Overview
- Richmond confirmed a club suspension that counts the practice match against Melbourne, leaving Lefau to miss one home-and-away game.
- Victoria Police said Prahran officers conducted a random breath test about 3am on Wattletree Road in Malvern East, returning an alleged evidentiary reading of 0.108.
- The driver, identified in media reporting as Lefau, is expected to receive an infringement notice that carries a fine and licence suspension.
- The 27-year-old had shown promising pre-season form, including three goals in a match simulation against Essendon late last week.
- Lefau’s recent injury history and contract running to the end of 2026 frame the football fallout as Richmond’s season opener against Carlton on March 12 approaches.