- Aussie Rules star Jamie Elliott has been arrested for drunkenly urinating into bin
- Collingwood forward was arrested just before 5am on Sunday in Melbourne
- The 25-year-old was fined and released but could face further action from club
Aussie Rules star Jamie Elliott has been arrested for drunkenly urinating into a wheelie bin during an alcohol-fuelled night.
The Collingwood forward was caught by police committing the act in north Melbourne just before 5am on Sunday.
The 25-year-old was arrested and fined $634 for ‘being drunk in a public place, before he was released by officers.
Elliott called the club to inform them of the incident personally. He faces further disciplinary action from the team.
Aussie Rules star Jamie Elliott has been arrested for drunkenly urinating into a wheelie bin during an alcohol-fuelled night (Image unrelated to incident)
The 25-year-old was arrested and fined $634 for ‘being drunk in a public place, before he was released by officers (Image unrelated to incident)
‘Police arrested a 25-year-old man for being drunk in North Melbourne early Sunday morning (5 Nov),’ the police statement reads.
‘It’s understood the Richmond man was seen urinating into a bin on Victoria Street about 4.50am. He was released and fined $634 for being drunk in a public place.’
Elliott officially returns from his post-season leave on November 20 where he will meet with the club to discuss further action.
Elliott officially returns from his post-season leave on November 20 where he will meet with the club to discuss further action
The extremely talented small forward had the best season of his career after spending two years out of the game with a serious back injury
He could face another fine from Collingwood and faces suspension.
The extremely talented small forward had the best season of his career after spending two years out of the game with a serious back injury.
Elliott played in 17 games kicking 34 goals for the Magpies in 2017, the best figures in a career delayed by injuries.