Brad Haddin, centre, shows his usual lack of class as he goads fallen NZ batsman Grant Elliott.

Michael Clarke believes none of his players overstepped the mark in their treatment of dismissed New Zealand batsmen in Sunday's World Cup victory at the MCG.

Martin Guptill, Grant Elliott and Dan Vettori each received hefty send-offs, with Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin involved in confrontations with Guptill and Elliott.

Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum declined to delve into the issue when pressed on it after the match, but that didn't stop social media users from having a dig at the Australians.

"It wasn't really discussed within the group. Send-offs are send-offs. It's not something we necessarily are concerned about," McCullum said.

"I think the focus should be on how well Australia played and how they deserve this victory, rather than any minor issues on the way through."

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Australia captain Clarke said he had not witnessed any behaviour he had been unhappy about.

1 of 50 Getty Images Michael Clarke and the Australian cricket team celebrate after beating the Black Caps to win the World Cup in Melbourne. 2 of 50 Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Brendon McCullum and the Black Caps look on after losing the Cricket World Cup final by seven wickets to Australia at the MCG. 3 of 50 Getty Images Michael Clarke and the Australian cricket team celebrate after beating the Black Caps to win the World Cup in Melbourne. 4 of 50 Getty Images Grant Elliott, Martin Guptill and Matt Henry of New Zealand look dejected after their seven-wicket loss to the Australians in the Cricket World Cup final. 5 of 50 Reuters Michael Clarke and the Australian cricket team celebrate with the bubbly after beating the Black Caps to win the World Cup in Melbourne. 6 of 50 Getty Images Shane Watson and Steve Smith of Australia celebrate after beating the Black Caps to win the Cricket World Cup in Melbourne. 7 of 50 Getty Images Aussie batsmen Shane Watson and Steve Smith celebrate after beating the Black Caps to win the Cricket World Cup in Melbourne. 8 of 50 Getty Images Steve Smith of Australia celebrates hitting the winning runs in the Cricket World Cup final against the Black Caps at Melbourne's MCG. 9 of 50 Getty Images Members of the Australian cricket team take to the field in celebration after beating the Black Caps to win the Cricket World Cup final. 10 of 50 Getty Images New Zealand left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori takes a moment in the field during the Cricket World Cup final against Australia at the MCG. 11 of 50 Getty Images Aussie skipper Michael Clarke sends one to the boundary against the Black Caps in the Cricket World Cup final at the MCG. 12 of 50 Reuters New Zealand's captain Brendon McCullum (left) hands the ball to bowler Tim Southee in the Cricket World Cup final at Melbourne's MCG. 13 of 50 Getty Images Aussie skipper Michael Clarke bats against the Black Caps in the Cricket World Cup final at the MCG. 14 of 50 Getty Images Black Caps bowler Matt Henry celebrates after taking the wicket of David Warner in the Cricket World Cup final at the MCG. 15 of 50 Lawrence Smith/Fairfax NZ Kiwi fans gather in Britomart, Auckland to cheer the Black Caps on against Australia during the final of the Cricket World Cup. 16 of 50 Lawrence Smith/Fairfax NZ Kiwi fans gather in Britomart, Auckland to cheer the Black Caps on against Australia during the final of the Cricket World Cup. 17 of 50 Lawrence Smith/Fairfax NZ Kiwi fans gather in Britomart, Auckland to cheer the Black Caps on against Australia during the final of the Cricket World Cup. 18 of 50 Getty Images Australian No 3 Steve Smith in action against the Black Caps in the Cricket World Cup final at the MCG in Melbourne. 19 of 50 Getty Images Aussie opener David Warner of Australia puts one away against the Black Caps in the Cricket World Cup final at the MCG. 20 of 50 Getty Images The Black Caps celebrate after Trent Boult dismisses Aaron Finch in the Cricket World Cup final. 21 of 50 Getty Images Australian opener Aaron Finch looks dejected after being dismissed by Trent Boult in the Cricket World Cup final at the MCG. 22 of 50 Reuters New Zealand batsmen Tim Southee (left) and Trent Boult (centre) walk off the field after the Black Caps were dismissed for 183 in the World Cup final. 