Further to the Adelaide Football Club’s notification yesterday regarding Nathan Bock, it advises that it has undertaken a comprehensive investigation of its own and concluded that Nathan was involved in an incident, involving inappropriate behaviour.

Nathan today made this statement at a press conference at the Club:
“Firstly and foremost, I deeply regret my actions on Saturday night and wish to apologise to my girlfriend Carlie, and to her family for any embarrassment and hurt I have caused them. I also apologise to my family and friends, the Adelaide Football Club its players, staff, sponsors and supporters. I am deeply disappointed in my behaviour and acknowledge the fact that as an Adelaide Football Club player, we are looked upon as role models in the community and I will endeavour to regain any respect I have lost. The players of the Adelaide Football Club have fully supported the AFL’s Respect and Responsibility Program and I have let them down in that area.

The course of action put together by the Club and the players is something I will adhere to and make the utmost effort to change my behaviour in these situations.
It is out of character for me, and I accept the fact that I need to do some work in the areas of managing my behaviour when drinking, to ensure that I don’t get myself in this type of position again.”

Nathan was out late and intoxicated, and whilst in this state was involved in an incident which led to him being arrested and charged with assaulting his girlfriend.
These actions are not tolerated by the Club and in particular the playing group.
Although Nathan has apologised, the Club believes that the following course of action should be undertaken to ensure that there is a behaviour change on Nathan’s behalf.

1. Nathan will be directed to attend a family violence men’s behaviour program and counselling in anger management/use of alcohol and relationship matters. .
2. Nathan will attend 50 hours of Community Service.
3. He will be fined $5,000 net which we would direct to the relevant organisations.
4. Nathan will be unavailable for selection until he actions the program outlined. In short, that means missing this weekend versus Fremantle and being assessed thereafter as to when he returns to playing.

The Adelaide Football Club is extremely disappointed in what has happened but it is committed to supporting and ensuring Nathan’s rehab in the areas advised above, as that will be the best result for Nathan and his partner.

As stated previously, the Adelaide Football Club and in particular its players strongly support a firm stance against any violence towards women. We underline our commitment to the Respect and Responsibility program, and to ensuring that there are no further incidents of this type in the future