Queensland rugby league great and Seven NRL expert Trevor Gillmeister has been charged with assaulting and obstructing a police officer, as well as public nuisance, over an alleged incident at the Stock Exchange Hotel in Brisbane City.
Police say they were stopped by a member of the public on Friday night and made aware of a physical disturbance inside the venue.
They say the 61-year-old had been evicted after assaulting a staff member.
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Officers allege a physical struggle followed as they tried to arrest him.
“Police have charged a 61-year-old Gordon Park man following an alleged disturbance at a licensed premises in Brisbane City on Friday, November 14,” a Queensland Police Service spokesperson said in a statement.
“Shortly before midnight, police were stopped by a member of the public in relation to a physical disturbance inside the Charlotte Street venue.
“Upon arrival officers were advised the man had been evicted after allegedly assaulting a staff member.
“Police attempted to speak with the man and advise he was under arrest for public nuisance, when it will be alleged he pushed officers away.
“It will then be alleged the man became involved in a physical struggle with police before being arrested and transported to a Brisbane City Watchhouse.
“He has since been charged with one count each of public nuisance, assault and obstruct police.”
Gillmeister is expected to face Brisbane Magistrates Court on December 2.
He played 257 first grade games across his career, including 72 for the Broncos in the early 1990s. He was a key member of the team that won the premiership in 1992 and 1993.
The prop played 22 games for Queensland in Origin and also represented Australia in three Tests.
Post playing career, he worked as an assistant coach for the Queensland Origin team.
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