Panthers fans told off after crashing Nedd Brockmann record attempt

After fans finished up at Accor Stadium, some ventured next door to pay Nedd Brockmann a visit, with one fan being told to quiet down.

Cult hero Nedd Brockmann received a late-night shock on Sunday after a group of NRL fans started heckling him after the Panther’s grand final win.

Brockmann is attempting the fastest 1000 miles - or 1610km - on foot in his latest crazy venture at the Sydney Olympic Park 400 metres track.

To break the world record, Brockmann needs to run 403 laps of the 400m track per day for 10 days.

Footage showed a member of Brockmann’s team speaking to him as he ran. Picture: X

One member of his team then came up to speak with the fans. Picture: Supplied

The track is next door to Accor Stadium, where the NRL grand final was held, with some fans deciding to pay Brockmann a visit following the 14-6 Panthers victory.

In videos posted to social media, fans can be seen yelling out to Brockmann before a member of his team comes over to address the hecklers.

“Footy fans have come over to the track to cheer on Nedd Brockmann who is just starting day four of his attempt at breaking the 1000-mile world record,” News Corp sports journalist Brendan Bradford wrote on X.

“This drunk Panthers fan was told to shush.”

Brockmann gave the fans a quick wave as he continued on his run. Picture: X

Panthers fans during the NRL Grand Final. Picture: News Corp Australia/Jonathan Ng

Two years ago, Brockmann captured the hearts of the nation when he ran 4000km from Perth to Bondi Beach, where he was welcomed by thousands of supporters.

The run also raised more than $1.4 million for the homelessness charity We Are Mobilise.

Since then, the electrician from NSW’s central west has written a book, started up his own chocolate milk brand and helped Puma develop their latest generation of running shoes.

Brockmann will be again raising money for We Are Mobilise in his latest 1000-mile venture.

“I must state just how excited and grateful I am at the opportunity to put myself out there and lay it all on the line again in order to make a change in the world (no matter how small),” he wrote when announcing his latest challenge.

Panthers fans celebrating the win at Accor Stadium. Picture: News Corp Australia/Jonathan Ng

“All in the hope to leave a lasting impact well after I’m gone. We only get one chance at this life and I’d hate to die wondering.

“There’s no turning back now, the fun is just about to start. Time to get to work.”

This record has stood since 1988 at 10 days, 10 hours, 30 minutes and 36 seconds, which was achieved by Greek ultramarathon runner Yiannis Kouros.

Originally published as Panthers fans told off after crashing Nedd Brockmann record attempt