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Collingwood star Jordan De Goey caught drink-driving

COLLINGWOOD’S Jordan De Goey could face missing the start of another AFL season for off-field issues after being caught drink driving.

Jordan de Goey, could miss the start of the AFL season again after he was caught drink driving

COLLINGWOOD’S Jordan De Goey could face missing the start of another AFL season for off-field issues after being caught drink driving.

The 21-year-old midfielder blew 0.095 in a random breath test at Beaconsfield Parade in Port Melbourne at 8:25pm last night.

His licence was immediately suspended and he was disqualified from driving for six months.

Police confirmed to the Herald Sun that De Goey is still a P-plate driver.

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Collingwood's Jordan De Goey. Picture: George Salpigtidis
Collingwood's Jordan De Goey. Picture: George Salpigtidis

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Collingwood today confirmed that Jordan De Goey had notified the club that he had been caught drink-driving.

“He returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.095 per cent after a random breath test in Port Melbourne on Saturday night,” the club said in a statement.

“His driver licence was immediately suspended and he has been disqualified from obtaining a licence for the next six months.

“Club officials will meet on Monday to determine how this matter will be addressed.

“The club will make no further comment on this matter until a decision has been made.”

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Jordan De Goey at Collingwood training. Picture: Nicole Garmston
Jordan De Goey at Collingwood training. Picture: Nicole Garmston

The incident comes nearly a year after De Goey was hit with a club suspension after breaking his hand in a bar-room altercation, then lied about how the injury happened.

The Pies player initially told the club he sustained the injury in an incident throwing a toy to his dog, but days later came clean about the bar incident.

De Goey was fined $5000 and banned for three weeks, and was also handed 10 weeks of community service.

He later issued an apology in a video on the Collingwood website.

“I’m really disappointed in my actions over the weekend,” he said.

“Understandably, after the weekend’s events I’ve definitely lost some of the trust of the playing group, the coaching staff and everyone who works at the club.

“The next few months are going to be really important for me to try and put my best foot forward, making sure I’m doing every thing I can to regain that trust.

“Finally, I’d just like to apologise to all the fans and supporters, obviously my decision I made on the weekend is going to effect me playing for the next few weeks and not being able to support the team.”

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