North Melbourne are standing behind troubled utility Tarryn Thomas, however say they may await the end result of court docket proceedings earlier than confirming their “subsequent plan of action”.
Thomas hit the headlines final month after being charged with threatening to distribute an intimate picture.
In a separate incident, he was stopped by the police whereas driving with a suspended license through the Kangaroos’ Christmas break.
This week extra allegations had been aired within the media about Thomas’ remedy of ladies, with North Melbourne president Sonja Hood penning an open letter on Wednesday to handle the “severe and confronting allegations”.
Hood didn’t go into particulars concerning the newest claims, however she stated the membership took “allegations of threats of violence towards ladies” extraordinarily critically.
She additionally gave an perception into the previous and current applications put in place by the membership since Thomas’ previous indiscretions got here to gentle.
“The membership was conscious of formal allegations made towards Tarryn throughout 2022 that had been investigated by the AFL’s Integrity Unit. Tarryn and the membership co-operated absolutely with these investigations,” Hood wrote.
“The recommendation offered by the AFL following these incidents was that Tarryn ought to undertake coaching and training to cope with his behavioral points.
“The membership has since constructed a major and multi-layered program which incorporates respectful relationships training, working with psychologists, mentoring, peer help and group outreach for Tarryn to finish so he can meet North Melbourne’s values ​​and group expectations.
“He has began work on this program and we’ll proceed to help Tarryn as he completes this work.”
Hood stated that if any additional investigations come up from the brand new data handed on to the AFL or the police, the membership and Thomas would co-operate absolutely.
Thomas nonetheless has to face court docket over the allegation of threatening to distribute an intimate picture.
“Topic to any additional investigations, the membership will await the end result of the court docket proceedings earlier than confirming our subsequent plan of action,” Hood wrote.
The 22-year-old Thomas performed solely 10 AFL video games for the Kangaroos final season and was dropped from the senior aspect in June for not assembly coaching requirements.
Thomas has performed 57 video games for the Roos since being chosen with decide No.eight on the 2018 nationwide draft.
