Victorian footballer's contract torn up after alleged assault

[ad_1] A footballer in Victoria's north-west has had his contract instantly terminated after being charged with an alleged assault.

Pink Cliffs footballer Isaiah Johnson confronted Mildura Magistrates' Court docket on Tuesday charged with illegal assault.

He was granted bail on the situation that he reside at a home in Footscray in Melbourne's west.

On Thursday afternoon, the Pink Cliffs Soccer Netball Membership (RCFNC) launched a press release saying the membership was made conscious of the alleged incident and had made the choice to terminate Mr Johnson's contract, efficient instantly.

The membership mentioned it had been made conscious of issues about Mr Johnson's wellbeing and had supplied him entry to counselling companies.

Nevertheless, the membership mentioned Mr Johnson advised them he was already receiving assist in Robinvale.

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The RCFNC mentioned the cost towards Mr Johnson was "critical" and that violence towards any particular person was "solely unacceptable" and wouldn't be "tolerated in our society".

"RCFNC needs to state unequivocally that it doesn't condone any of the behaviours for which the participant has been charged," the membership wrote.

In a press release right this moment, the Sunraysia Soccer Netball League (SFNL) mentioned it "totally helps" the actions taken by the membership.

Pink Cliffs Soccer Netball Membership says violent behaviour is just not "tolerated in our society". ( Fb: Pink Cliffs Soccer Netball Membership )

"Violence towards others — particularly on this context — is deeply unacceptable and stands in direct opposition to the values of our recreation and SFNL neighborhood," the league mentioned.

"Consistent with our governance processes, the league is monitoring the state of affairs carefully and can take any additional motion deemed needed in accordance with our guidelines, insurance policies, and the recommendation of related authorities."

The league mentioned Mr Johnson was serving a two-match suspension that prevented him from taking the sector once more this season, which meant he would miss the Tigers' finals marketing campaign.

The ahead had kicked 23 objectives this season after becoming a member of the membership from Robinvale-Euston Soccer Netball Membership in the course of the low season.