Footage has emerged of star Broncos duo Pat Carrigan and Adam Reynolds locked in a push and shove after a night out in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley on Sunday.
The Courier Mail is reporting that the altercation took place hours after the club’s annual fan day, with players going out for drinks following the event.
The vision shows Reynolds pushing Carrigan backwards who has a hold of his halfback’s shirt while another man attempts to pull the pair apart.
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A female close to the incident can be heard yelling “let go of him… Adam… Pat… stop”.
“The Broncos are looking into an incident involving some of its playing group in Brisbane City last night,” a Broncos statement read.
“The club was made aware of the incident last night and has been speaking to players across the course of the day to clarify details of what occurred.
“The NRL Integrity Unit has been informed of the matter.”
Broncos coach Kevin Walters is reportedly furious about the incident and meetinhs have taken place with the pair and Brisbane powerbrokers.
Those who witnessed the incident claim that Carrigan was intoxicated after a dinner at the MAYA Mexican restaurant.
Reynolds reportedly suggested his teammate head home in a cab, sparking the altercation which spilled out onto the street.
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Fellow teammates Corey Oates and Reece Walsh were reportedly also in attendance and among those attempting to seperate the pair.
Brisbane chairman Karl Morris told News Corp it is unlikely the pair would be stood down for the season opener and lamented their actions.
“It’s very disappointing,” Morris said.
“It’s so close to the beginning of the season and we’ve always had the view that alcohol is not a performance-enhancing substance.
“They are young men and I’m not going to make excuses for it … These guys should know better.”
However, The NRL integrity unit can also issue a fine to the players involved before the Broncos impose their own penalties.
The Broncos are preparing to depart for a historic Las Vegas season opener in 10 days ahead of a clash against the Roosters at the Allegiant Stadium.
In a statement provided to foxsports.com.au, an NRL spokesperson said: “The NRL Integrity Unit is aware of the matter and is liasing with the club.”
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