UPDATE 5pm: The Brisbane Lions has released a brief statement on Wednesday afternoon, saying they were aware of Lewis Taylor’s court case in Warrnambool.
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"He has co-operated fully with the investigation and is sorry for his actions. The club will not be taking any further action in relation to the matter," it said.
EARLIER: Brisbane Lions star Lewis Taylor has been charged with causing $10,000 damage after eight vehicles were trashed at Mortlake 13 months ago.
The case of Lewis Shane Taylor, 20, of Lancaster Street, Coorparoo, was mentioned in Warrnambool court on Thursday.
Police allege that on October 22, 2014, Mr Taylor stole a seat belt buckle valued at $5.
He and a co-accused are alleged to have caused criminal damage about the same time.
Most of the damage valued at $10,635.75 involved smashing windscreens of four tip trucks, a Pathfinder, Fairmont Ghia, garbage truck and a Mazda truck.
The case has been adjourned to be considered for diversion which if approved would result in Mr Taylor not having a criminal record.
Mr Taylor, originally from Mortlake, was not present in court.
He has played 44 AFL games and after an impressive debut was crowned last year’s rising star.
