Former professional football player appearing in court for charges related to destructive behavior while intoxicated.

Former rugby star Wendell Sailor found himself in court today after an incident at a popular city bar. The 50-year-old, known for his success in both rugby league and rugby union, appeared at Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court to face multiple charges. These charges included two counts of common assault, offensive behavior, refusing to leave a licensed establishment, and stalking or intimidation.

According to reports, Sailor had been denied service at Pappy's Bar on Erskine St due to his behavior on the night of November 6. Instead of leaving, he allegedly remained near the bar and ended up assaulting two individuals. One of these individuals also accused Sailor of intimidating them.

Sailor's lawyer, Adam Houda, attempted to argue that one of the assault charges would be dropped by the police. However, the prosecutor quickly shut down this claim, stating that it was not the case. As it turns out, the officer in charge of the investigation did not have the authority to unilaterally drop a charge.

For those not familiar with Sailor's background, he has a successful career in both rugby codes. He represented Australia in both sports and was even the top try-scorer in the 2000 Rugby League World Cup. He played for the Brisbane Broncos for nine seasons before finishing his NRL career in 2009 with the St George Illawarra Dragons.

The matter has been adjourned until January 30 for a further hearing. In the meantime, Sailor will have to deal with the consequences of his actions and the potential repercussions from the court.

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