Noah Balta has spoken for the first time since his assault charge, expressing remorse for his actions in recent months.

The Richmond defender on Tuesday was given a correction order, placed under curfew and fined for an assault in Mulwala on December 30.

Press PLAY to hear Noah Balta’s first words since being charged with assault 

“Violence is never the answer,” he said in the pre-recorded video.

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