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The Manly Sea Eagles have released a statement saying that they are aware of an incident on Saturday night involving back Jorge Taufua and close friend and Bulldogs player Jacob Loko.
According to Channel Nine, there is CCTV footage of the two players trading blows on the street outside a venue.
Manly and the Bulldogs have confirmed that the NRL Integrity Unit have been informed of the matter, and the club confirmed that the police are not involved at this stage.
Earlier in 2015, Bulldogs back Loko was arrested for high-level drink driving. Taufua, too, has been in trouble with the law, having been charged with assault for allegedly spitting at a police officer on the Gold Coast.
NRL stars from two of Sydney’s biggest clubs have traded blows outside a bar. The exclusive video ONLY on #9NewsAt6 pic.twitter.com/a2XOyrqeWs
— Nine News Sydney (@9NewsSyd) March 23, 2015
Full statement from Manly:
The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles confirms an incident occurred on Saturday night involving players, and close friends, Jorge Taufua and Jacob Loko (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs).
The Club has spoken to Taufua regarding the incident and will continue to examine the matter. To the club’s knowledge this is not a police matter.
The NRL Integrity Unit has been made aware of the matter.
Both Clubs are in communication regarding the incident and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles will not make any further comment until all inquiries are complete.
Full statement from Canterbury:
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs can confirm an incident in the city on Saturday night between players Jacob Loko and Jorge Taufua (Manly Sea Eagles), who are long-term friends.
The club has spoken to Loko regarding the incident and will now to continue to look into the matter. To the club’s knowledge this is not a police matter and no one else was involved in the incident.
The NRL Integrity Unit have been advised. The Bulldogs are in communication with Manly management and the club will not make any comment until all enquiries are complete.
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