St Kilda schoolgirl named as Ricky Nixon set to stand down over scandal
Anthony Dowsley From: Herald Sun March 06, 2011 6:45PM
RICKY Nixon is jetting back into Melbourne tonight as the teenager who says they had sex is holed up in a Melbourne hotel room.
Mr Nixon, who has been embroiled in controversy since admitting "inappropriate dealings" with the girl at the centre of the St Kilda nude photo saga, will reportedly stand down as a player agent tomorrow.
The move is likely to thwart an investigation into Mr Nixon's conduct as a player manager being conducted by David Galbally QC on behalf of the AFLPA.
Tonight 60 Minutes will name and show the girl's face despite the media protecting her identity because she is a minor.
She has been staying at a Southgate hotel this weekend and it is understood security has been hired to protect her.
The program has paid a five figure sum for the interview.
Nixon, at the centre of sex and drug allegations concerning a teenage girl, flew to Ireland on a pre-arranged trip to promote a new scheme for the introduction of Gaelic football into Melbourne schools and to invite Gaelic football representatives to the AIS.
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"I am home (from Ireland) on Monday," the player manager said.
"I appreciate the support I've received during the week. I'm not doing any interviews (at this stage)."
When asked if he is going to defend himself, Nixon said he would.
Lawyer David Galbally is investigating Nixon's relationship with the teenager at the centre of the St Kilda nude photo scandal.
Mr Galbally has already examined four video-tape recordings, allegedly made by the girl, as part of his investigation for the AFL Players' Association.
Mr Galbally is also planning to question football identities, as well as the 17-year-old girl's lawyers.
