Roosters' Kenny-Dowall to play again after not guilty verdict

NRL player Shaun Kenny-Dowall is expected to play for the Sydney Roosters this weekend after he was acquitted of domestically assaulting his former girlfriend.

The 28-year-old choked back tears at the Downing Centre Local Court on Monday when the 11 assault charges made against him were dismissed.

Kenny-Dowall was accused of headbutting, pushing and putting former girlfriend Jessica Peris in a headlock.

But Magistrate Grogin slammed her evidence as "evasive", saying she was not an impressive witness.

The court heard Ms Peris, the daughter of Senator Nova Peris, tried to get financial support from the Roosters before going to police with the violence allegations.

Kenny-Dowall, 28, always maintained his innocence and pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The premiership-winning back is expected to line up for the Roosters in their opening match of the NRL season against South Sydney on Sunday.