Former NRL star Trent Merrin has faced court over allegations he stole $140,000 worth of cryptocurrency.
The former State of Origin and Australian Test lock, 36, appeared in Port Kembla Local Court on the NSW south coast, but did not enter a plea.
Defence lawyer Harry Lollback asked the court for a one-week adjournment as some facts of the case are still to be determined.
Lollback is expected to enter a plea on behalf of Merrin at the next court date on December 10.
Merrin was arrested in November 2025 following a year-long investigation by police.
He was charged with obtaining financial advantage by deception and was granted bail.
Former NRL player Trent Merrin leaves the Port Kembla Local Court on Wednesday after facing allegations he stole $140,000 worth of cryptocurrency
Merrin played 13 State of Origin matches for NSW and also won an NRL premiership with the Dragons in 2010
Merrin is accused of stealing $140,000 worth of bitcoin from a friend’s account
Police allege Merrin accessed a 29-year-old man’s account, believed to be a friend, and transferred $140,000 worth of bitcoin.
During his rugby league career, Merrin played 13 games for NSW and was part of the Blues’ series success in 2014.
He also played seven Tests for Australia and more than 150 games for the St George Illawarra Dragons, winning the 2010 NRL Grand Final.
In 2015, he signed a five-year contract with the Penrith Panthers and then played one season in the English Super League for Leeds.
Merrin retired from the sport in April 2021, aged 32.