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This Seagull Getting Owned By A Ball At The Footy Is A Perfect Metaphor For My Life

Relatable.

by Tom Clift  22 April 2018
AFL Seagull

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An unsuspecting seagull was cleaned up by the football during Sunday’s AFL clash between Hawthorn and North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium. And honestly, if there is a better metaphor for life in general, I cannot think of it.

One minute the poor bird was chilling on the turf minding its own business. The next minute, whack: taken out by a ball to the back of its head.

The incident was captured during the Channel 7 broadcast, complete with colour commentary by Brian Taylor.

The bird was left with an injured wing and was unable to fly. It was later seen being rescued by a group of match officials.

Footy fans have expressed their concern for the animal on social media, with many asking for an update on its injury.

It was a bad day for birds all around, with the Hawks going down in an upset by 28 points.