Toby Greene has issued the following statement after his appearance today in the Melbourne Magistrates Court where he was fined $2,500 on a charge of unlawful assault. No conviction was recorded.
 
“I accept the penalty handed down by the court today and I am very sorry for the distress my actions have caused.
 
“I also accepted the five match suspension and $5000 fine imposed by the club’s Board on the recommendation of the leadership group in May.
 
“I acknowledge that I let myself, family, friends and teammates down. I have learned a lot about my responsibilities as a citizen and to my club.
 
“I now look forward to returning to training and continuing to make a contribution to the club and the community both on and off the field.”
 
General Manager Football Graeme Allan said there would be no further sanctions imposed by the club.
 
“The club took a strong position when it dealt with this matter earlier this year. Toby has accepted responsibility for his actions and we are confident he has emerged from this experience a better person,” he said.