North Melbourne legend Wayne Carey has been filmed in a heated altercation with a man he described as an “antagonist” outside a Melbourne pub.

The 54-year-old was captured tussling with one man while another, who appears to be Carey’s friend, tries to diffuse the situation, in a physical exchange that spilled out onto the streets surrounding Albert Park Hotel on Thursday night.

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In the video, the champion AFL goalkicker and ex-commentator can be seen grabbing at the man’s shirt before another man yells out, “Wayne, Wayne, relax”.

The struggle continues as the man attempting to keep peace then speaks to the third man directly, telling him to “f*** off” and to “shut the f*** up and go”.

A female voice is then heard yelling from somewhere across the road, saying, “Guys, walk away, people live here. Keep walking. Move it on”.

It’s the latest in a string of controversies littered throughout Carey’s life since his playing days.

In 2022, Carey was cleared of any wrongdoing after having a bag of white powder spill out of his pocket at Crown Casino in Perth. He insisted the bag contained crushed-up anti-inflammatory medication.

His most infamous controversy was the extramarital affair he had with Kelli Stevens, the wife of former teammate Anthony Stevens, in 2002.

Carey and Anthony Stevens have had a long-running feud in the 23 years since, but are set to be reunited at the Kangaroos’ 100-year celebration later this year.

Carey, Stevens and North great Glenn Archer will all be present for the Round 20 clash against the Western Bulldogs, which takes place in prime time on Thursday night.

The trio will show a united front, nearly 25 years since Carey’s messy exit from the club.

It comes just six months after the club unveiled a video celebration of the centenary year that interestingly excluded Carey.

Former teammate Corey McKernan was vocal at the time, but Carey and other North Melbourne greats, including Stevens and Archer will all be present for the special night.

Channel 7’s Caroline Wilson revealed the exclusive details of Carey’s return on 7NEWS Melbourne and The Agenda Setters last month.

“All three men (Carey, Stevens, Archer) are well aware that they will be there together and united for the first time,” Wilson said

“There was speculation last year when North unveiled their centenary jumper. And if you remember, there were North champions from through the eras and there was no Wayne Carey, and Corey McKernan was very upset about this.

“In 2022, a year later, they had a 25-year premiership reunion for the ‘96 flag, and there was an altercation at a pub between Anthony Stevens and Wayne Carey. We know the history there.

“They had to be separated. I don’t think it was physical, but it was not nice.

“And when there was a motorcade the next day at Marvel Stadium, Anthony Stevens wasn’t there and Wayne Carey was.

“So the club has worked really hard to get all these guys within the fold. And clearly you can’t celebrate your 100th anniversary without Wayne Carey being there.”