North Melbourne order troubled footy star Tarryn Thomas to stay away from training after AFL gun faced more allegations of threatening behaviour as text messages come to light
North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas is again facing an uncertain AFL future as the club investigates the circumstances surrounding reports of new allegations relating to inappropriate behaviour towards women.
According to a report by SEN on Wednesday afternoon, the 22-year-old has been accused of sending more threatening text messages.
It is unclear when those were sent.
The latest report comes after multiple women detailed allegations of inappropriate behaviour by Thomas, including threats of violence, to the AFL integrity unit earlier this year.
Those allegations led to Thomas temporarily stepping away from North Melbourne at the end of January.
He was allowed back to the club for training late last month under the condition he take part in a respect and responsibility education program before returning to AFL action.
Thomas is also due to face court next week on a charge of ‘threatening to distribute an intimate image’.
Following Wednesday’s report, North Melbourne ordered Thomas not to attend Thursday’s scheduled training session.
It is unclear when he will return to the club.
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson was due to front a press conference on Thursday, but it has now been pushed back to Friday.
‘North Melbourne is aware of media reports regarding Tarryn Thomas,’ the club said in a statement on Wednesday.
‘Thomas has been participating in a respect and responsibility education program that deals with accountability, remorse and behaviour change following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women.
‘As has been communicated previously, North Melbourne and Thomas will co-operate fully in relation to any further allegation or investigation.
‘Thomas will not attend training on Thursday while the club gathers more information.’
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