Geelong young gun questioned by police over alleged knowledge of a sexual assault

Geelong midfielder Tanner Bruhn has been interviewed by police concerning his knowledge of an alleged sexual assault.

The alleged incident occurred in Belmont, Geelong, on February 5, 2023. 

Bruhn, along with another man, spoke with detectives from the Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team at Geelong Police Station last Thursday. 

Following the interview, Victoria Police confirmed that the two men were not arrested and were released pending further investigation. 

‘Police have interviewed two men as part of an investigation into an alleged sexual assault in February 2023,’ a spokesperson for Victoria Police said

The AFL is aware of the investigation.

‘As it is a Victoria Police investigation, we are not in a position to make any further comment at this time,’ AFL spokesman Jay Allen told News Corp.

Bruhn is currently preparing for an end of season trip with fellow AFL stars Jack Ginnivan and Jye Caldwell

Bruhn’s football journey began at Newtown and Chilwell Football Club before moving to Geelong Grammar School and Geelong Falcons. 

Drafted by the Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants in 2020, Bruhn was traded to the Geelong Cats at his request ahead of the 2023 season. 

Since joining the Cats, Bruhn has played 36 games, including participation in the finals. 

Despite a season marked by shoulder and wrist injuries, Bruhn was happy to be involved in big matches at Geelong. 

‘These are always the games you want to be a part of,’ he said after the Cats bowed out of the 2024 AFL finals.

Currently, Bruhn is preparing for an off-season trip to the United States with fellow AFL players, including Jack Ginnivan and Jye Caldwell. 

The group plans to begin their five-week vacation in Miami. 

This trip comes after Geelong’s season concluded following their preliminary final loss to the Lions.