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<\/a><\/p>\nA football supporter has tragically passed away at the MCG during Thursday’s clash between Carlton and Richmond.<\/p>\n
A elderly man believed to be a Tigers fan in his 70s, per Tom Morris<\/a>, was among the 74,313 that packed into the ground.<\/p>\n Emergency services were rushed to the fourth level of the AFL<\/a> Reserve as the final siren sounded.<\/p>\n A couple of people attended to the man’s aid, and attempted to revive him as medical staff rushed to the scene.<\/p>\n The Victoria Police confirmed the tragic news last night.<\/p>\n “Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a man in Richmond on Thursday, 12 March,” a Victoria Police statement read.<\/p>\n “Emergency services tried to revive the man at a sports ground on Brunton Avenue about 10.15pm.<\/p>\n “He sadly died at the scene. The death is not being treated as suspicious.”<\/p>\n Get set for the footy with the FREE Zero Hanger 2026 AFL Season Guide!<\/a> Packed with 150+ pages of player profiles, team previews, insights and analysis, the 2026 AFL Season Guide<\/a> is built for fans who want the full picture. Download your free Season Guide HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n
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