Former Perth Glory striker Nikola Mrdja has indicated he will plead not guilty to 23 serious drugs, weapons and stolen property charges at his next court appearance.

Mrdja, 40, faced Fremantle Magistrate’s Court yesterday on 10 counts of aggravated possession of a firearm, possession of methamphetamine and cannabis and three counts of possession of stolen property.

He has also been charged with two counts of possession of a silencer, being an unlicensed person in possession of a firearm or ammunition, possession of drug paraphernalia, cultivating a prohibited plant and receiving.

No details of the alleged offences were revealed during the brief hearing. Mrdja’s lawyer told the court the matter would need to be sent for a committal mention date where he intended to plead not guilty to all charges. Mrdja scored 25 goals in 74 appearances for the Glory between 2000 and 2004. He played in two National Soccer League premierships and scored a golden goal in extra time after coming on as a substitute in the Glory’s 2004 grand final win against Parramatta.

Camera Icon Perth's Nick Mrdja in his playing days. Credit: WA News

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In December 2004, Mrdja signed with Central Coast Mariners in the newly formed A-League and added another 12 goals across 48 appearances. His playing career also included a stint in Sweden and one cap for the Socceroos.

He was selected for the national team for a friendly against Argentina at the MCG in September 2007 and was a substitute in the 1-0 defeat. He retired from professional football at the end of the 2010-11 season.

Mrdja’s bail was extended until his next appearance in Perth Magistrate’s Court on June 5.