Tigers forward Mykelti Lefau was caught drink driving over the weekend by Victoria Police, allegedly blowing over double the legal limit.
The 27-year-old's blood alcohol reading of .108, as reported by the Herald Sun, could mean Lefau is disqualified from driving for at least 10 to 14 months.
After showing genuine promise as an athletic spearhead in the first half of 2024, the New Zealand-born player ruptured his ACL, which sidelined him for the early portion of 2025.
Coupled with a calf injury, he was kept to just one AFL appearance last season, coming on as the medical substitute against Adelaide in Round 16. He kicked six goals in six games for the Tigers' VFL side in 2025.
Following Richmond's 50-point loss to Essendon on Friday, Tigers development coach Jack Ziebell lauded the progress of Lefau, who kicked three goals on the day.
"He's a powerful, big key forward and a strong body but he'd been through a bit last year and tore his calf toward the back half of the season," Ziebell said.
"For him to get up and do a full pre-season and show what he's capable of out there today is really pleasing for us."
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