West Coast forward Liam Ryan has been cleared after investigations by the AFL and WA Police found he and his companions were the victims of an attack, a portion of which was caught on camera.
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The Eagles star was probed after video emerged of a physical altercation at a festival in Fremantle on January 17.
But the AFL confirmed on Monday evening Ryan tried to de-escalate the incident after his group was pursued by a larger group, with Seven’s Mitch Cleary reporting his partner was assaulted and suffered facial injuries, before the fight which was captured in the video.
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No action has been taken and he will be free to play in the Indigenous All-Stars’ clash with Fremantle on February 15.
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AFL STATEMENT
The AFL has today concluded its inquiries into a video that surfaced on social media of West Coast Eagles player Liam Ryan being involved in a physical altercation following a festival held in Fremantle on January 17, 2025.
The AFL Integrity Unit inquiries and investigations by WA Police determined that the altercation occurred after Ryan and his companions were the victims of an attack by a larger group of people whilst leaving the event.
WA police confirmed to the AFL that officers were in the area at the time of the fight and that Ryan was being treated as a witness to an incident where his group was pursued by a larger group, resulting in one of his female companions being assaulted and suffering facial injuries.
It was determined that Ryan attempted to de-escalate the incident and walk away from the group before being confronted, leading to the fight that was captured on social media.
WA Police have advised the AFL that they intend to take no action against Ryan as a result of the matter and that he was cooperative and assisted the police by attending and providing police statements.
It should also be noted that Ryan was not drinking on the night and was driving.
The AFL will take no further action.
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