Former NRL star Wendell Sailor arrested over allegations of obstructing traffic and resisting arrest

Sailor was out on bail on alcohol-related charges stemming from an incident in inner-city Sydney more than a year before the last arrest.

He had previously pleaded not guilty to charges of common assault, offensive behaviour, refusing to leave a licensed premises and intimidation after he allegedly attacked two men outside a bar in November 2024.

Fernon said he understood Sailor was going through a difficult family situation, but that was no excuse for violating his commitments.

He released Sailor on conditions that included seeing a doctor within seven days and accepting recommended treatments, as well as an undertaking not to become drunk in public.

“If you violate the bail conditions, you will be detained again. That’s what happens,” the judge said. “The responsibility is on you…yours alone.”

When told he would be given leave, the Marine, sitting forward in his cell, replied: “Yes sir. Thank you very much, I appreciate it.”

He will appear in Wollongong Local Court on December 16 on the latest charges, while a hearing on the assault allegations is scheduled for February.

Sailor was a prolific goalscorer throughout his 17-year rugby career; He crossed the line 13 times in 37 appearances for the Wallabies and earned a start in the 2003 Rugby World Cup final.

He finished his 222-game NRL career in 2009 after nine seasons with the Brisbane Broncos and two with the St George Illawarra Dragons.

from AAP