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NRL 2024: Ugly brawl breaks out between large group of Dolphins and Warriors fans at Suncorp Stadium

Queensland Police have been made aware of footage of a vicious fight breaking out among Dolphins and Warriors fans at Suncorp Stadium, with around 15 people involved in the violent brawl. WATCH THE FOOTAGE.

Brawl between fans at Suncorp Stadium. Picture: Supplied
Brawl between fans at Suncorp Stadium. Picture: Supplied

Suncorp Stadium management has forwarded evidence and footage of a vicious fight among spectators watching the Dolphins-Warriors game on Sunday to Queensland Police.

This masthead has been sent vision of the brawl in the venue’s concourse seating.

There are multiple fans engaged in the fight which spills over several rows of seating and then down the stadium stairs.

No charges have yet been laid.

“The Stadium confirms there was an incident between spectators at approximately 3:58pm during the NRL match between the Dolphins versus Warriors (on Sunday),” said a Suncorp Stadium spokesperson.

“Video footage shows that the stadium’s first security guard was at the scene within 20 seconds of the fight starting and a second guard arrived 10 seconds later.

Brawl breaks out between fans at Suncorp Stadium

“Between the two of them, they were able to bring the situation under control and those involved dispersed and left the stadium of their own accord.

“All information and footage have been passed on to the Queensland Police Service for them to consider whether any further action is necessary.”

One man almost has his Warriors jumper ripped off.

Fellow spectators were attempting to pull the brawlers apart with other fans attempting to avoid the drama.

It appears about 15 people were involved.

A man wearing a blue shirt is clearly seen throwing a wild right hand punch.

Suncorp Stadium management have forwarded footage of the brawl to Queensland Police. Picture: Supplied
Suncorp Stadium management have forwarded footage of the brawl to Queensland Police. Picture: Supplied

Someone yells: “Who’s going to stop him?”

The Dolphins have been made aware of the fight.

Players from both teams are on the field when the melee erupts. It appears to be after fulltime.

It comes a week after Bulldogs fans were criticised for intimidating a Canberra fan after a game at Belmore Sports ground.

Canterbury officials launched an investigation into the post-game drama.

At the time, Bulldogs CEO Aaron Warburton said: “The club is deeply disappointed by the behaviour of a small group of individuals in the aftermath of our match against the Raiders, particularly concerning the treatment of (Canberra fan) Simon Tayoun.”

The Dolphins won the game 34-32 in golden point.

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Dean Ritchie
Dean RitchieNRL Reporter

Dean "Bulldog'" Ritchie has covered rugby league at The Daily Telegraph, and now CODE Sports as well, for 33 years. From the Super League war to NRL grand finals, State of Origin clashes and World Cups, Bulldog has written about the biggest issues in the game and broken many of the most important stories.

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