- A Geelong Cats player has been charged with assaulting a woman
- The 18-year-old joined the Cats as the 64th pick during the draft.
Geelong Cats player Keighton Matofai-Forbes has reportedly been charged with “assault” following a concert at the weekend.
According The Herald of the Sunthe Cats recruit had been “approached by a woman” at a Dom Dolla concert at Flemington Racecourse in Victoria this weekend.
The newspaper reports that a “physical altercation” allegedly took place between the couple.
The newspaper adds that Matofai-Forbes, 18, “allegedly assaulted the woman.”
It is understood the AFL Integrity Unit has been informed of the matter.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted the AFL and Geelong for a statement.
Keighton Matofai-Forbes has reportedly been accused of “assaulting” a woman during a concert this weekend.
The young football star was selected for the Geelong Cats during the 2024 National Draft as the 69th pick.
The AFL integrity unit is understood to be investigating the allegations against Matofai-Forbes (right)
The 18-year-old forward was selected by Geelong with the Western Jets’ 69th pick during the 2024 National Draft.
He also represented Vic Metro during the AFL U18 championships.
Matofai-Forbes had torn his hamstring at the start of the season in the Vic metro and added that he was now recovered.
“I would describe myself as a powerful player, a powerful athlete and that’s where most of my strengths lie,” Matofai-Forbes told the club following the 2024 draft.
‘Like some of the other guys, I have a very aerobic base and can run all day.
“I can get up in the air and move pretty fast, that’s my strong point.”