Ryan’s legal advisors have informed he will defend the charge on the basis of self defence.
There will be no further comment from Ryan or the Collingwood Football Club as this is now an active case before the courts.
Collingwood can confirm that Ryan Cook will be charged by the police over an incident that occurred in Sale earlier this year
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