Glenn Archer has been charged with unlawful assault over an alleged attack on a runner at his son's Under 15s footy match.
The former North Melbourne champion will appear in court on September 1.
Archer had previously apologised for jumping a fence at the game and being involved in an "incident" with a runner.
POLICE STATEMENT:
Banyule Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a 44-year-old man following an alleged assault at a junior football match on Beverly Road in Heidelberg about 3.55pm on Sunday (25 June).
The Warrandyte man has been charged with unlawful assault and was bailed to appear in Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court on 1 September.
The victim, a 47-year-old Montmorency man, sustained minor injuries that did not require treatment.
EARLIER:
North Melbourne has released the following statement from Glenn Archer:
“I would like to apologise unreservedly for my involvement in what transpired at a junior football match in Heidelberg on Sunday.
“Jumping the fence to defend a player was inappropriate and unacceptable.
“The incident that occurred several minutes later with the opposition team’s runner was also unfortunate.
“I would like to reinforce that under no circumstances should spectators or parents intervene in any on-field matters with players or officials, at any level.
“I regret my initial decision to enter the field of play and acknowledge it was wrong.
“I will fully cooperate with the Yarra Junior Football League if it investigates the matter further.”