Brisbane NRL star David Fifita has been arrested in Bali after an alleged brawl at the same nightclub where Nelson Asofa-Solomona had landed himself in trouble last month.
The Broncos on Saturday confirmed Fifita was in jail. The club has immediately flown an official to meet their key forward.
“The Brisbane Broncos have today been made aware that David Fifita has been detained by authorities in Bali after an alleged incident involving a security guard,” a Broncos statement read.
“The club is working with representatives in Bali to provide David all the support he needs, and a Broncos official is travelling to Indonesia today.”
The Seven Network reported Fifita, holidaying with Broncos teammate Payne Haas, allegedly assaulted a security guard early at La Favela nightclub.
It is the same nightspot where Melbourne’s Asofa-Solomona was involved in a wild brawl, which resulted in a three-game ban and a suspended $15,000 fine.
A police report obtained by Seven alleged the security guard was hit in the face by a foreigner who was riding a motorbike taxi.
“The perpetrator jumped from the motorbike and tried to approach the victim, but was prevented by ojek driver,” the police report reads.
“The victim felt pain in his face and made a report at Kuta police station.
“Based on report, police went to the crime scene, asking witnesses and the victim. A bule (foreigner) that was allegedly the perpetrator was arrested.
“The perpetrator was taken to Kuta police station for further investigation.
“The alleged perpetrator could not be interrogated yet as he is still under the influence of alcohol.”
It is understood Fifita can be detained for 24 hours before being named as a suspect or freed by police.
“So the alleged perpetrator was nabbed straight away and taken to the police station,” Kuta police chief Teuku Ricki Fadlianshah told the Seven Network.
“Witnesses said that he hit La Favela’s security. An ojek driver tried to separate them and he tried to hit the security again.
“It is still being investigated. Based on witnesses, the perpetrator spontaneously hit the security without any reason. But we are still facing difficulties to interrogate him.”
The incident comes a fortnight after Fifita captained a Junior Kangaroos team to a win over France in Wollongong.
The 19-year-old is also set to enter the final year of his current contract, and is widely considered arguably the hottest free agent available for the 2021 season.
He has been linked with a number of rival clubs, including South Sydney.
Meh
Guest
Bali police should plant drugs on him and throw the key away.
Nick
Roar Guru
Indeed. That's why the bogans hit Bali up... cheaper than Noosa, Coffs harbour, port Stephens, cairns, whitsundays, Byron bay etc etc
John
Guest
No not a waste of ink, contract would say NO BOOZE, so therefore he wouldn't be drunk and acting lilke a moron no matter where he was.
John
Guest
This is what happens when you give young men copious amounts of money
elvis
Roar Rookie
Have you seen the deals on Bali Holidays vs holidaying here?
Pete
Guest
League players and Bali just dont mix...
Duncan Smith
Roar Guru
Phuket why not?
Forty Twenty
Roar Rookie
You'd probably be feeling pretty invincible as a 19 year old who has clubs fighting to stick a million big ones in your pocket every season. A night or two in captivity in Bali would be a sharp dose of reality you would hope, if the reports are correct.
JOHN ALLAN
Guest
Two points. At least he wasn't playing the pokies. Secondly would a character reference from Matt Lodge be of assistance to him? I guess not.
Succhi
Roar Rookie
He’s 19, cashed up and stupid and travels to Bali - what could possibly go wrong. Isn’t schoolies kicking off this week? Strange timing.
Loosehead
Guest
Why go to Bali to get drunk and punch on when it would be much cheaper to do it locally.
Nick
Roar Guru
It would be a waste of ink. They'll just go to Phuket. The great plan B.
Justin Kearney
Roar Rookie
Here’s an idea. Don’t suspend him. Dock half his next years salary by 50% and put that towards junior development. He can play a full season on half pay. These blokes are utterly irresponsible and have to learn a lesson.
Clanger McClunk
Guest
I can see a Bali ban coming some time in the future for RL players. If it is stupid, drunken behaviour then Fifita's club needs to add a no booze, no Bali clause into his contract. If the NRL integrity unit is serious then here is one very good footballer having a lengthy off season.
Stuart
Roar Rookie
Just can’t let em outta your sight for 5 minutes.
Justin Kearney
Roar Rookie
Dear me, what is wrong with these blokes? Police can’t interview him because he’s still alcohol affected? And Bali? This is a new level of stupid.