A wild brawl erupted during a club cricket match in Latrobe Valley on Saturday, with players throwing punches and exchanging headbutts in ugly scenes.
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The incident occurred following a heated confrontation between two players during the A Grade contest between Traralgon Rovers and Gormandale Tigers at Duncan Cameron Memorial Park.
The Rovers were 4-84 in the 43rd over when a batter brushed past a Tigers bowler while jogging through for a single. The umpire was forced to intervene as the duo exchanged words near the non-striker’s end before the bowler attempted to headbutt his opponent, who had removed his helmet.
The altercation prompted a frantic melee, with the bowler throwing punches while a Tigers teammate put the batter in a chokehold and tackled him to the turf.
Players eventually left the field, with the match resuming following a 30-minute delay.
“We as a club certainly don’t condone violence in any way, shape or form and these players acted on their own behalf,” Gormandale Tigers said in a statement.
“We will be cooperating with whatever is required from an investigation standpoint and will support any sanctions or suspensions that come the way of the players.”
Traralgon Rovers CC and Cricket Latrobe Valley have also been contacted for comment.
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