Police are investigating after Bulldogs superstar Josh Addo-Carr was reportedly knocked out during an ugly brawl at the Koori Knockout on the NSW Central Coast on Saturday.
The Daily Telegraph reports the brawl erupted during the clash between the Sydney All Blacks, who Addo-Carr was playing for, and Walgett.
According to the report, Addo-Carr was collected with a high tackle triggering a melee that saw spectators involved. It then spilled into the crowd forcing the match to be called off.
South Sydney Rabbitohs star Jack Wighton was also playing in the match.
Addo-Carr is believed to have left the venue before police arrived.
In a statement to NewsCorp, police said members of the crowd had attempted to stop a fight on the field.
“About 1.45pm (Saturday 30 September 2023), two teams were playing as part of a rugby league carnival at a sporting complex at Tuggerah, when an on-field fight broke out,” the statement said.
“Some players and spectators attempted to break up the fight, which then spread off-field, whilst others became involved.
“Police and event security broke up the brawl a short time later and the crowd dispersed, before the game was called off.
“There are no reports of injuries at this time.
“Police from Tuggerah Lakes Police District are working closely with event organisers and NSW Rugby League.”
Addo-Carr is expected to be named in Australian’s squad to compete a trinations tournament with New Zealand and Samoa.
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