Collingwood has stood down star Jordan De Goey after his appearance in a US court for allegedly groping a woman at a New York nightspot.

In a statement, the club confirmed they’d acted quickly after De Goey’s arrest late on Saturday night.

“Collingwood has stood Jordan De Goey down from its AFL program indefinitely,” the statement read.

“The club will continue to pay De Goey under the terms of his contract until such time as an outcome to proceedings against him in the United States is reached or a more complete account of events is established.

“In the interim, De Goey will not be permitted to train or play with Collingwood or make use of club resources, staff or facilities.

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“Collingwood is deeply disappointed by reports and events of the last 48 hours involving De Goey in the US. Given the circumstances, the club believes it is appropriate to remove him from the AFL program.

“Collingwood has been in contact with De Goey and his management today and has explained to both its decision.”

The statement came just hours after De Goey appeared in a Manhattan court, dressed only in the bathrobe Halloween costume he was wearing when arrested.

He entered a not guilty plea to the charge of forcible touching and assault.

De Goey is not due to face court again until December 8, after senior Magpies players are expected back at the club for pre-season training.

The former first-round draft pick was approached by reporters after leaving court, but declined to answer any questions.

Collingwood spent the day attempting to wrap their heads around the alleged incident at PHD Rooftop Lounge, which took place only hours after De Goey and friend Luke Dyson arrived in New York from California.

Social media photos and videos showed the duo drinking and partying before the alleged events.

They were filmed shirtless posing for the camera, with Dyson pretending to down a large bottle of vodka.

De Goey and Dyson are alleged to have approached a woman on the dance floor at the club.

The woman’s friend then confronted the pair, before Dyson allegedly struck the man in the face with a glass bottle, splitting his lip, New York police said.

De Goey had travelled to America during the off-season to undergo an intensive fitness program at W Training Facility in California as he attempted to capitalise on an outstanding end to the 2021 season.

Only last week, De Goey gave several interviews saying he drew inspiration from Christian Petracca after the Melbourne star’s Norm Smith medal-winning performance in the Demons’ drought-breaking premiership.

De Goey was allowed to leave Australia under a permit due to his sponsorship with Monster Energy.

The explosive midfielder-forward is out of contract at the end of next season, with his AFL future now hanging in the balance.

-With AAP