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Richmond Hands Mykelti Lefau Two-Game Ban and $2500 Fine After 0.108 Drink-Driving Reading

The club move comes after police recorded a 0.108 blood alcohol reading at a random breath test in Malvern East.

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.