23 of 50 Reuters New Zealand's Trent Boult (left) walks off the field as members of the Australian team celebrate after the Black Caps were bowled out for 183. 24 of 50 Getty Images Mitchell Johnson and Brad Haddin celebrate after the dismissal of Luke Ronchi in the Cricket World Cup final. 25 of 50 Getty Images Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson celebrates taking the wicket of Daniel Vettori in the Cricket World Cup final. 26 of 50 Reuters New Zealand's Grant Elliott (centre) reacts as he walks off the field after being dismissed for 83 runs during the Cricket World Cup final against Australia. 27 of 50 Getty Images Brad Haddin of Australia smiles as he passes rival wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi during the Cricket World Cup final at the MCG. 28 of 50 Getty Images James Faulkner of Australia celebrates with his team mates after dismissing Black Caps allrounder Corey Anderson. 29 of 50 Getty Images Aussie quick James Faulkner celebrates after sending Black Caps allrounder Corey Anderson packing in the Cricket World Cup final at the MCG. 30 of 50 Getty Images Black Caps batsman Ross Taylor trudges off the MCG after being caught by Australian keeper Brad Haddin in the Cricket World Cup final. 31 of 50 Getty Images New Zealand's Grant Elliott gets one away against Australia in the Cricket World Cup final at the MCG. 32 of 50 Getty Images Ross Taylor of New Zealand bats during the World Cup final against Australia at Mlebourne's MCG. 33 of 50 Getty Images Aussie quick Josh Hazlewood fields his own delivery during the Cricket World Cup final at the MCG in Melbourne. 34 of 50 Reuters Black Caps batsman Kane Williamson watches as he is caught by Australia's Mitchell Johnson for twelve runs during the Cricket World Cup final. 35 of 50 Reuters Black Caps opener Martin Guptill is bowled by Aussie spinner Glenn Maxwell in the Cricket World Cup final at the MCG. 36 of 50 Getty Images Aussie spinner Glenn Maxwell celebrates after taking the wicket of Black Caps opener Martin Guptill in the Cricket World Cup final at the MCG. 37 of 50 Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Martin Guptill gets a hold of one during the Cricket World Cup final against Australia at the MCG in Melbourne. 38 of 50 Getty Images Brendon McCullum of New Zealand is bowled out by Mitchell Starc of Australia in the opening over of the Cricket World Cup final. 39 of 50 Getty Images Mitchell Starc of Australia celebrates taking the wicket of Brendon McCullum of New Zealand during the Cricket World Cup final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. 40 of 50 Getty Images Mitchell Starc of Australia is congratulated by teammates after getting the wicket of Brendon McCullum of New Zealand with his first over in the Cricket World Cup final. 41 of 50 Reuters Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum (right) stands with his team mates during the playing of the national anthems before the start of their Cricket World Cup final match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. 42 of 50 Getty Images Iconic former New Zealand cricketer Martin Crowe inspects the pitch prior to the World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. 43 of 50 Gabrielle Garcia and Anna Rouse in Auckland, ready and waitng. 44 of 50 Getty Images Black Caps supporters pose as they arrive for the Cricket World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. 45 of 50 Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Kiwi fans are flocking to the MCG in Melbourne to cheer on the Black Caps in the World Cup final against Australia. 46 of 50 Laura Walters/Fairfax NZ Sonali Pedley-Gill, 8, Kai Pedley-Gill, 10, and father Stephen Pedley will backing the Black Caps during Sunday's 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"I can't remember a player getting a send-off. Maybe I was too far from the action," he said.

"Obviously it's a World Cup final. There's passion, there's excitement, there's adrenalin running through the guys' bodies."

Clarke said if anything did occur, it may have been retaliatory.

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"You cop as good as you give. I know this team has copped a fair bit of stick throughout this World Cup," he said.

"The boys have got long memories. Maybe there was something there [from the Auckland match]; I'm not too sure.

"I don't think there was anything that was below the belt."

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