Sea Eagles statement: Liam Knight

The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have stood down 21-year-old front row forward Liam Knight following a driving incident early today.

Knight was pulled over by Frenchs Forest police at 1.15am and returned a positive alcohol reading of 0.176.

He was also charged with driving at 137kph in a 70kph zone.

Knight has had his licence suspended and will appear in Manly Local Court on April 20.

The Sea Eagles reported the incident to the NRL Integrity Unit this morning.

The Club will make no further comment until a thorough investigation is completed.