Young Broncos star TC Robati is reportedly set to be sacked by Brisbane.
The Courier-Mail first reported Robati is fighting for his career after he was stopped by police and found to have allegedly been driving without a license.
It is another scandal the 21-year-old could not afford — having already been stood down by the club over another serious court matter.
Robati was in December suspended from all club duties following an alleged incident involving a woman at a Brisbane venue.
He was charged with one count of sexual assault, following the alleged incident that took place on December 21.
It is alleged that Robati inappropriately placed his hand on a female. The case remains before the courts.
Queensland Police released a statement on Monday revealing Robati’s latest driving incident will be heard before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on March 2.
The statement alleges a 21-year-old man was allegedly driving without a license when stopped on McNaughton Street in Stafford around 3.50pm on January 26 — Australia Day.
Robati was in 2021 spared a conviction for dangerously swerving a car across multiple lanes during Mad Monday celebrations.
Robati’s absence for an expected extended period is a blow to Brisbane’s forward stocks after Kobe Hetherington suffered a biceps tear at training late last year which is set to keep him out of action for the first month of the season.
The recent signing of Samoan international prop Marty Taupau has come at the right time and will boost Brisbane’s middle forward rotation.
The New Zealand-born Robati can play as a second-rower or as a middle forward and impressed in his debut season of 2021 where he played 10 first grade games.
His form was not as strong last year where he made just seven top-grade appearances.
Critics have been questioning the club’s culture, forcing CEO Dave Donaghy to make a statement defending the club last month.
“We’ve got a really strong culture, a culture that cares… it’s a great privilege to play for the Broncos and it comes with great responsibilities too,” Donaghy said.
“We’ve done a lot of work in terms of our values and standards. To me, that underpins the culture.
“We’ve got some really strong and capable leaders. They’re leading the charge with this group.
“It was important to get the playing group back after a break. They’ve trained really hard and had a well-deserved break.
“They’re coming back in, there’s a line in the sand and opportunity to build… until the first trial.”
