Liam Ryan warms up ahead of round 22, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos

WEST Coast forward Liam Ryan has been cleared of any wrongdoing after he was involved in a brawl at a festival last month.

Vision emerged online of the 28-year-old in a physical altercation with another male in Fremantle, with several onlookers watching on.

In the footage, the two men throw a flurry of punches at each other while surrounded by onlookers, who are cheering the fight.

On Monday, the AFL said investigations by Western Australian police and the League's Integrity Unit concluded Ryan and his companions were victims of an attack and that the Eagles player had attempted to de-escalate the incident. The League added Ryan was not drinking at the event.

He has been cleared by police and will face no action from the AFL.

Liam Ryan reacts during round 19, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos/Getty Images

"The AFL Integrity Unit inquiries and investigations by WA Police determined that the altercation occurred after Ryan and his companions were the victims of an attack by a larger group of people whilst leaving the event," the AFL said in a statement.

"WA police confirmed to the AFL that officers were in the area at the time of the fight and that Ryan was being treated as a witness to an incident where his group was pursued by a larger group, resulting in one of his female companions being assaulted and suffering facial injuries.

"It was determined that Ryan attempted to de-escalate the incident and walk away from the group before being confronted, leading to the fight that was captured on social media."

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In a statement released on Monday evening, West Coast said it had also finalised the club's review into the incident and backed the League's findings that Ryan attempted to de-escalate the situation, saying it will take no further action against Ryan.

"While our Club doesn't condone violence, this was not a situation that Liam wanted to be involved in and he tried to de-escalate the matter before the altercation took place," Eagles footy boss John Worsfold said.

"Liam fully cooperated with WA Police, AFL Integrity Unit and Club inquiries, and he is now keen to put the matter behind him.

"We will continue supporting Liam while also educating our entire playing group about the situations they can find themselves in at public events, and the potential risks involved."

Ryan kicked 13 goals from 16 games in 2024 after missing the opening six rounds of the season due to a serious hamstring injury.