Top lawyer reveals the loophole that will save footy star Braydon Trindall from getting in trouble for failing a drug test after partying with teammates
Top lawyer Lee Hagipantelis believes football star Braydon Trindall’s failed roadside drug test will not result in NRL action because it was not carried out by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
A new report claims Braydon Trindall was partying with teammates the night before he failed an initial roadside alcohol and illegal drug test early Monday morning.
Trindall immediately reported the result of the tests to his club, the Cronulla Sharks, and will appear in court in May, with a secondary sample of the illegal drugs test yet to be confirmed.
He has stopped training and playing.
Trindall (pictured playing for Cronulla against North Queensland last Sunday) has stopped training and playing after failing roadside drug and alcohol tests
The Sharks star has received good news from top lawyer and former Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis (pictured)
Hagipantelis said that while the club did the right thing by immediately reporting the incident, Trindall could still be dropped until his case is heard in court.
‘Another interesting observation, however, is that if he is found guilty of driving with an illegal drug, does that become relevant from the perspective of the NRL’s illegal drug policy, or is it simply a matter of bringing the game into disrepute? ?’ said the former Wests Tigers chairman News Corp.
‘The answer is that it is not relevant to the governing body’s illegal drug policy because it is not an official WADA test.
‘WADA rules require testing to take place on the day of competition. “So if he is found guilty of driving with illegal drugs, the NRL will not be able to rely on their illegal drug policy.”
NSW Police confirmed in a statement on Tuesday afternoon that a 24-year-old man who had been driving on Captain Cook Drive, Caringbah, about 9.45am on Monday, was stopped for a random breath test.
“The man showed an expired driver’s license and allegedly gave a positive result on a breath test,” the statement said.
‘He was arrested for breathalyzer testing and taken to Miranda Police Station where he reportedly returned a breathalyzer reading of 0.124.
The 24-year-old celebrated with teammates before failing the test on Monday morning
‘He would also have given a positive result to an illegal substance. The 25-year-old man received a ticket for being a driver without a license – expired driver’s license.
‘Proceedings were also initiated for driving with a prescribed alcohol concentration in the mid-range and driving with illegal drugs in the oral fluid.
‘He was also cited for driving with medium PCA and an illegal drug. He is due to appear at Sutherland Local Court on Friday 17 May 2024.”
A report from The Sydney Morning Herald claimed on Tuesday that Trindall celebrated with teammates after Cronulla’s win over North Queensland before leaving and continuing to celebrate with friends.
According to the Herald, Trindall told the club that no players were with him after he left the apartment.
Daniel Atkinson will start against Canberra on Sunday afternoon, with Trindall combining nicely with Nicho Hynes after the club placed their faith in him and let Matt Moylan move to the Super League.
Trindall scored two tries in the big win over North Queensland and claimed the Preston Campbell Medal as the best player in the All Stars match earlier this year.
The Cronulla Sharks star failed an initial roadside drug and drink test and told his club he will appear in court next month
‘The club has since followed the appropriate protocols within the player’s contract and the CBA and continues to work with the NRL Integrity Unit, with the club, the player and his management agreeing that it is in Braydon’s best interests to not to participate in competitions or train for the competition. in the short term, particularly to address his welfare and health concerns,” the Sharks statement said.
‘Trindall immediately reported the results of the roadside tests to Sharks management, who in turn informed the NRL integrity unit.
‘The matter has been referred for a court appearance in May where Trindall will face the charges and charges against him, noting that a secondary sample of the illegal drug test is yet to be confirmed.
“The Sharks are treating these issues very seriously but are providing Trindall with the necessary welfare support.
‘Until more information is available the club will have no further comment.’