Richmond Tigers AFL premiership star Noah Balta (pictured) has been charged over an alleged off-season altercation which left a man with head lacerations

Richmond Tigers AFL premiership star Noah Balta has been charged over an alleged off-season altercation which left a man with head lacerations.

Police were called to a sports club in Mulwala, near the Victoria/NSW border, shortly after midnight on Tuesday morning.

NSW Police confirmed Balta was charged with one count of assault following an incident where a man was hospitalised, according to Seven News.

The 25-year-old had reportedly been preparing to celebrate the New Year with family and friends. 

But he instead presented himself to police just before lunchtime on Tuesday.

The athlete was bailed to appear in Corowa Local Court on January 30.

Richmond Tigers AFL premiership star Noah Balta (pictured) has been charged over an alleged off-season altercation which left a man with head lacerations

Richmond Tigers AFL premiership star Noah Balta (pictured) has been charged over an alleged off-season altercation which left a man with head lacerations

In his six season career, Balta (pictured) has scored 37 goals for the Richmond Tigers

In his six season career, Balta (pictured) has scored 37 goals for the Richmond Tigers

The key defender, who has played 104 games since his debut at the start of the 2019 season, signed a huge seven-year contract extension just a few months ago.

The extension locks him in as a Richmond player until the end of the 2032 season. 

In his six season career, he has scored 37 goals for the Tigers. 

More to come 

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