"He plainly wanted and, in fact, often initiated [sex]," the court heard.

Despite the gravity of the allegations, it's unlikely the NRL will ban the star footy player.

“This has created irreparable damage to my reputation [and] has been extremely hurtful to my wife.”

“That was really well known, but it takes bravery to come forward knowing there could be ramifications.”

“He says ‘Hey, let’s go out and have a cigarette’ — and then he touched me right on the balls under the table.”

“A lot of girls will do things to get roles.”

13 years after Burke's Back yard was cancelled where is Don Burke now?

The women said they were left "paralysed" by the shocking assault.

The young actress excused herself by announcing she had school the next day.

She makes horrific allegations, including how she finally broke free after he repeatedly "physically harmed" her.