Queensland rugby league legend Trevor Gillmeister has been charged with assaulting a police officer following an incident at Brisbane CBD pub over the weekend.
It is alleged Gillmeister was kicked out of the Stock Exchange on Charlotte Street for assaulting a staff member just before midnight on Friday.
He then allegedly pushed officers when they told him he was being arrested for public nuisance, got into a “physical struggle with police”, and was taken to a watch house, a police spokesperson said.
Gillmeister became a coach after his playing career was over. Credit: NRL Photos
“He has since been charged with one count each of public nuisance, assault and obstruct police,” the statement said.
Nicknamed “The Axe”, Gillmeister played more than 200 first-class games, 22 State of Origin matches for the Maroons, and represented Australia three times.
In his post-playing career he has been a coach for Maroons and the Gold Coast Titans and a rugby league expert for Channel Seven.
He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on December 2.
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