AFL star Liam Jurrah is preparing to face court in Alice Springs over claims he attacked a man with a machete.
Jurrah is due to appear before the magistrates court at noon (CST) on Thursday over allegations he took part in an attack on a 35-year-old man at the Little Sisters Town Camp at Yuendumu, about 300km northwest of Alice Springs in March.
The AFL star, who plays for the Melbourne Demons, is an elder of the Warlpiri people, who live in Yuendumu.
Jurrah has been charged with unlawfully causing serious harm and being armed with an offensive weapon at night.
If found guilty, Jurrah faces up to 14 years in prison, as does his co-accused Christopher Walker, who is also due to face court on Thursday.
Outbreaks of violence have seen the small community of Yuendumu make headlines in recent years with two families engaged in ongoing payback.
In 2010 several people were harmed when a house and cars were set alight and police issued a travel warning to people considering travelling to the town.
Jurrah was Melbourne’s leading goalkicker last season, with 40 from 18 games.
He has kicked 81 goals in 35 games since making his senior debut three years ago.
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