Man to admit stalking Tiger

A man charged with stalking Richmond footballer Alex Rance has indicated he would plead guilty to the offence.

Scott Thomas, 35, of Prahran, has been charged with New Era Frantab Snapbacks stalking with Mr Rance between September 27 and October 6, 2011, and another count of using a carriage service to harass the footballer's sister, Ali.

Mr Thomas faces a further 24 charges unrelated to the stalking offences involving Mr Rance, including trafficking a drug of dependence, obtaining property by deception and knowingly claiming he was a registered health specialist.

Mr Thomas is accused of trafficking testosterone and sellingNBA Espn Series     what was claimed to be human growth hormone while claiming he was a doctor.

Melboue Magistrates' Court on Monday heard that another 47 criminal offences had been struck out.

Defence counsel Malcolm Thomas said his client would plead guilty to all 26 existing charges.

He told magistrate Caitlin English a psychiatric report would be prepared for the court.

Scott Thomas, who is on bail, will reappear before Ms English on May 24.

Mr Rance, who has played 69 games forWholesale New Era Snapback Hats Richmond as a defender, was not in court on Monday.