Emerging Brisbane Lions youngster Lewy Taylor has vowed to set a better example for his young fans after being granted diversion for his part in damage caused to old vehicles on a rural town property in Victoria.

Taylor and a friend were each placed on a good behaviour bond for 12 months, with each required to contribute $500 to the State Emergency Service and $5317.87 in compensation to the victim.

The court accepted that Taylor and his friend thought the vehicles, coming to the end of their life cycle, were in a junk yard when they went to the property twice in October last year – but that did not excuse their actions.

No alcohol was involved, and the victim was happy for the case to go to diversion as Taylor and his friend "were young men who had just made mistakes”.

Taylor said: "It's a fair result - it was a silly thing to do and I'm really sorry for my actions.

"I've learnt my lesson and I understand that being an AFL player means setting a good example for the kids and I'm working every day on doing exactly that."

The Brisbane Lions have been working with the AFL Integrity Unit throughout the duration of the case.

The Club is satisfied Taylor, who cooperated fully with authorities since the incidents took place, is sorry for his actions.

The Club acknowledges the punishment handed down by the court and, as stated previously, will not be taking any further action in relation to the matter.