SACA investigating ugly altercation at Sheffield Shield as fan attempts to grab a stump following historic victory
SACA are investigating the security guard who detained an overenthusiastic cricket fan after he grabbed a souvenir following SA’s historic Sheffield Shield victory. See the footage.
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A security guard who wrestled a cricket fan after he grabbed a stump following South Australia’s historic Sheffield Shield victory over Queensland is being investigated by SA’s peak-body for cricket.
The incident took place shortly after SA defeated QLD at Karen Rolton Oval on Saturday, and was filmed by onlookers, with the ugly incident failing to mar the celebrations.
Footage obtained by 7NEWS shows an SRS Security guard wrestling the stump out of one overexcited fan’s hand amid a crowd of spectators.
A voice off-screen says: “he just tried to grab a stump”.
After seizing the stump, a security guard appears to push the fan, as the crowd yells ‘boo’ and ‘let him go’.
At one point he was placed in a headlock before the stump was retrieved and the fan was released.
President of SACA, Will Rayner told 9 News Adelaide in Rundle Mall on Monday, that the peak-body was investigating what happened.
“We’ll obviously look into that particular incident which is really unfortunate,” he said.
“We’re working with our security providers.“
Fans stormed the field after SA win
SRS Security has been contacted for comment.
Emotions spilt over and thousands stormed Karen Rolton Oval after Jason Sangha hit the winning runs, ending a title drought stretching back to 1996.
Century-maker Sangha, whose partnership with Australian star Alex Carey proved to be pivotal, was swamped by well wishers as he ran off the field to join his jubilant teammates in the stands.
Security didn’t stand a chance as thrilled fans jumped fences and climbed over chairs in celebration of a win 29 years in the making.
“The drought is finally broken,” Jonathon Clark declared as he carried his handmade sign onto the field.
“(It feels) amazing.” After finishing on top of the ladder, SA only needed to draw the final to secure the Shield.
But from the moment wickets started tumbling on the opening day, this final was never going to peter out to a boring draw.
It was, in fact, a match for the ages and will be remembered as one of the best games of cricket in South Australia’s rich cricket history.
The home team finished the first innings 171 in front and seemed on track for a comfortable win before a Queensland fightback left the visitors within sight of an unlikely victory.
But centuries to Loxton’s own Carey and NSW recruit Sangha steered the home side to victory and ended decades of pain for SA cricket lovers. Even before the final ball was bowled, local supporters were buzzing with excitement, confident that a historic triumph was not far away.
Kids clad in red, blue and yellow lined the fence, checking with mum and dad if they were really allowed to run onto the field. Six-year-old Ivy said she felt “great” knowing that her team was going to win. The cricket fanatic said she had been cheering for “everyone”.
Ivy’s mum, Karen Harris, had even allowed her and her brother to skip school yesterday to catch the game.
Mrs Harris, who is the cousin of SA cricket coach Ryan Harris, said she was “so pumped” to see her cousin and his team win the ultimate prize, and was proud to share the moment with her children. Local fans, including Premier Peter Malinauskas and his young son George, lapped up the electric atmosphere” post-match as the state’s cricket heroes received their medals on stage.
Grant Tubb said it was “up there with one of the top sporting moments in South Australia’s history”.
“It’s been a big four days … I think we’ve got a good foundation and it’s hard to win but great to be there (for it) for sure.
”Perhaps the biggest cheer was for coach Harris, who led the team to a victory many felt was impossible.
“This is a long time in the making … we’re going to enjoy the night,” Harris said.
“One thing I’ll leave you with now is this is not just a once off thing, this is something we’re going to work over the next few years to make it not 29 years until the next one … so stick by us, keep supporting us and we’ll keep winning trophies.”
The victory song usually reserved for football, It’s Coming Home, blared over the speakers as many headed into the city for what was no doubt going to be a huge night of celebration.
Mr Malinauskas said he couldn’t have been prouder of the team.
“What a dominant season, and what an enthralling performance in the final to bring the Sheffield Shield to where it truly belongs,” he said.
To toast the victory, the Premier announced the State Government and Adelaide City Council will hold a Heroes Reception in Rundle Mall on Monday at 12:30pm.
The event will include a Q&A with Harris and team captain Nathan McSweeney, plus photo and autograph opportunities.
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