Three young men accused of throwing punches during the AFL season opener at the MCG will return to court later this year so a magistrate can view CCTV footage of the alleged brawl.

Sam Bevan-Shannon, 20 of Eltham, and Greensborough brothers Daniel and Patrick O’Connor, aged 19 and 21, have been charged with affray following an alleged brawl at the Richmond and Carlton football match on March 21 this year.

All three walked from the Melbourne Magistrates Court building on Thursday on bail, conditions of which prevent them from attending AFL matches.

The brawl erupted at the MCG during the first game of the season. Credit:Sam Webster/Rhys Wilkinson

The Age had previously revealed that video footage showed at least six men allegedly involved in a melee in front of young children at the MCG following the final siren at the Thursday night match.

The trio are set to return to court in September.