Brisbane Broncos star David Fifita remains behind bars in Indonesia despite reports he had reached a “peace agreement” with the security guard he allegedly assaulted in Bali.
Fifita has been held inside a police station for more than 24 hours after he allegedly hit Dani Irawan in the early hours of Saturday morning at La Favela nightclub.
According to a report in the Courier Mail, the 19-year-old will stay in custody until the local police chief makes a final call on the matter.
The bouncer who accused Fifita of hitting him has reportedly forgiven the 19-year-old and accepted his apology.
Brisbane Broncos welfare officer Adam Walsh has flown to Bail and is continuing to work with local representatives to help resolve the issue.
“David is respectful of Indonesian law and is co-operating with local authorities,” the Broncos said in a statement issued on Sunday night.
“The Broncos are also working with the NRL integrity unit on the issue.
“The club will provide more updates as information becomes available.”
Fifita’s lawyer says the teenage forward “doesn’t remember” hitting the security guard and is confident the issue can be quickly resolved.
Irawan indicated he would be willing to forgive Fifita.
“He said, ‘sorry, sorry’,” Irawan told 7news.com.au, adding that he believed Fifita was sincere.
But first he wants to speak with Fifita again to ensure he is truly remorseful. It’s understood there are plans for Irawan to meet with Fifita’s lawyers on Monday.
Irawan said he wasn’t seeking compensation and was prepared to sign a so-called “peace agreement”, which shaped as Fifita’s best hope of being released.
A police report obtained by the Seven Network said Fifita was not initially able to be interrogated because he was under the influence of alcohol.
The incident took place at the same nightspot where Nelson Asofa-Solomona was involved in a wild brawl a month ago, which resulted in a three-game ban and a suspended $15,000 fine, and comes a fortnight after Fifita captained a Junior Kangaroos team to a win over France in Wollongong.
Fifita is set to enter the final year of his NRL contract with Brisbane and is widely considered the hottest free agent available for the 2021 season.
He has been linked with a number of NRL clubs, including South Sydney.
Really
Guest
Is he back in Tonga? This ain’t his home!
Extra Short Leg
Roar Rookie
Young David, did you not get the memo? Balinese officials prefer their apologies in US dollars!!!!!!!!
Nat
Roar Guru
and to think he'll still have more respect than the 2019 Roosters GF.
Nat
Roar Guru
Lodge had his troubles with WT champ. Roberts started his issues with the Roosters little brother - souths and 3 others clubs. Segs, coming straight from Cronulla, wonder where he picked up a performance-enhancing habit? There are others though, how's tricky Trindle faring these days? Still beating on women and cops? Craig Field? Burgess and Sutton getting beaten up then arrested in the US? Zane Musgrove one of yours as well? Walker and Gray still hanging out in matching hospital beds after another OD? How many beers in Inglis allowed before getting behind the wheel? Or should we just wheel in big Sam? Bahaha, talk about pillars...
Laughing Rooster
Guest
He is apparently back on home soil. Broncos will be arranging a ticker tape parade to welcome him home. He has also been appointed to arrange next seasons Mad Monday festivities. What a hoot!
BeastieBoy
Roar Rookie
Spoiler Alert ***BREAKING NEWS: Todd Greenberg has just announced the NRL Integrity Unit will relocate to Bali. Greenberg said the move will save time and money in the off season. #NRL
Justin Kearney
Roar Rookie
The latter in my view. But it’s tight.
Succhi
Roar Rookie
I’m interested to see the NRL Integrity’s response. What is considered worse - being caught on film but not arrested and sober (Nelson) or being arrested, drunk with no video evidence (Fifita - allegedly).
Omnitrader
Roar Rookie
I don’t know many 19 year olds who can handle their booze, especially on a footy trip with older blokes.
Chris Love
Roar Guru
None of your business or mine. Absolutely none! Either way it was Wests that bailed him out in NY not the Bronco's. Even if they I provide security, how is a financial powerhouse, providing loan security so that victims of crime could be compensated a bad thing. You really have things twisted.
Laughing Rooster
Guest
Amount of loan? Security offered? Are you employed by the Courier Mail or just believe everything the "righteous Broncos machine' tells you? Don't be a sheep & think for yourself if that's possible.
Noosa Duck
Roar Rookie
Have to agree there with you Chris, all the Bronco's have done is upgraded his contract based on performance. Bennett was prepared to give the bloke a chance. Lodge has admitted what he did was wrong and worked his way through it and to be honest is doing a lot of community work in regards to drugs & drug rehabilitation. I have made my share of stuff ups in my life time so I am not throwing any stones at the bloke that is for sure.
Nick
Roar Guru
Look, I'm just being a cheeky pest if I'm honest...but I am curious to see where you draw the line at extra-judicial violence.
Chris Love
Roar Guru
That’s 100% correct. Lodge was a West Tigers player when NY happened and was dealt with 100% by the Tigers at the time. He was “Bailed” out then suspended for 2 years before signing with Brisbane. If you think giving him a basement salary contract that enabled him to come to a compensation agreement, and get a loan to pay that compensation is “bailing” him out, then you feel free to sit in your bitter and twisted altered reality.
JOHN ALLAN
Guest
Oh that's right. The Broncos didn't "help" Lodge. Have Santa, The Easter Bunny & The Tooth Fairy been to your house recently?
Chris Love
Roar Guru
You’re new to Rugby League I guess???
Sideline Eye
Guest
Is there any "petty cash" left after bailing out Lodge in NY?
Noosa Duck
Roar Rookie
Moose, guess I should have expected something like that from you,
JOHN ALLAN
Guest
Being drunk is apparently an excuse. What about character references from Matt Lodge, James Segeyaro & former teammate James Roberts? Fellow pillars of society.
Noosa Duck
Roar Rookie