Melbourne Storm player stood down over alleged hotel incident
The Melbourne Storm have stood down a player over an alleged incident that has sparked an NRL Integrity Unit investigation.
The Melbourne Storm have stood down Tui Kamikamica after he was charged by Queensland police over an alleged incident involving a woman outside a Brisbane hotel.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Storm confirmed the decision and said it had informed the NRL Integrity Unit of the incident immediately.
“Melbourne Storm has today stood down Tui Kamikamica after he was charged by Queensland police over an alleged incident involving a woman outside a Brisbane hotel,” the statement read.
“(The) Storm were made aware of the charges on Thursday afternoon and advised the NRL integrity unit immediately.
“Due to the seriousness of the allegations, the club made the decision to stand down Kamikamica, pending his plea in response to the allegations, the NRL integrity unit investigation and the club concluding a formal, in-person interview with Kamikamica, who remains out of state.
“This will take place next week.
“(The) Storm believes firmly that there is no place in the game or society for violence against women at any time, in any circumstance.
“The club will not make further comment until it has been advised of Kamikamica’s plea and conducted further enquiries.”
Kamikamica made his debut in 2017 and has played 55 NRL games, including 22 last season. He has also made 12 appearances for Fiji.
He was part of the Storm side that was beaten 10-6 in the preliminary final by the Penrith Panthers, who went on to win the premiership.
Kamikamica is contracted for next season and the Storm has an option in its favour to extend the deal into 2023.
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