Man sues former AFL players over alleged Mornington Peninsula brawl

ABC News Australia · Alexandra Alvaro · 2026-11-06 04:26 UTC

The former players were previously charged over an alleged streetside altercation in Sorrento on Boxing Day in 2024, but the charges were dropped a year-and-a-half later.

A man is suing former AFL players Dion Prestia and Steven May over an alleged brawl on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.

The two players were previously charged over an alleged streetside altercation with another group in the coastal town of Sorrento on Boxing Day in 2024, but the charges were dropped in May 2026.

Mr Prestia, a former Richmond premiership player, had been charged with recklessly causing serious injury and affray, while Mr May, an ex-Demons player who retired this year, was charged with affray.

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