Former Newcastle Knights rugby league player Patrick Vaivai has been fined $850 for his involvement in a Brisbane brawl and for obstructing a police officer.

He pleaded guilty to one charge of affray and obstructing a police officer in the Brisbane Magistrates Court.

The court heard he was involved in a brawl on Boundary Street in West End last October.

Defence lawyer Nick Hanly told the court Vaivai, 23, was due to play for the Gold Coast Titans this year.

However after the hearing the club issued a statement saying they had no agreement with him.

"Mr Vaivai is not associated with this club, has no agreement with this club and we have made no offer to the player, or his manager, for him to join our squad," the statement said.

Mr Hanly said his client believed he was singled out by security guards while he was drinking because of his size and stature.

He said Vaivai argued with the guards and admitted he should have walked away.

Mr Hanly said Vaivai was co-operating with police when his co-accused started pushing officers.

When the brawl took place, Vaivai had just signed to the Canberra Raiders.

The court heard his contact with the Raiders was torn up as a result of the charges.

Vaivai must also perform 40 hours of community service.





