This morning I informed the club that I had withdrawn from Saturday night’s Showdown.

With all the stress from this week, I feel it’s best for me and the team that I take a break.

I again acknowledge that my actions after last weekend’s game against the Bulldogs were totally unacceptable.

I apologised to Bailey Dale on Monday and I want to publicly apologise again for the stress my actions have caused.

I say things from time to time on the footy field in the heat of the moment that I wish I didn’t and I’m continuing to work with the club on managing this moving forward.

It’s not in my true nature or character to say those things and I apologise for any distress I cause to individuals or their families.

I want to thank the Port Adelaide Football Club and all of my teammates and coaches for their support.