dining room after a teenager allegedly refused to stand for the anthem.
Only MCC members can access the exclusive dining room, and ballots are held to determine who will be lucky enough to gain access to the entrance.
You have to wait at least 20 years to become a provisional MCC member, and some members pay more than $800 a year for the privilege.
There is a $175 fee just to get on the waiting list to become a member of MCC, making it one of the most exclusive clubs in the country.
If someone were to sign up for the waiting list today, it would take them approximately 20 years to be offered provisional membership.
Entrance to the Members’ Dining Room is by ballot and entries are only permitted to existing MCC members.
There are currently approximately 23,000 MCC members, paying between $13 per year for foreign members over age 50 and $844 for adult members (ages 25 to 50) living in a metropolitan area.
About 500 MCC members have joined a social media group called the “MCC Members Action Group.”
News Corp reported several members complained about similar disruptions ahead of the Anzac Round clash in Richmond and Melbourne on Wednesday night.
“Very disappointed in some members last night,” one posted.
“Speaking through the two national anthems. Not good enough.
‘I’m sorry. Hang your head in shame. And the Melbourne fans.
Several members also took to social media in 2023 to complain about falling standards in members’ areas, with stacked and unwashed glasses and broken glass under tables and chairs.
