QRL rules out sending guards to junior rugby league clubs following brawl Logan Brothers and Browns Plains were involved in an all-in brawl during an under-18 rugby league game. QUEENSLAND Rugby League has ruled out funding security guards for junior matches after an all-in brawl between players and spectators south of Brisbane at the weekend. As revealed at couriermail.com.au yesterday, three players have been suspended for eight weeks and more are expected to face disciplinary action as investigations continue. The fight started in the opening minutes of an under-18 match between Browns Plains and Logan Brothers on Sunday. More than 40 players and spectators were involved in the melee, which a witness said escalated after a fight between two players. "There wasn't one player who wasn't involved and the referee tried to call everyone to attention but they had to get him into the referees' room to protect him," said the spectator, who asked not to be identified. The ugly scenes came after a brawl involving spectators marred the under-18 grand final between Waterford and Redcliffe in September last year. A QRL spokesman said the use of security guards could be considered during junior matches in Logan, and other areas across southeast Queensland, but it would have to be funded by the clubs. "Any additional security measures would be a decision for clubs and the respective leagues to determine," he said. As it currently stands, a 'home' and 'away' team duty official must be present at each game. He said the QRL would continue to come down hard on offenders but denied it needed to toughen its stance. Strong penalties were imposed on junior players and clubs involved in last year's incident and any players, coaches or spectators who are found to have behaved inappropriately in this alleged incident will be dealt with accordingly after all the reports are submitted. Brisbane Rugby League Referees Association president Marc Sauvage declined to comment on the incident. Browns Plains Rugby League Club also refused to comment while investigations were continuing, and Logan Brothers had yet to respond to phone calls. Browns Plains Officer-in-Charge Senior Sergeant Michael Leafe said police were not called to the game and had not received complaints about the incident. He said police could not take action unless an assault complaint was made.