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Geelong releases statement after Bruhn charges dropped
SEN • November 11th, 2025 3:23 pm
Geelong’s Tanner Bruhn has had rape charges against him dropped.
Prosecutors have formally withdrawn charges against the Cats midfielder and his friend Patrick Sinnott after a key witness admitted to lying in court.
The duo were accused of the sexual assault and rape of a woman in February 2023.
The Cats have released a statement regarding 23-year-old Bruhn who did not play football at all in 2025.
“Geelong Football Club acknowledges the finalisation of legal proceedings in the Geelong Magistrates’ Court today, where all charges in relation to Tanner Bruhn have been withdrawn,” reads the statement from the Cats
“Until today, a court imposed suppression order has been in place for the duration of these legal proceedings prohibiting any public comment.
“While legal proceedings have been ongoing, the Club has provided professional welfare to Tanner during this time and will continue to do so.
“Tanner will return to the football program for the start of pre-season training.”
Bruhn's lawyer Anna Balmer added: “Tanner wants to put this nightmare behind him and get on with playing football, he’s hopeful for the future and looking forward to getting back to doing what he loves.”
