Manly will not turn Kings Cross into a `no-go zone’ despite Sea Eagles winger David Williams landing himself in trouble in the notorious nightclub district.

Williams was on Wednesday charged with using offensive behaviour and affray over an incident in the early hours of May 27.

A 29-year-old Rockdale man, who has also been charged, alleged he was assaulted outside a nightclub on Kellett Street.

The alleged altercation is also the subject of an investigation by the NRL’s integrity unit and the Sea Eagles, with Williams vowing to vigorously defend the charges.

Manly players were forbidden from frequenting Kings Cross under former coach Des Hasler due to the high likelihood of finding themselves in trouble.

Current coach Geoff Toovey said there were no plans to re-introduce the ban.

“There’s no banned areas that we make here at Manly but they also know the consequences and the dangers in those areas,” Toovey said.

“… if you make those hard and fast rules they’re sure to be broken and then what do you do?

“The players are very aware of the scrutiny they come under, particularly when they go to foreign places away from their home.

“You’ve just got to be extra, extra careful when you’re at those places.”

Williams is understood to have been out with teammate Justin Horo and Manly assistant coach and rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns.

“I think it’s a bit of a storm in a teacup from what I understand, so I’m not too concerned,” Toovey said.

Manly chief executive David Perry issued a statement in which Williams protested his innocence.

“The NRL integrity unit has been advised of the matter and Manly will also conduct its own internal inquiries,” the statement read.

“David Williams denies any wrongdoing and will vigorously defend the charges.”

The NRL is yet to comment on the incident.

Williams is due to face Downing Centre Local Court on August 13.

His charge is the latest in a string of off-field indiscretions plaguing rugby league.

North Queensland and NSW prop James Tamou was on Tuesday fined $1900 and disqualified from driving for 15 months, after pleading guilty in a Townsville court to drink-driving and driving without a licence.

Canberra centre Blake Ferguson is due to front Waverley Local Court on July 16 after being charged with allegedly indecently assaulting a woman at a Sydney nightclub.

Ferguson was stood down for four weeks pending the outcome of court proceedings.

Toovey said the incident was a reminder of the opportunity for trouble for players who frequented notorious nightspots.

” … it happens all the time, it’s not an isolated incident,” Toovey said.

“But if you do something wrong and react the wrong way then you’re going to pay the price.”