Geelong’s Tom Hawkins playfully responds to a photo of himself at a Taylor Swift concert posted by Collingwood, where he is seen holding two beers in the background while Magpies star Josh Daicos and his girlfriend enjoy the show. Fans quickly noticed Hawkins in the photo and made humorous comments, with some joking about his beer consumption. The incident comes amidst other AFL players’ interactions with Swift’s concerts at the MCG, including Mason Cox seeking fans he obstructed and the AFL preparing the turf for the upcoming season after the concerts. Geelong’s Cameron Ling also criticized fans attending multiple Swift shows.
Tom Hawkins Responds to Taylor Swift Show Photo Drama
So, picture this: Footy star Tom Hawkins chilling at a Taylor Swift concert, minding his own business with a couple of cold ones in hand, only to find himself unwittingly caught in the background of a photo that went viral. Yep, that’s the situation the Geelong great found himself in recently, and let’s just say he had some thoughts about it.
The ‘Stitch-Up’ at Taylor Swift’s Concert
Collingwood, in all their cheeky glory, posted a snap of Magpies star Josh Daicos and his girlfriend Annalise Dalins enjoying Taylor Swift’s Eras tour at the iconic MCG in Melbourne. The picture seemed all sweet and innocent at first, with Daicos and his partner cuddled up and enjoying the show. But wait, what’s that in the background? Oh, just Tom Hawkins casually sipping on a couple of Great Northern lagers, blending into the scene like a pro.
Hawkins, being the good sport that he is, took to the comments section of Collingwood’s Instagram post to call out the apparent ‘stitch-up’. With two beer emojis to accentuate his playful tone, Hawkins light-heartedly pointed out his unexpected cameo in the background of the photo. The internet, as expected, didn’t miss a beat and quickly picked up on the 35-year-old Cats star lurking in the shadows.
Fan Reactions and Double Parking Jokes
Footy fans, always quick to spot the unexpected, wasted no time in highlighting Hawkins’ presence in the photo. Comments flooded in, ranging from ‘Big Tomahawk lurking’ to queries about the number of beers Hawkins had on the go. Some even dubbed it a ‘Tom Hawkins photo bomb’, while others found humor in the idea of him being ‘double parked’ – Aussie slang for nursing two drinks simultaneously.
The banter didn’t stop there, with fans playfully teasing Hawkins for his impromptu appearance at the concert. It seems like even a seasoned footy star like Hawkins can’t escape the watchful eyes of eagle-eyed fans when he’s just trying to enjoy some live music.
AFL Stars and Swift’s Concert Fallout
But Hawkins wasn’t the only AFL player feeling the Taylor Swift concert aftermath. Collingwood’s towering ruckman Mason Cox found himself in a bit of a pickle after inadvertently blocking the view of fans seated behind him at one of Swift’s MCG shows. Cox, in a bid to make amends, took to Instagram to seek out the affected fans and offer them tickets to an upcoming AFL game.
Swift’s concerts not only caused seating issues but also left the MCG turf in dire need of repair. With the AFL season looming, the league faced a race against time to get the stadium pitch-perfect for the opening clash between Carlton and Richmond. The MCG team, no stranger to last-minute turf dramas, rolled up their sleeves to tackle the turf renovation with precision and dedication.
Geelong legend Cameron Ling, now a breakfast radio host, didn’t hold back in his assessment of some Swift fans who attended multiple concerts. Labeling them as ‘the new biggest flogs in the world’, Ling expressed his frustration at the behavior of those flaunting their attendance at multiple shows online. It seems like the Taylor Swift concert series stirred up more than just music and cheers among footy circles.
In the end, the Taylor Swift concert saga brought together footy stars, fans, and even the MCG turf team in a whirlwind of unexpected moments and playful jabs. Who knew a simple concert photo could spark such a chain of events in the footy world? Tom Hawkins certainly didn’t see that one coming, but hey, that’s the magic of live music and footy fandom colliding in the most unexpected ways.
