AFL Streaker Cops $50k Fine And Two Weeks Compulsory Quarantine

A battered ego and a $50,000 fine topped off with two weeks of compulsory quarantine.

A lesson for the latest AFL streaker: Don't do that again.

Last night during the Geelong vs Collingwood game in Perth, a 28-year-old man jumped the Optus Stadium fencing and ran onto the field.

A bet? Trying to be funny? Or seeking some form of attention? We're still not quite sure why. One thing is for certain, though: he's paid a hefty price for his action.

After being quickly tackled to the turf by arena security, the topless bloke was whisked away and slapped with a $50k fine and is awaiting news on a suspected stadium ban.

West Australian reporter Caitlyn Rintoul tweeted: "That $30 ticket just got a whole lot more expensive".

Usually people streaking during events in Australia would cop a fine of around $5,500, but because of the heightened COVID-19 restrictions currently facing every sports code, State Emergency Act conditions have been put in place.

Technically, that means last night's crisp Optus Stadium grass was declared a quarantine zone.

As a result of his idiotic act, the Mandurah man breached strict coronavirus regulations and will have to spend the next two weeks in quarantine.

Topics: afl, Coronavirus, Australia, Covid-19

Max Sherry

Max Sherry is a journalist for SPORTbible Australia. After migrating Down Under from London as a teenager, he instantly fell in love with Aussie sport and its culture. From NRL to AFL, cricket to rugby — you name it, Max watches it (with a beer in hand, of course). During his time at Fox Sports, he worked in the football department covering the Premier League, A-League, Socceroos and Matildas. Born a stone's throw away from West Ham's training ground, Max is obviously a die-hard Liverpool fan.

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