Isaac Heeney witnessed Taylor Garner pub altercation

New details of emerged of the altercation at a Sydney hotel that resulted in North Melbourne forward Taylor Garner being stood down from selection, as Sydney reveals Isaac Heeney's role in the drama.

Isaac Heeney was left to console a fan outside a Sydney pub who was allegedly punched by North Melbourne forward Taylor Garner.

The Herald Sun understands the fan had moments earlier walked up to Heeney to compliment the Sydney star.

The Swans yesterday confirmed Heeney and teammate Ryan Clarke had been at the Golden Sheaf pub in Double Bay where Garner had been drinking before the Roo allegedly broke a patron’s nose in a scuffle last Saturday night.

Garner had been staying with former Roo Clarke during North Melbourne’s mid-season bye.Heeney had only met ­Garner on the night.

It is understood the patron, who has since reported the incident to police, approached Heeney to tell him he loved his style of play.

Garner is then understood to have told the man: “F— off, idiot.”

Heeney walked away from the conversation but, after an exchange of words, Garner ­allegedly punched the man, breaking his nose.

Heeney broke up the scuffle and consoled the man, and ­reported the incident to the Swans.

Garner has been stood down from AFL duties pending a police and AFL investigation, but he can play in the VFL this weekend.

Sydney football boss Charlie Gardiner said last night the Swans had confirmed Heeney helped the man.

Originally published as Isaac Heeney witnessed Taylor Garner pub altercation

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