Police confirm ex-AFL star charged with assault was previously cleared of separate allegations

A former Fremantle Dockers player charged with assaulting his partner was previously cleared of allegations made by a separate woman.

A former AFL player who is fighting assault charges linked to his partner was previously investigated over allegations made by another woman.

But the WA Police Force confirmed to NCA NewsWire that despite a thorough investigation, former Fremantle Dockers player Scott Chisholm, 47, was not charged.

Mr Chisholm is accused of attacking his current partner in Attadale on January 20 and 26.

He will stand trial in Fremantle Magistrates Court on July 29 after he pleaded not guilty to criminal damage and two counts of aggravated assault causing bodily harm.

Police said Mr Chisholm previously faced separate allegations made by another woman, who was once engaged to the ex-footballer.

West Coast Eagles player Ben Cousins is chased by Fremantle Dockers player Scott Chisholm during a Western derby match in 1998.

A WA Police Force spokesman confirmed to NCA NewsWire that a complaint was received and investigated.

“The matter progressed as far as it could. There was insufficient evidence to prosecute,” he said.

“The complainant was communicated with throughout the investigation and was advised of the final outcome by Murdoch police in August 2019.”

NCA NewsWire has contacted the woman for comment.

Scott Chisholm shares a laugh with boxer Danny Green during the Chris Mainwaring tribute match for Telethon in 2008.

Mr Chisholm was an inaugural member of the Fremantle Dockers, where he played 63 games between 1995 and 1998.

After he was traded to the Melbourne Demons, Mr Chisholm played a further 18 games between 1999 and 2000.

He works for the WA Education Department as an Indigenous education officer.

Mr Chisholm’s daughter Sarsha is a well-known model.