Jordie Barrett was destined to be an All Black but his sporting career could have easily taken another path.

All Black Jordie Barrett was calm and compliant as he was led out of the Melbourne Cricket Ground by security staff in what one witness describes as "an absolute stitch up".

Victoria Police removed two men from the ground on Saturday afternoon, during the third day of the Boxing Day cricket test between New Zealand and Australia, with Barrett believed to be one of them.

The men were evicted from the grounds about 2.50pm [Australian time] for behavioural issues, a Victoria Police spokeswoman said.

SUPPLIED All Black Jordie Barrett with a young fan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

"The 22-year-old and 23-year-old, both New Zealand nationals, have been evicted and have incurred a 24-hour ban from the MCG."

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Barret's treatment has drawn a strong response on social media channels as Kiwis leaped to his defence.

The Alternative Commentary Collective's lively Facebook page gave an account of the incident from Kiwi Brian Albright in its comments section on the Barrett removal.

"What an absolute stitch up," Albright wrote.

"I was sitting approximately 10 seats from Jordie when he was spotted in the crowd by a fellow Kiwi.

"He had half a beer … and the boys said/chanted 'skull'. Jordie was seated down and finished his half vessel of mid-strength, over-priced 'Great Northern' and a security guard walked over and requested he leave.

"Even the Victoria Police member was on his side and said 'I'd have done the same' but they had to support MCG security.

"Jordie presented as calm and at no stage was arrogant or non-compliant.

"Jordie was just another Kiwi enjoying a poor effort of rubbish cricket ruined by power trippers spoiling a good atmosphere.

"At no point did Jordie appear intoxicated just enjoying a day in the sun supporting some fellow Kiwis on the big stage."

On the same comments feed Adam Gower said: "The security at the MCG was over the top for the two days we were there. People were getting kicked out for nothing."

When asked what the behavioural issues were around Barrett's removal, the police spokeswoman told Stuff she didn't have the "specifics but it is usually some form of behaviour that has breached the peace, nothing criminal."

Stuff reader Sean Maffey presented a photograph of his young nephew with Barrett at the test, saying the rugby star was "extremely approachable accepting an autograph and a pic".

"Kicked out of the cricket for basically no reason at all. Can't believe that he couldn't enjoy a day out with his mates."

A Facebook video stream from one cricket test watcher showed Barrett with a group, enjoying the day's play.

Another New Zealand man, Matt Montgomerie, was at the test and said Barrett did nothing wrong.

"[He] sat down and had a big gulp of half a beer and got kicked out....I was sitting 10 metres from him. He remained calm and had a big gulp."

The five-day Boxing Day cricket test between New Zealand and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground has drawn an estimated 16,000 New Zealanders across the Tasman to watch.

On Boxing Day, 80,000 turned out to watch, and 60,000 attended on Friday. On Saturday 43,603 fans took part.

Barrett, 22, made headlines in 2018 when police were called after he entered an unlocked Dunedin house in the early hours of the morning.

Barrett had played in the Hurricanes' 30-14 loss to the Highlanders on a Friday night and, at about 5am the following day, he and a friend entered a flat where they thought a friend was hosting a party.

A screenshot from a Facebook video of Jordie Barrett at the Black Caps vs Australia test at the MCG.

Finding it empty, they sat down to eat McDonald's they had purchased on the way to the house, but they were confronted by the home's two occupants.

Barrett told media at the time he "was not intoxicated" and apologised for the incident.

"I can't say I'm embarrassed by what's happened, I'm just disappointed with the events that have unfolded. I don't believe I've caused any harm to anyone.

"I had a couple of drinks in town with mates and basically I can recall everything that happened that night."

All Blacks media manager Joe Locke didn't respond to requests for comment.