The Sydney Roosters have stood halfback Mitchell Pearce down from all training after a video surfaced online of the New South Wales playmaker. The much publicised video shows Pearce verbally abusing the owner of the house, urinating and simulating a sex act with a dog.

In a short statement released on roosters.com.au, the club said it would be further investigating the incident.

“The Club wishes to advise that Mitchell Pearce has been stood down from all training commitments until the Club concludes its internal investigation,” the statement read.

“The Club continues to work closely with the NRL Integrity Unit and will be making no further comment at this time.”

Former bad boy Mark Geyer believes this is it for Pearce.

“Was it the worst thing I’ve ever seen? Probably not, but it’s right up there,” Geyer said on Triple M’S Grill Team.

“The blame game card cannot be played any more. This is a bloke who’s 26, he’s not a rookie. This is Pearce’s fourth or fifth indiscretion.

“He needs to be taken out of the system that he joined as a kid to appreciate what he’s got. Mitchell Pearce needs help. He’s obviously powerless when affected by alcohol and cannot control his behaviour. He needs to be suspended for 12 months, get a real job away from football and undergo both counselling and rehab.

“I can only imagine how his parents would be feeling today. If I saw my son on a video recording acting that way I’d kick his arse from here to Katoomba.”