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5 September 2026

Two briefly detained over 'chaotic scenes' at Canberra junior AFL match

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Two briefly detained over 'chaotic scenes' at Canberra junior AFL match

Two spectators were briefly taken into custody after reports of flares being set off and items being thrown at players at the Under 18s AFL Canberra Grand Final between Marist College and the Belconnen Magpies last night.

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