Fans will celebrate with their heroes

Posted Aug 13, 2008 - 10:36 AM

Fans will run onto the ground and celebrate the 100-goal milestone if reached by Hawthorn’s Lance Franklin and Carlton’s Brenden Fevola despite the threat of fines and evictions from the AFL.

AFL spokesman Patrick Keane said yesterday that the AFL wants to put an end to the traditional 100-goal celebration due to the safety of players and fans.

Keane said fans that are caught running onto the ground could be evicted as well as face big fines.

Despite this warning, Hawthorn cheer squad president Darren Wallen predicted that if Franklin reached the milestone there would be no stopping Hawks fans from running onto the field.

Carlton cheer squad spokeswoman also explained that her mates would not hesistate to jump the fence and celebrate with their hero, Fevola.

Franklin has 91 goals for the season, while Fevola has eighty-four.

No player has kicked 100 goals in a season since Tony Lockett in 1998.

Mike McGuire