Jordan De Goey has been sanctioned by the AFL over a nightclub incident, with the Collingwood star to pay $10,000 to the Salvation Army instead of a fine.
The 25-year-old was involved in an altercation in New York last October, but has since escaped any serious punishment after pleading guilty to harassment in the second degree, which is considered a violation, not a crime in Manhattan Criminal Court.
De Goey agreed to plead guilty to the lesser charge as part of a deal which saw three, more-serious charges dropped.
The midfielder was stood down by the Magpies due to the incident and will commit to part-time charitable work with Salvos.
The league released a statement on Friday evening confirming his further sanctions.
"The AFL today announced it had completed its investigation into the conduct of Collingwood Football Club player Jordan De Goey in the early morning of October 30, 2022 while he was overseas in New York," the statement said.
"The AFL determined that Jordan had breached AFL Rule 2.3 by engaging in conduct unbecoming.
"While the AFL found that the altercation that Jordan became embroiled in was not instigated by him, he nevertheless weighed into it in an intoxicated state that led to him being ejected from the venue and ultimately subject to police action.
"Jordan has previously been issued a sanction by the Manhattan Criminal Court and the Collingwood Football Club has required him to commit to permanent part-time work with the Salvation Army.
"In recognition of Jordan’s ongoing involvement with the Salvation Army, as a result of his breach of the AFL Rules, he is required to make a $10,000 donation to that charitable organisation.
“All players have a responsibility to uphold the values and expected behaviours of their club and the AFL,” said AFL Executive General Manager Football Operations and General Counsel Andrew Dillon.
“Jordan did not live up to these expectations and has since taken responsibility for his actions including accepting this sanction from the AFL.”
De Goey will be allowed to return to play this season.
