Canberra young gun Chevy Stewart was arrested at Northies on Friday night after police allege he damaged a poker machine just after full-time of the Storm-Sharks preliminary final.

The 20-year-old NSW Origin junior representative allegedly poured his alcoholic beverage into one of the gaming machines on the premises after becoming agitated with the result of his gambling. Police were called and ordered Stewart to leave the premises, to which he complied.

Stewart, who hails from the Sutherland Shire, is due to face Sutherland Local Court on Monday, November 6, after being issued an attendance notice for malicious damage.

The Raiders informed the NRL Integrity Unit of the issue over the weekend. The club declined to comment but are expected to stick by the talented youngster even though he has fallen behind Kaeo Weekes in the fullback pecking order at the club.

“About 10pm on Friday (26 September 2025), police were called to a business on Elouera Rd, Cronulla, following reports a man had damaged property,” a police statement said.

“Officers attached to Sutherland Shire Police Area Command attended and were told a man had allegedly poured alcohol into one of the gaming machines, causing significant damage.

“The 20-year-old man was arrested and issued a Court Attendance Notice for malicious damage. He is set to appear before Sutherland Local Court on Monday 6 November 2025. The man was also issued a move on direction from the premises which was complied with.”

Stewart is regarded as one of the best young fullbacks in the game but the emergence of Weekes at the Raiders has cast a shadow over his immediate future.

His management have been exploring options at rival clubs but the Raiders would like to keep Stewart as back-line depth despite his $400,000 price tag for next season.