AFL player Tarryn Thomas has asked police to drop criminal charges against him, as he faced court over allegations he violated a court order.
The 22-year-old North Melbourne midfielder appeared at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Thursday morning for a short hearing after being charged twice with breaching a court order in January.
He sat in the front row of the courtroom behind his lawyer, who said she was frustrated police were seeking a further adjournment when she was ready to contest the matter.