Fans Set Off Flares in Richmond Ahead of A-League Grand Final

Flares lit as A-League's decider kicks off

Melbourne streets have been turned red as soccer fans set flares, taunt police while the A-League's decider kicks off.

Flares lit in street amid A-League's decider

Melbourne streets have been turned red as soccer fans set flares, taunt police while the A-League's decider kicks off.

Fans set off flares in Richmond ahead of A-League grand final

Some fans lit flares on Swan Street just after 6pm in front of police officers.

A-League Grand Final live blog: Melbourne Victory take on City

Enjoy the play-by-play from Saturday's A-League Grand Final: Melbourne City vs. Melbourne Victory live from AAMI Park.

Revealed: Why police will be out in force at A-League Grand Final in Melbourne – as 30,000 fans head to AAMI Park for historic derby

Football fans will be closely monitored by police at Saturday’s A-League Grand Final in Melbourne, as the code desperately looks to avoid a repeat of the shocking scenes from an infamous derby in 2022 that saw a pitch invasion and 29 arrests. Victoria Police have been pulled from multiple areas – and a number of stations will temporarily close – as resources are diverted to AAMI Park in the CBD to ensure rival supporters are on their best behavi…

Revealed: Why police will be out in force at A-League Grand Final in Melbourne - as 30,000 fans head to AAMI Park for historic derby - Football Insomnia

Football fans will be closely monitored by police at Saturday’s A-League Grand Final in Melbourne, as the code desperately looks to avoid a repeat of the shocking scenes from an infamous derby in 2022 that saw a pitch invasion and 29 arrests. Victoria Police have been pulled from multiple areas – and a number of stations will temporarily close – as resources are diverted to AAMI Park in the CBD to ensure rival supporters are on their best behavi…