Richmond`s Taylor convicted of assault

Richmond have pledged their full support for Troy Taylor after the first-year AFL
forward was convicted of assault.
Taylor, 18, appeared in the Alice Springs Magistrates Court on Monday, where he
pleaded guilty to two counts of assault relating to an altercation which occurred on
New Years Eve.
The case had initially been set down for a four-day trial.
The other three charges against Taylor were dropped.
Taylor was sentenced to two-and-a-half months jail, suspended with the rising of the
court.
Magistrate David Bamber also placed Taylor on a two-year good behaviour bond.
"The club will continue to support Troy and assist him in making better decisions in
the future," Richmond general manager of football Craig Cameron said in a statement
on Monday.
"Troy is extremely remorseful and understands fully that he has done the wrong thing.
"Troy has a wonderful opportunity being a part of the AFL system and we will be
working with him to make the most of that opportunity."
Taylor was recruited by the Tigers with pick 51 in the 2009 national draft.
He has played two senior games in his debut season.