Dean Putt punched in the mouth while watching RDFL Prelim Final (Herald-Sun)

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Blow for Tigers rookie Dean Putt
Herald-Sun | September 19, 2008

UP-and-coming Richmond ruckman Dean Putt is nursing a fat lip this week after being punched while watching a Victorian country football final last Saturday.

The 202cm Putt was allegedly set upon by two Riddell players during a large off-field brawl in the last quarter of the Riddell District Football League preliminary final, between his old club Woodend-Heskett and Riddell.

The pair jumped the fence to join the melee and allegedly attacked Putt, 19, and his father. Two Riddell players received one-match suspended sentences for running from the field during the brawl.

RDFL operations manager Steve Turner said the players were found not to have participated in the fight and were dealt with by the tribunal.

"Two players left the ground and were reported for doing so, which resulted in a minor misconduct charge," Mr Turner said.

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24368289-2862,00.html

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This was posted on BF's main board a few days ago by a Cats fan.....

An AFL Richmond listed player and his Father came of second best, battered & bleeding after being involved in an ugly brawl at the RDFL Preliminary Final held at Romsey on Saturday. Police were called & charges are likely to follow !

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=494788


Here's the article from the Bendigo Advertiser about the brawl although they've got it as the grand final...

Police at Kyneton are investigating a wild brawl that erupted between spectators and players at the Riddell District Football League grand final on Saturday.

Acting Sergeant Glenn McFarlane said a melee started when a player allegedly left the field to confront a spectator but declined to comment on which club the footballer represented. Sergeant McFarlane said as many as 30 people became involved in the fight at Romsey, with more players leaving the ground to get involved.

Police are continuing their investigation.

Riddell beat Woodend/Hesket by 70 points to claim the flag.

http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/news/local/news/general/revellers-all-clear-on-lout-ban/1271960.aspx