Stanley Carl Johnson, 27, came before Griffith Local Court after refusing to leave the licensed premises in April. The incident comes after Johnson was serving a community corrections order for similar behaviour in 2018.

Johnson was drinking at the club in April when the duty manager saw he was quite intoxicated, slurring his words, unsteady on his feet and was "extremely loud".

With the help of the door man, Johnson, accompanied by a friend, was brought to reception where he was asked to leave. He became aggressive and abusive.

They were told to leave no less than six times, once after his friend had attempted to leave with a schooner glass. After being helped out by one of their female friends, Stanley proceeded to shake hands and apologise to the doorman outside.

However when the duty manager came out and asked why there were still there, he started yelling, prompting police to be called. He then threatened the manager, saying he would get someone to "jump you and you better watch your back".

Stanley proceeded throw rocks at the window of the restaurant. Despite not causing any damage, 50 people including families and children, witnessed the act. He finally left, but police were then called to the Gemini Hotel where Stanley and a few mates had once again become abusive when denied entry.

He was located by police on Railway Street where he was arrested, and became highly agitated and aggressive at the station.

In 2018 he was charged after punching a man near the taxi rank, after being thrown out of The Area Hotel for being intoxicated and placed on bail.

Angela Cheng, Stanley's legal representative, argued he had been trying to get his life on track since then, and it was due to a "tough" football game which had acted as a trigger.

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"In my dealings with him he has shown true remorse," Ms Cheng said.

She said he has a better chance of rehabilitation this time, as he had just gained employment as well as having a baby on the way.

Magistrate Jacqueline Trad agreed with Ms Chen's recommendations and revoked his previous order to placed him on another community corrections order for 12 months, a conditional release order for 18 months and a $500 fine.

"You are getting very close. Next time there will be more serious consequences," Ms Trad said.

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