A court is likely to follow the High Court's decision in Lewis v ACT and award Mike substantial vindicatory damages. 

Mike could raise the High Court's decision in Lewis v ACT and ask the court to order El to pay his legal costs on an indemnity basis to ensure that the vindication of his right to bodily integrity comes at no cost to him. 

A court is likely to award Mike nominal damages and exemplary damages because El acted reprehensibly. 

A court would likely award Mike aggravated damages because there is a need to deter El and other footy fans from throwing pies at future footy games.