Why footy fans are applauding a Brisbane grand final hero who never played a game for the Lions Brisbane Lions staff member applauded by football fans He made sure players shook hands with Auskick kids Occurred after side's shock 60-point win over Sydney By James Cooney For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:30 BST, 29 September 2024 | Updated: 01:30 BST, 29 September 2024 e-mail View comments Footy fans are applauding a staff member of the Brisbane Lions for his heroics after the full-time siren had blasted at the MCG on Saturday afternoon. The Brisbane Lions rebounded from last year's grand final heartbreak in stunning fashion, belting Sydney by 60 points to claim their first AFL premiership in more than two decades. One Lions staff member emerged a hero during the celebrations, by reminding players to shake the hands of the Auskick kid when they receive their premiership medal.
'The Brisbane 'SHAKE THE KIDS HANDS' bloke deserves a medal,' posted on fan on X. 'Absolutely loving the Brisbane Lions member of staff who, as he hands the caps to the players, is sternly reminding them to shake the kids hands,' posted another. 'This man making sure the players put the hats on the kid's head is the real f*** around and find out guy at Brisbane,' wrote a third.
'100%, every team needs this guy gently reminding them don't forgot those kids,' replied another. Unfortunately, Lions star star Charlie Cameron got caught up in the moment and completely ignored the young footy fan who tried.