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<\/a><\/p>\nTigers forward Mykelti Lefau<\/a> was caught drink driving over the weekend by Victoria Police, allegedly blowing over double the legal limit.<\/p>\n The 27-year-old’s blood alcohol reading of .108, as reported by the\u00a0Herald Sun, could mean Lefau is disqualified from driving for at least 10 to 14 months.<\/p>\n After showing genuine promise as an athletic spearhead in the first half of 2024, the New Zealand-born player ruptured his ACL, which sidelined him for the early portion of 2025.<\/p>\n Coupled with a calf injury, he was kept to just one AFL<\/a> appearance last season, coming on as the medical substitute against Adelaide in Round 16. He kicked six goals in six games for the Tigers’ VFL side in 2025.<\/p>\n Following Richmond’s 50-point loss to Essendon on Friday, Tigers development coach Jack Ziebell<\/a> lauded the progress of Lefau, who kicked three goals on the day.<\/p>\n “He’s a powerful, big key forward and a strong body but he’d been through a bit last year and tore his calf toward the back half of the season,” Ziebell said.<\/p>\n “For him to get up and do a full pre-season and show what he’s capable of out there today is really pleasing for us.”<\/p>\n Get set for the footy with the FREE Zero Hanger 2026 AFL Season Guide!<\/a> Packed with 150+ pages of player profiles, team previews, insights and analysis, the 2026 AFL Season Guide<\/a> is built for fans who want the full picture. Download your free Season Guide HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n
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