Former AFL footballer Chris Yarran has been denied bail over charges from an alleged meth-fuelled rampage earlier this month.

The court was told how the 27-year-old repeatedly punched and head-butted a police officer and tried to steal their gun and Taser.

That followed multiple alleged car-jackings, including one involving a man he knows.

Several family members supported the former Carlton and Richmond player today in court, where his bail application was turned down.

Yarran’s lawyer argued rehab would make sure there was no risk of re-offending.

The magistrate was not convinced Yarran doesn’t pose a risk to specific members of the community.