Brendan Fevola involved in wild brawl during local game in South Australia

7NEWS

2 days ago

Carlton great Brendan Fevola has been involved in a fiery brawl during a local game in country South Australia.
Fevola pulled on the boots for South Whyalla on the weekend, playing against fierce rivals Central Whyalla at Memorial Oval on Saturday.
Since his 204-game, 623-goal AFL career ended, Fevola has played for a host of local clubs around Victoria, including a season in which he played for a new team every week in what was effectively a tour of exhibition matches.
The 44-year-old almost always draws a big crowd to his matches and this was no exception, with the packed house treated to an absolute thriller.
Fevola kicked two crucial goals to help his side to a two-point victory, but it was a scuffle late on in the contest that drew the most attention.
Fevola was wrestling with two rival players when a third ran in and remonstrated from behind. The much-loved figure responded by grabbing that opponent's jumper and unleashing a series of jumper punches, some of which appeared to connect.
He was then slung to the crowd during the brawl that looked like it was a three-on-one against Fevola.
'Not sure if this is a fairly good welcome, is it? He's come in to play a game of footy for the Whyalla footy league and he's getting a fair bit of attention,' the commentator said.
Play continued as the fight eventually dissipated with South Whyalla holding a 10-point lead.
The thrilling victory lifted South Whyalla up to third place on the ladder, just one win behind Central Whyalla in the six-team league.
Fevola and pop star Guy Sebastian last month lined up for the Masala Dandenong Football Club Thirds, inspiring the local club to a rare victory after 20 straight losses.
Sebastian showed some crafty skills through the midfield before getting behind the mic at half-time to belt out a few of his biggest hits, much to the delight of the more than 2500 in attendance.
But his day ended in pain after rupturing his Achilles tendon.
Sebastian joined the circle for the team song while on crutches, then shared his own update in a light-hearted post on Instagram.
'Thought I'd strap on the boots after a LONG hiatus and performed for the locals,' he wrote.
'Great day out for Masala Dandenong getting their first win with Brendan Fevola kicking a bag!
'Unfortunately I've done a proper number on myself. #realitycheck #sticktosinging #footyglorydaysareover.'