Manly prop Liam Knight has been given an 18-month good behaviour bond after pleading guilty to a high-range drink driving charge.

Knight grabbed a can of Aeroguard and sprayed it in his mouth after being arrested.

When the officers who had nabbed him early on the morning of March 16 asked him what he was doing, the large 21-year-old told them "You got me, I'm over, you got me double", court documents reveal.

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Manly Sea Eagles forward Liam Knight, 21,has been given an 18 month good behaviour bond after pleading guilty to high range drink driving on Wednesday. Knight returned a 0.176 blood alcohol reading

Before being arrested and sucking back a blast of insect spray, Knight was followed by police for about four kilometres after being seen speeding through Frenchs Forest "well above" the 70km/h limit.

Knight was behind the wheel having decided to drive a friend to the lower north shore, following a drinking session at a Narrabeen pub and a mate's place.

During nine hours he'd knocked back nine beers and three vodka, lime and soda mixed drinks, eventually blowing .176 when breath tested, Manly Local Court heard.

He made it to Roseville Bridge before he saw police tailing him and pulled over.

"It was immediately noted that the accused's eyes were watery and glazed and there was a moderate smell of intoxicating liquor coming from the vehicle," court documents state.

Knight was breath-tested and surrendered his probationary (P2) licence before being arrested and put in the back of the police car.

"Whilst seated the accused grabbed a can of Aeroguard he located in the back seat and sprayed it into his mouth before police removed it from him," court documents state.

Back at the station, Knight refused to be interviewed and was dragged into a room to be questioned.

"Whilst with police the accused was cocky and showed no real concern for the seriousness of the matter until after he was charged by police saying 'sorry, it's my fault'," court papers said.

"The danger from the accused's speed, intoxication and road conditions posed a real and imminent threat to all road users and his passenger."

Knight (being tackled) is one of the rising stars of NRL and had been linked with moves to Melbourne Storm and North Queensland Cowboys before agreeing a two-year contract with the Sea Eagles last March

Warringah Road across Roseville Bridge in northern Sydney, where police pulled over Manly's Liam Knight

Knight has previously had his licence suspended and along with the bond, was told he could not drive for another eight months.

Magistrate Christopher Longley warned Knight he could have seriously killed or injured someone while driving so drunk.

The fact that he is a celebrated football player would not bring any solace to a victim, Mr Longley said.

"It's very cold comfort (for any potential victim) that you are considered gifted in the eyes of some," Mr Longley said.

Outside court Knight told reporters he was sorry.

Manly are yet to make a decision on the young front rowers playing future but it is believed that many clubs are ready to pounce on Knight if he is released by the Sea Eagles.

The forward is regarded as one of the hottest prospects in the NRL, with Melbourne Storm, North Queensland Cowboys, Newcastle Knights and Cronulla Sharks all recently said to be interested in him.

But Manly fought off the competition and handed Knight a new contract last March which tied him to the club until 2017.



