Watch the bizarre moment a seagull is KO'd during footy match: 'One in a million shot'

In a bizarre moment during an Aussie Rules match in Victoria, an unlucky seagull became an unexpected casualty when it was hit by a ball, leaving players and footy fans stunned.
The Seaford Tigers took on the Somerville Eagles on Saturday afternoon in the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League - and the big talking point afterwards was the welfare of a seagull that got collected by a drop punt.
The incident occurred when a Somerville player launched a kick towards goal and struck the seagull flying past.
The bird dropped from the sky with a thud onto the grass. A Somerville player picked up the unconscious seagull and carried it off the pitch.
Footage of the incident was uploaded to social media, in which the poster noted: 'I've seen some stuff in footy, but this is probably up there with the weirdest.'
The clip was shared far and wide, with many fans saying they hadn't seen anything like it.
*My club but not my video*
Somerville V Seaford today
I've seen some stuff in footy, but this is probably up there with the weirdest… @AFL @PaulAmy375 pic.twitter.com/mjtw5vh3l6
— Carteagle (@Carteagle) June 21, 2025
'One in a million shot,' replied one X user.
'Holy cow that's crazy,' said another.
Others could see the funny side of the bizarre incident.
'Great smother,' posted one.
'3-week concussion rule,' joked another
'Another rough day for Steven Seagull,' replied a third.

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