Raiders coach Ricky Stuart supports Tom Starling after police assault charges – ABC News

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has come out in support of up-and-coming player Tom Starling, who is accused of assaulting a police officer in a brawl on the NSW Central Coast.

• Tom Starling is facing charges including assaulting police over the brawl at Kincumber
• Ricky Stuart says his player was trying to help his family when he became involved
• The NRL integrity unit is investigating, though no decision has been made about whether to stand Starling down

Starling, 22, appeared in Gosford Local Court yesterday,…

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