NRL: Inglis warned to avoid girlfriend

Greg Inglis risks having his bail revoked if he goes within 200 metres of his girlfriend. Photo / Getty Images

Melbourne Storm NRL star Greg Inglis has been warned to stay away from his girlfriend or face being put behind bars.

Inglis, regarded as one of the best rugby league players in the world, will remain indefinitely suspended from the club after charges against him over an assault on his girlfriend Sally Robinson were adjourned during a brief court hearing today.

The Australian and Queensland State of Origin representative appeared in the Sunshine Magistrates Court charged with unlawfully assaulting and recklessly causing injury to Ms Robinson.

She allegedly was left with a black eye after an altercation at Inglis' home on Sunday.

His lawyer, Michael Croucher, asked that the matter be adjourned for two weeks.

Inglis' bail was extended on strict conditions including that he stay 200 metres from his girlfriend and that he not threaten, intimidate or harass her.

Magistrate Noreen Toohey warned Inglis he risked having his bail revoked if he breached the conditions.

"Make sure you abide by these conditions," she told Inglis.

"You run the risk of, if you breach those conditions, having your bail revoked."

Inglis replied: "Yes your honour".

The court heard Ms Robinson was interstate and not in court for Wednesday's hearing.

The footballer, who appeared in court in a dark grey suit, light blue shirt and purple tie, stood throughout the five-minute hearing.

The small 20-seat suburban Melbourne courtroom was packed with mainly media.

A dozen people stood in a spare corner of the courtroom.

After the case, the footballer remained inside the court complex as Storm CEO Brian Waldron delivered a statement to the media.

"All we want to say is that we obviously need to consider the position that was put forward this morning that we were all comfortable with and we'll make a written statement on the matter later today," Mr Waldron said.

Inglis made no comment as he left court surrounded by dozens of cameras and climbed into a black four-wheel drive.

Later, Melbourne released a statement saying that after a board meeting the club had determined that Inglis would remain stood down for an indefinite period.

"We believe this is the appropriate course of action and is in the best interest of all parties concerned," Melbourne CEO Brian Waldron said.

"We reiterate our concern for the wellbeing of all involved. The club remains committed to providing counselling to all parties concerned."

Inglis is due to return to court for a mention hearing on August 26.

- AAP