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Richmond draftee charged with assault

Posted by: 3AW Radio | 7 January, 2010 - 12:09 PM
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FEBRUARY 1: Richmond draftee Troy Taylor has been charged wth one count of assault for his alleged role in an incident over New Year's in Alice Springs.

Taylor is required to appear in the Alice Springs Magistrates Court on February 18.

"We knew Troy had a number of issues he was dealing with when we drafted him," Richmond CEO Brendon Gale said.

"The Richmond Football Club has a professional network of support helping Troy address his issues but we have also advised Troy that he needs to take personal responsibility for the decisions he makes."

JANUARY 7: Richmond has confirmed Northern Territory police are investigating an incident involving one of the club's draftees.

LORETTA JOHNS: Tigers draftee Troy Taylor has been accused of assaulting three people in Alice Springs on New Year's Eve.

Northern Territory police say three men aged 33, 39 and 47 were all assaulted at a street party in Campbell Street just after 12-30 in the morning.

One of the men had to be taken to hospital.

It's alleged Taylor was was with a group of teenagers who had gate-crashed the party. He's accused of lashing out when he was asked to leave.

Police say they're still speaking to witnesses and victims while the Tigers say they've notified the AFL and are taking the matter very seriously.

Taylor, 18, was picked up by Richmond with selection 51 in last year's national draft.

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Blog comments Your Say

  • As a Richmond Member I say Sack him if he is found guilty. Being drafted is a privilege and carries responsibilities. There were other teenagers who just missed out on being drafted who would have behaved in a correct manner. And it would also put the young players on notice any transgression will end their chance to play at the elite level

    Al Friday 8 January, 2010 - 7:03 AM

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