Cronulla Sharks star Braydon Trindall stood down after failed roadside booze, drugs tests
- Failed tests Monday morning
- A training ban has also been imposed
- He is due to appear in court in May
Braydon Trindall will not play this weekend and is now under investigation by the NRL integrity unit after the Sharks five-eighths failed initial roadside alcohol and illegal drug tests early on Monday morning.
Trindall immediately reported the result of the tests to the club and will appear in court in May, with a secondary sample of the illegal drug test yet to be confirmed.
Daniel Atkinson is expected to start against Canberra on Sunday afternoon, with Trindall forming a nice combination with Nicho Hynes after the club placed their faith in him and moved Matt Moylan 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.
Cronulla Sharks five-eighth Braydon Trindall has been withdrawn by the club after failing a roadside alcohol and illegal drugs test on Monday morning
The Sharks star has also been banned from training ‘to attend to his wellbeing and health concerns’
“The club has since followed the appropriate protocols within the player 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 not to participate take part in competitions or train for the competition.” in the short term, particularly to address his welfare and health concerns,” a Sharks statement said.
“Trindall immediately reported the result of the roadside testing to Sharks management, who in turn notified 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.”