Jordan De Goey escapes ban as Collingwood hand down punishment after Bali incident

Collingwood has handed AFL bad boy Jordan De Goey a $25,000 fine – suspended until the end of the season – stemming from the weekend’s incident in Bali.

On Tuesday the Magpies, whose player culture has been called into question in recent days, ‘condemned’ De Goey’s behaviour during the club’s mid-season bye.

The 26-year-old also stated being diagnosed with ADHD last year often results in regretful life mistakes. 

Video first emerged last Friday showing De Goey partying and making sexual gestures, while an unseen figure attempted to pull a woman’s top off.

With Collingwood not in action last weekend, club officials granted De Goey permission a mid-season holiday – a decision they may now regret. 

‘Our club’s very strong position is that disrespect towards women, in any form, is never acceptable and we strongly condemn it,’ Magpies CEO Mark Anderson said in a statement.

‘Jordan’s actions shown in the vision shared on social media are actions we do not accept as a football club, and we are extremely disappointed to see him put himself in this position.

De Goey was granted permission to fly to Bali for a mid-season holiday (pictured)

‘We have spoken to Jordan at length, and he understands the seriousness of the situation.’

The club also confirmed De Goey will continue to undertake his counselling program that he began earlier in the season as he continues to strive for better behaviour off the field.

He was also undertake further education around his behaviour for the incident.

‘While we do not condone his conduct, we will continue to provide the professional and personal support that Jordan requires to ensure that he consistently lives and demonstrates the values that we expect at Collingwood,’ Anderson said.

‘Finally, I would like to reiterate that our Club has very strong values, which include respect, tolerance, and a condemnation of irresponsible behaviour. We expect everyone at our club to uphold these values without compromise.’

De Goey expressed remorse for his actions and took responsibility for the incident.

‘I unreservedly apologise to the Collingwood Football Club, its Members, supporters and the wider community for my conduct in Bali and I accept full responsibility for my actions,’ De Goey said.

‘The actions shown in the video footage are disrespectful and I accept that I have betrayed the trust the Club showed in me by allowing me to take my mid-season break overseas.

‘I fully accept that as an AFL player, I have a unique leadership role in the community and with that role comes responsibility.

‘My actions have fallen short of the standards expected of me as a person, as an AFL footballer and as a representative of the Collingwood Football Club.

‘I had worked hard this year to establish trust and confidence in me to make better decisions and through no one’s fault but my own, I have undone that trust.

‘Late last year, I was diagnosed with ADHD and I am trying to become more aware of why I make mistakes that I do. I have again made a mistake – this is an ongoing journey for me – and I remain absolutely committed to changing.

‘I will be seeking further support to take the appropriate and necessary steps to learn and improve as a person.

‘Again, I apologise for my disrespectful conduct. I understand that I have let many people down and that I have much work to do to again rebuild trust.

‘I am committed to making myself the best person I can be and I believe that the best chance I have to do that is in an environment where I have the support of my teammates and the Club.’

The Magpies will look to put their off-field dramas aside and extend a four-game winning streak against GWS this Sunday.

It comes as a TikTok video emerged of Magpies young guns Jack Ginnivan and Isaac Quaynor rating women to heap more pressure on the club in the midst of the latest De Goey saga.