Adelaide Crows star Tyson Stengle caught drink driving in an unregistered car

One day after Lachie Hunter was allegedly involved in a drink-driving crash, another AFL star has been caught driving more than double the legal blood alcohol limit.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Tyson Stengle of the Crows is congratulated by team mates after kicking a goal during the 2020 Marsh Community AFL Series match between the Melbourne Demons and the Adelaide Crows at Casey Fields on February 22, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Adelaide Crows forward Tyson Stengle has been caught drink-driving in an unregistered car, blowing a blood alcohol reading more than two times the legal limit.

The Crows announced Stengle’s indiscretion on Friday, confirming he would face club-imposed sanctions along with anticipated police charges.

In a statement, Adelaide confirmed police stopped Stengle in Adelaide’s southwestern suburbs for driving an unregistered vehicle, before recording a blood alcohol reading of 0.125.

Crows football boss Adam Kelly said the 21-year-old’s fate would be decided by senior management at a later date.

“Tyson is deeply remorseful and embarrassed by his actions, and we have expressed our disappointment in his decision making,” Kelly said.

“Fortunately, no one was hurt and he will receive appropriate education so he learns from this mistake.

“Tyson is a valued member of the Crows family and we will continue to support him through this difficult period.”

Tyson Stengle competing against the Sydney Swans at Adelaide Oval in March.

The former Richmond player – who is a nephew of Sydney great Michael O’Loughlin and cousin of Carlton player Eddie Betts – made two appearances for the Tigers before being traded to Adelaide at the end of 2018.

Stengle played two games for the Crows in 2019 and appeared in the club’s round one clash against the Sydney Swans last month.

The news of Stengle’s drink-driving incident comes one day after Western Bulldogs midfielder Lachie Hunter allegedly crashed into four cars in Melbourne with a blood alcohol reading of 0.123. AFL.com.au reported teammate Bailey Smith drove Hunter from the scene of the alleged crash to another Bulldogs player’s house.

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan reacted to Hunter’s incident on 3AW Radio, saying the AFL Integrity Unit is investigating.

“Drink-driving is just unacceptable in any aspect,” McLachlan said. “And the rules around quarantine in our community are very clear as well.”

With AAP