BRISBANE Lions midfielder Lewis Taylor has been charged over an alleged vandalism spree that occurred just weeks after his NAB AFL Rising Star win in 2014.



Police allege the 20-year-old was involved in damaging eight vehicles at Mortlake, in Victoria's west, 13 months ago.



Taylor, who hails from the area, is alleged to have stolen a seatbelt buckle valued at $5 and been involved in causing more than $10,000 in criminal damage.



Another man is also facing charges.



Taylor won the 2014 NAB AFL Rising Star award. He has played 44 games for the Brisbane Lions.



The Warrnambool Standard reports the case was mentioned at the local Magistrates' Court on Thursday.



Taylor wasn't present for the hearing, the newspaper said.



It is alleged the damage involved the smashing of windscreens on four tip trucks, a Pathfinder, a Fairmont Ghia, a garbage truck and another Mazda truck.



The total damage bill has been valued at $10,635.75.

"A 20-year-old Coorparoo man appeared before the Warrnambool Magistrates court today after being charged with several counts of criminal damage following an incident in Mortlake on 22 October, 2014," Victoria Police confirmed to AFL.com.au in a statement.

"As the matter is currently before the court it would not be appropriate to comment further."

The Brisbane Lions released a brief statement on Wednesday afternoon, saying they were aware of Taylor's court case.

"He has co-operated fully with the investigation and is sorry for his actions. The club will not be taking any further action in relation to the matter," it said.