Young West Coast player arrested after allegedly urinating in public

West Coast Eagles player Reuben Ginbey has been arrested and charged by police after he was allegedly caught urinating in public at a music festival at the weekend.

A club statement released on Monday said Ginbey, 20, also allegedly failed to comply with WA Police directions by not giving his personal details.

Reuben Ginbey in Perth last year.Credit: Getty Images

The statement said Ginbey would face court later this month and therefore the club would “make no further comment at this time”.

It is believed Ginbey was at Perth’s Wildlands Festival in the northern suburb of Joondalup when the incident occurred.

Ginbey made his AFL debut in 2023 and managed 17 appearances before injuring his hamstring in the round 18 home clash against Richmond, which required season-ending surgery.

He averaged nearly 14 disposals and six tackles a game and was rewarded with a Rising Star Award nomination in round three.

He was named West Coast’s Emerging Talent winner last year and “is leading the next generation set to take the club forward”, the Eagles’ website states.

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