AFL star Liam Baker was allegedly pepper sprayed by a woman during an argument outside a pub in the early hours of the morning.
Patrons inside trendy nightspot Osborne Rooftop and Bar in South Yarra were evacuated after emergency crews were called to a 'hazmat incident' about 1.30am on Sunday.
Baker's team, the Richmond Tigers, launched an internal investigation into the the dual-premiership player's altercation, as did Victoria Police.
The incident is yet more off-field drama for the club where multiple players have landed in hot water since winning the flag in October.
Richmond Tigers premiership star Liam Baker (right) was pictured drinking beers with teammates Kamdyn McIntosh (left) and Noah Cumberland (middle) hours before he was allegedly embroiled in a verbal argument with a woman at a Melbourne bar