Former NRL star Wendell Sailor arrested over allegations of obstructing traffic and resisting arrest
Sailor was on bail for alcohol-related charges stemming from an incident in Sydney’s city centre more than a year earlier when the latest arrest took place.
He previously pleaded not guilty to charges of common assault, behaving in an offensive manner, refusing to leave a licensed premises and intimidation after allegedly attacking two men outside a bar in November 2024.
Fernon said he understood Sailor was going through a difficult family situation, but that was no excuse for breaching his undertakings.
He released Sailor on conditions that included seeing a doctor within seven days and accepting any recommended treatments, as well as an undertaking that he wouldn’t be intoxicated in public.
“If you breach your bail conditions, you’ll end up back in custody. That’s just what happens,” the magistrate said. “The responsibility is on you … just you.“
Sailor, who sat forward in his cell as he was told he would be allowed to leave, replied: “Yes sir. Thanks very much, appreciate it.“
He is due to face Wollongong Local Court on December 16 on the latest charges, while a hearing has been scheduled for February over the assault allegations.
Sailor was a prolific try-scorer during his 17-year rugby career, including crossing the line 13 times in 37 games for the Wallabies and earning a start in the 2003 Rugby World Cup final.
He finished his 222-game NRL career in 2009 after nine seasons with the Brisbane Broncos and two seasons with the St George Illawarra Dragons.
With AAP
