‘Stupid’ AFL star breaks his silence
Richmond defender Noah Balta has spoken for the first time since he was spared jail time for assault, apologising for his actions.
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Watch: Balta breaks silence after fiery Yze press conference
Noah Balta has spoken for the first time since his assault charge, detailing his remorse for his “stupid” act and committing to working on himself as a person in light of the incident.
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