Ex-AFL player Brennan Stack and brother banned from pubs and clubs after brutal attack on women

A former AFL star and his brother who were jailed for brutally bashing multiple women during a night out are now banned from every pub in one state.

Former AFL player Brennan Stack and his younger brother, who were jailed over a brutal assault on multiple women in Perth, have now been banned from entering pubs and clubs.

The 34-year-old former Western Bulldogs player pleaded guilty to with intent to harm doing an act that caused bodily harm to Tiara Cox and Kia Krakouer.

His brother Shai Martin, 26, pleaded guilty to attacking Ms Cox and another woman, Sharyce Krakouer.

Both were sentenced in the West Australian District Court this month to three-and-a-half years in prison.

The pair were also hit with prohibition order notices on June 1, it was revealed on Wednesday.

It means they cannot enter any WA licensed venues until March 19, 2026.

Prohibition orders are signed off by the Director of Liquor Licensing.

A $10,000 penalty applies if a person fails to comply with the order.

CCTV vision shows the women being bashed in Northbridge by Brennan Stack (black top) and Shai Martin (white top). Picture: Supplied

The court was told the violence erupted after Stack’s girlfriend was involved in a confrontation with four women after a car door hit the side of another vehicle.

Shocking footage of the 90-second attack on March 20 showed the violence committed against the women at the Aberdeen St car park in Northbridge after Stack and Martin went to The Library nightclub.

In the footage, Stack attempts to punch one woman and misses before she runs away.

Another is punched and hit by Stack until she passes out.

Martin appears to drag one of the women across the carpark by her hair.

Both attackers can be seen kicking one woman’s head, while another woman crawls away before she is spotted by one of the men.

The incident ended when police arrived, at which point Stack was dragging one of the victims by the back of the shirt.

Moments before police come into view in the footage, Stack can be seen sitting on top of the woman and punching her in the back of the head.

The women were taken to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment for concussion, cuts and bruises.

The attack only ended when police arrived. Picture: Supplied

Stack’s lawyer, Abigail Rogers, told the court he was appalled at what he saw in the CCTV footage, describing the night as a blur after a lot of drinking.

“He’s been very shocked about how the alcohol marred his judgment on that day,” Ms Rogers said.

“He’s always prided himself in being a mentor in coaching and always had the respect, essentially, of the community.

“It’s caused him a lot of shame that he’s not only let down his family and friends, but also the respect of the community that he previously used to hold.

“He’s spoken to me that essentially it’s probably one of the lowest points of his life.”

Martin’s lawyer, Kathryn Heslop, said her client’s actions had similarly left him feeling ashamed and disgusted.

Judge Charlotte Wallace noted Stack and Martin had showed remorse via written apologies to the court and to the victims.

But she said the pair had a “very real intention to cause serious harm” that night and the assaults were “reckless in the extreme”.

She also said the victims were fortunate to not have suffered fatal injuries.

“Thank goodness that police arrived when they did, as quickly as they did, and intervened,” Judge Wallace said.

“It potentially would have been a far worse outcome if they hadn’t have arrived when they did.”

Referring to reference letters, Judge Wallace noted Stack was described as “the protector and the rock of the family”.

The women suffered cuts and bruises. Picture: Supplied

The court was told there were also 16 character reference letters for Martin.

“The references all speak of your actions as being completely out of character for you,” Judge Wallace said.

“They speak of the person they know as being a kind, compassionate, caring, softly spoken, highly intelligent and hardworking young man.”

In his letter of apology to the victims, Martin said he was sorry for the “pain, the hurt and any trauma you suffered” from his “shameful act”.

“Ever since that night I have felt nothing but regret and remorse for my actions,” he said.

“If I could take it back so that everybody could have gone home safe and sound, I would do it instantly.

“I know I don’t deserve forgiveness from you or your families, but I do hope for it one day. I’m so sorry.”

The pair will be eligible for parole after they serve half their respective sentences behind bars.

Stack played for the Western Bulldogs from 2007 to 2011.

He later played in the WAFL until 2017, becoming a mentor for young children through community sports programs.