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Wood had ‘anger struggles’, lived ‘party lifestyle’ before alleged attack

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
October 30, 2026 • 03:32 AM
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Lawyers for the Melbourne public figure are arguing for his release from prison, where he is being held on domestic violence charges.

Wood had ‘anger struggles’, lived ‘party lifestyle’ before alleged attack

Sam Wood’s lawyers said the fitness entrepreneur has struggled with anger and referred to drugs and alcohol as part of a party lifestyle, but told a court this should not stop him from being freed on bail on charges that he assaulted his wife.

Wood has been behind bars in Queensland since October 3, when he was arrested and charged with domestic violence assault and strangulation against his wife Snezana Wood while on holiday in Noosa.

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