“He has assisted the NSW Police in their investigation, and he is keen to have the matter concluded as soon as possible,” Dunne said.
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“While the outcome of the investigation and the charge will be a matter for the police and the courts, both Noah and the club accept that players can’t put themselves in these situations.
“After thorough consideration – which included discussions with the player leadership group – we arrived at a decision that reflects the seriousness of the incident and at the same time will help Noah address this behaviour.
“The club will continue to support him through this period and our collective hope, and expectation, is that we will see the best of Noah on and off the field from this point on.”
Balta, who has played 104 games with Richmond including the 2020 premiership, signed a seven-year contract extension last year that would take him through to the end of the 2032 season.
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