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Riewoldt in naked image scuffle

Posted by: 3AW and The Age | 20 January, 2011 - 2:18 PM
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Embattled St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt’s controversial off-season has continued with reports he was involved in a scuffle sparked by the naked image of him distributed via a public website.

The Age newspaper’s Martin Blake broke the news Riewoldt ended up ‘shirltess’ after a scrap with two men outside a South Melbourne eatery.

“St Kilda has been told that Riewoldt last night was verbally abused and accosted by the men, who approached him waving an iPhone showing a copy of the controversial nude photograph that has been the subject of recent debate,” wrote Blake in The Age.

Riewoldt is believed to have responded to the taunts by brushing himself past one of the men, which apparently led to the scuffle.

The Saints were made aware of the incident by Riewoldt, who is understood to be shattered over the so-called ‘Dikileaks’ scandal, where a naked image of him and team-mate Zac Dawson was publicly distributed by a 17-year-old female who 3AW has chosen not to name.

The teenager also released a naked image of St Kilda player Nick Dal Santo, who is yet to speak publicly about the scandal.

A Victoria Police spokesman said he was aware there had been an alleged incident.

The latest non-football story to rock St Kilda comes on the back of the club confirming it will travel to New Zealand for a week from January 22-29.

“We’ve been planning this trip for a long time and all the players and staff are really excited for the challenge ahead” coach Ross Lyon said in a statement released shortly before news of the Riewoldt incident broke.

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Blog comments Your Say

  • Nick, you did a very very silly thing and now your sexuality will be questioned for evermore. Get used to it, it's not going to go away. It's the sort of thing that will haunt you for years.

    Jason Friday 21 January, 2011 - 7:23 AM

  • Hey Nick don't let the odd moron get you down mate, your better then that, the ones that scuffle
    with you in the street are nothing but useless good for nothings that have never done anything with their lives.
    I have never been or ever will be a Saints supporter but I know a descent kind person when I see one, and Nick
    you are just that!
    And all these smart arses pointing the finger at you for some silly buggerising around with your mates should have a look at themselves!

    Keep your chin up mate you are a good man.

    Bert

    Bert Kokshoorn Thursday 20 January, 2011 - 10:34 PM

  • NO pity for you Nick you are in for a lot more of this,sorry right whack!..

    Steve Thursday 20 January, 2011 - 7:59 PM

  • girl stole the photos aint nicks fault that his dumb team mate did what he should not have ! that $$#%#$%% should be sued and fined for littering too

    jen Thursday 20 January, 2011 - 6:10 PM

  • isn't it about time softy sooky rievolt stood down as captain and handed captaincy to lenny hayes?
    if he cannot handle taunting pre season, or accept responsibility for HIS actions, how is he going to cope all year?
    he clearly posed for those shots, yet continues to sook about it and blame others.
    i hope for their sakes, the 'money shot' isn't released.
    on another note, at least we now understand why zac dawson is still at the club.....
    yes, i know the media & afl will continue to defend "saint" nick.
    ps. this news was on the internet last night, don't know why it took so long for media (theage) to break it?

    Mia Thursday 20 January, 2011 - 6:09 PM

  • your going to cop it for the rest of your playing days nick

    col Thursday 20 January, 2011 - 5:57 PM

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