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RUGBY league was back in the gallows last night as three Roosters stars faced police over yet another incident concerning alleged violence against women.
Just four days before their clash against first-placed St George Illawarra on Friday night, Mitchell Pearce, Jake Friend and Sandor Earl were rushed from training to be interrogated at The Rocks police station in relation to a weekend brawl that left a female with facial bruising.
After being questioned for more than an hour, Friend and Earl, both 19, were hit with a total of three assault charges, while Pearce, 20, was released without charge prior to his teammates.
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Police allege that Friend and Earl threw haymakers in a wild brawl at city bar Tank Nightclub, which resulted in the niece of ABC radio identity David Morrow being punched in the head.
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A furious Morrow last night said his 31-year-old niece, Kristy Bradley, suffered bruising from her "ear to lower neck" after being struck.
The respected commentator was livid at Roosters coach Brad Fittler for initially defending the players and slammed their lack of concern for the female victim.
See the pics: Four charged over under 20s brawl
"The thing that has left us most upset is that a woman was injured and no one showed any concern for her welfare," Morrow said.
"At the end of the day a woman got hurt. Regardless of how it happened, it wasn't good enough for the Roosters' coach Brad Fittler to come out and defend his players based solely on their word."
Ironically, Bradley also happens to be a "massive Roosters" fan.
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She moved on to Tank after celebrating the 21st birthday of Morrow's daughter, Emily, in a private room at Easts Leagues Club earlier in the evening.
The party of 10 that kicked on also included former Manly and Tigers centre Nick Bradley, who was allegedly involved in the initial altercation with the Roosters players.
It has been alleged that Bradley, 29, approached the players after his group was repeatedly struck by ice.
The brawl swiftly ensued from there, with Bradley sustaining back soreness and a graze to his chin.
Both he and cousin Kristy were treated at the scene by paramedics, called by the club's manager.
Police also attended the scene after the brawlers were removed from the premises.
"Kristy has loved the Roosters all her life - and so does Emily," Morrow said. "A lot of people at the party were big Roosters fans, hence why they had the party at Easts Leagues.
"But I'd now say the club has lost around 10 supporters - probably 10 percent of its fan base."
Just four days before their clash against first-placed St George Illawarra on Friday night, Mitchell Pearce, Jake Friend and Sandor Earl were rushed from training to be interrogated at The Rocks police station in relation to a weekend brawl that left a female with facial bruising.
After being questioned for more than an hour, Friend and Earl, both 19, were hit with a total of three assault charges, while Pearce, 20, was released without charge prior to his teammates.
Refused entry: Sonny and his boys barred
Police allege that Friend and Earl threw haymakers in a wild brawl at city bar Tank Nightclub, which resulted in the niece of ABC radio identity David Morrow being punched in the head.
Related Links
* Turned away: SBW and the boys also barred
A furious Morrow last night said his 31-year-old niece, Kristy Bradley, suffered bruising from her "ear to lower neck" after being struck.
The respected commentator was livid at Roosters coach Brad Fittler for initially defending the players and slammed their lack of concern for the female victim.
See the pics: Four charged over under 20s brawl
"The thing that has left us most upset is that a woman was injured and no one showed any concern for her welfare," Morrow said.
"At the end of the day a woman got hurt. Regardless of how it happened, it wasn't good enough for the Roosters' coach Brad Fittler to come out and defend his players based solely on their word."
Ironically, Bradley also happens to be a "massive Roosters" fan.
Should the Roosters sack Jake Friend? Vote in our poll.
She moved on to Tank after celebrating the 21st birthday of Morrow's daughter, Emily, in a private room at Easts Leagues Club earlier in the evening.
The party of 10 that kicked on also included former Manly and Tigers centre Nick Bradley, who was allegedly involved in the initial altercation with the Roosters players.
It has been alleged that Bradley, 29, approached the players after his group was repeatedly struck by ice.
The brawl swiftly ensued from there, with Bradley sustaining back soreness and a graze to his chin.
Both he and cousin Kristy were treated at the scene by paramedics, called by the club's manager.
Police also attended the scene after the brawlers were removed from the premises.
"Kristy has loved the Roosters all her life - and so does Emily," Morrow said. "A lot of people at the party were big Roosters fans, hence why they had the party at Easts Leagues.
"But I'd now say the club has lost around 10 supporters - probably 10 percent of its fan base."
