Former West Coast Eagles player Adam Hunter faces court charged over alleged domestic violence

A former AFL premiership player has faced court on domestic violence charges including aggravated burglary and deprivation of liberty.

AFL premiership player Adam Hunter has made a brief appearance in court on domestic violence charges but is yet to enter a plea.

Police allege the former West Coast Eagles champion broke into the Victoria Park home of his partner, assaulting her and stopping her from leaving on March 7.

Hunter, 39, faced Perth Magistrates Court on Monday charged with aggravated burglary, aggravated common assault and deprivation of liberty.

Adam Hunter is yet to enter a plea to the charges.

The matter was adjourned until June 8.

Bail was renewed with a $5000 personal undertaking and a $5000 surety.

Under the terms of his bail, Hunter must not have any contact with the woman or approach her within 50 metres.

A happier time for Adam Hunter at the 2006 AFL grand final.

Hailing from South Bunbury, in Western Australia’s South West region, Hunter was picked up in the 1999 draft.

He played 151 AFL games and won a premiership with the Eagles in 2006.

During that grand final victory against the Sydney Swans, Hunter kicked a memorable and vital goal in the final quarter.

In 2007, Hunter finished second in the best and fairest award behind then skipper Darren Glass.

Hunter retired at the conclusion of the 2009 season after a shoulder injury brought a premature end to his career.

Hunter is an Eagles life member.

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