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AFL Magpie Elliott arrested and fined

Collingwood AFL forward Jamie Elliott was reportedly arrested at the weekend for public drunkenness and urinating into a bin.

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Collingwood AFL player Jamie Elliott has reportedly been arrested and fined for public drunkenness and urinating into a bin.

A Victoria Police spokeswoman wouldn't name the player, but said a 25-year-old Richmond man was arrested for being drunk in North Melbourne about 4.50am on Sunday morning after being seen urinating into a bin on Victoria Street.

He was fined $634 for being drunk in a public place.

Collingwood Football Club has been contacted for comment.


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