One punter has decided to ignore government advice on social isolation and strip down in front of a live news cross.
The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, when 7News sports reporter Mark Stevens was tasked with doing a live cross from the headquarters of the St Kilda football club.
With the coronavirus putting the AFL on hold, Stevens was reporting on how the players and staff are planning on dealing with the indefinite break.
But the story took an unexpected twist when the intruder – who decided to cover his face with a T-shirt yet leave the rest of his body exposed – emerged onto screens.
You can see the incident here.
This kind of professionalism proves you’re one of the best in the business. pic.twitter.com/5hjxExLeCc
— Brad Smith (@BradSmith2110) March 24, 2020
7News did a good job of cutting away as soon as the lunatic appeared on-screen, however, it seems more went on off-camera.
“Streaker just tapped me on backside during live cross,” Stevens shared on Twitter.
Speaking with 7News, Stevens revealed he had not initially suspected the perp.
“I was just setting up as normal for a live cross and I saw this guy with dark, long-hair hiding under the trees,” Stevens said.
“I thought he’s just a supporter concerned about the future of St Kilda, he just wants to hear what I’ve got to say about the footy club.
“And then as I’m about to go to air I see him drop his strides and he basically just ran straight at me as I’m doing my live cross.
“He came across and grabbed my butt cheek – then he ran off and disappeared down some back street in Moorabbin.”
