MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: A general view is seen during the round one AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Richmond Tigers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 21, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)
An ugly incident among fans following Richmond's 33-point win over Carlton on Thursday night has put a dampener on the AFL's season opening fixture.
Vision has surfaced of a brawl in the Great Southern Stand between supporters, with a number of people involved in the incident.
Following the incident on Thursday night, Victoria Police released a statement addressing the altercation, with one male receiving a fine for his involvement.
"A 19-year-old man was arrested following an alleged assault at a football match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground last night," the statement began.
"It is alleged a fight broke out between a number of males inside the stadium just before 10.30pm.
"An Eltham man received an infringement notice in regards to riotous behaviour $322.
"The victim's did not wish to proceed with further police action."