NRL fans will be treated like soccer hooligans if the game doesn't stamp out shocking brawls, Aussie sporting great warns

Former Socceroo Robbie Slater has warned NRL fans will be treated like football hooligans in Europe and segregated at fixtures if the game doesn't stamp out shocking brawls between spectators. It follows supporters brawling at Allianz Stadium during the Rabbitohs and Roosters clash on March 22 - with fans from the same two Sydney clubs fighting at Brookvale Oval almost a week earlier. That followed a violent clash at the NRL season opener in Las Vegas earlier this month, where a Sea Eagles fan left Allegiant Stadium worse for wear following a messy brawl in the stands.