New details of NRL legend Wendell Sailor’s alleged rampage

Bar staff have made claims after code-hopping great Wendell Sailor was charged with five alleged offences over a reported rampage.

Wendell Sailor in the Sydney bar. Photo: Fox Sports

Staff of the watering hole where Wendell Sailor is alleged to have gone on a drunken rampage have made claims about the incident.

The Broncos and Wallabies legend has been charged with a string of offences after allegedly assaulting a man during a late night incident in Sydney’s CBD.

Pappy’s bar manager Jack Butcher spoke of the incident to News Corp, saying one member of his staff hid inside the venue.

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Multiple reports have identified Sailor as the man charged with five offences following the incident.

NSW Police said in a statement: “About 11pm on Wednesday 6 November 2024, police were called to a licensed premises on Erskine Street, Sydney, following reports of an alleged assault.

“Officers attached to Sydney City Police Area Command attended and were told a 50-year-old man allegedly assaulted two people and intimidated a third person. No injuries were reported.

“The man was arrested and taken to Day Street Police Station, where he was charged with two counts of common assault, behave in offensive manner and excluded person remain in vicinity of licensed premises.

“The man was granted conditional bail and will appear at Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday 28 November 2024.”

News.com.au has reached out to Sailor for comment.

He earlier told News Corp: “Nothing happened, mate. Nothing happened”.

Wendell Sailor in the Sydney bar. Photo: Fox Sports

Wendell Sailor has been charged over an incident at a Sydney bar. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Swift

It will be alleged Sailor started getting aggressive when he was twice told to leave the venue by staff.

Pappy’s staff member Olivia Sevil also told 7News Sailor would not be welcome to return to the venue.

Compounding Sailor’s troubles, he was also hit with an unrelated apprehended domestic violence order by police on Wednesday, reportedly to protect a woman from Sailor.

Sailor was one of the NRL’s most damaging wingers early in his career, tallying 17 games for Queensland, 22 matches for the Kangaroos and 189 games for the Brisbane Broncos.

No stranger to controversy, he then crossed codes, playing 37 Tests for the Wallabies, before a drug ban for testing positive to cocaine ended his time in rugby union.

After a two-year ban, Sailor returned to rugby league, ending his career with the Dragons.

Sailor represented the Wallabies after his switch to rugby. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

However, he was critical of the club in April as he opened up about the “disgusting” treatment of son Tristan, who was unceremoniously dumped by the club at the end of the 2020 season after just five games for the team.

Having forged a career in the media, Sailor announced his retirement from Triple M “effective immediately” in July this year.

Sailor had been a popular commentator and broadcaster on the Sydney drive show The Rush Hour with Gus, Jude & Wendell, alongside Gus Worland and Swans legend Jude Bolton.

Sailor had been a key member of the network’s commentary team since 2015.

He announced at the time he would be stepping back from his live broadcasting commitments at the end of the season but continue on The Rush Hour.

However, he then revealed he would leave the network all together.

“I have made the decision to step back from my professional commitments with Triple M, which is effective immediately,” Sailor said via a statement.

“My primary focus now is dedicating more time to my children and pursuing grassroots interests.

“I am deeply grateful for SCA’s understanding and support of my decision. Balancing my career with family life is my priority, particularly as I celebrate my 50th birthday this week.”

Originally published as New details of NRL legend Wendell Sailor’s alleged rampage