AFL Players Prestia May Charged Over Boxing Day Brawl Sorrento

AFL players Dion Prestia of Richmond and Steven May of Melbourne have been charged by Victoria Police in connection with a Boxing Day brawl in December 2024 at Sorrento. The incident, involving two groups and occurring outside the Continental Hotel around 2 a.m., resulted in two men being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Both players are scheduled to appear in Dromana Magistrates' Court on November 27, with Prestia denying any involvement or wrongdoing and stating he will vigorously defend the charges. Richmond Football Club has expressed support for Prestia, affirming his presumption of innocence and confirming his planned return to pre-season training. The police investigation also led to charges against a 26-year-old and a 33-year-old man for affray and related offenses. As the legal process is ongoing, the clubs and players have refrained from further comment on the matter.