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Ryan Crowley to face 17 domestic violence charges at 2027 trial
Former AFL player Ryan Crowley faces 17 domestic violence charges in Perth, Western Australia.
Four new charges, including assault and strangulation allegations, were added to 13 charges he had already faced.
Most of the charges relate to alleged attacks on his ex-girlfriend Lauren Dunn, a former Married At First Sight contestant.
The allegations include incidents said to have taken place between 2019 and 2020, as well as a separate alleged incident in 2025.
Crowley has pleaded not guilty to all the charges, which have not been proven in court.
His trial is listed to begin on March 2, 2027, and his bail has been extended.
Former Fremantle Dockers player Ryan Crowley is due to face 17 domestic violence charges at a trial listed for March 2, 2027.
He pleaded not guilty to four new charges, including assault and strangulation, and had previously pleaded not guilty to 13 charges.
Most of the charges relate to allegations involving his former partner, Married At First Sight star Lauren Dunn.
Crowley’s bail, set at $80,000, was extended.
The allegations have not been proven in court.
- Who
- Ryan Crowley, a former Fremantle Dockers player, faces the charges. Most concern allegations involving his former partner Lauren Dunn.
- What
- He faces 17 domestic violence charges, including allegations of assault and strangulation. He has pleaded not guilty.
- When
- The trial is listed for March 2, 2027. The four new charges were heard on October 21, 2026.
- Where
- Perth Magistrates Court, Western Australia.
- Why
- The charges concern alleged domestic violence offences, most of them involving Dunn.
Prosecutors
Ryan Crowley
Allegations
Prosecutors
Prosecutors allege that Crowley committed domestic violence offences, most involving Dunn.
Ryan Crowley
Crowley has pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
Account of alleged violence
Prosecutors
A prosecutor told the court that a witness had seen Crowley assault Dunn in 2020.
Ryan Crowley
Crowley denies the charges by pleading not guilty.
Crowley and Dunn were in a relationship, according to evidence described in court.
Historical offences involving Dunn were alleged to have taken place.
Crowley and Dunn split after five years together.
Crowley was granted bail after appearing in Perth Magistrates Court over nine domestic violence allegations.
Crowley appeared in Perth Magistrates Court to face four new charges, which were remanded to the trial dates.
The trial is listed to begin.
- Charges
- 17 domestic violence charges
- Trial date
- March 2, 2027
- New charges
- 4, including assault and strangulation
- Previous charges
- 13; Crowley pleaded not guilty
- Bail
- $80,000, extended
- Former partner
- Lauren Dunn, Married At First Sight star
What people are saying
The accused has shown a propensity for violence.
to the point of almost killing her
have been remanded to the same dates as the trial that was already listed on March 2, 2027