- Braydon Trindall was caught driving with alcohol and drugs in his system
- Cronulla playmaker made big changes to his life after wake-up call
- Trindall is now playing one of the best games of his life for the Sharks
Cronulla Sharks five-eighth player Braydon Trindall has spoken openly about his changed attitude following a controversial incident which saw his NRL club suspend him earlier this season.
The playmaker was caught driving to training in April under the influence of alcohol and with a banned substance in his system, an incident that threatened to derail his 2024 season.
The 24-year-old man had an average blood alcohol level of 0/125 when he tested positive for roadside drugs and tested positive for recreational drugs the morning after Cronulla defeated North Queensland.
He was fined and banned from driving for three months after appearing in court in May, and says he is now prepared to repay the club for the support he has received.
Trindall is playing excellent football and he believes this is because he has made big changes to his lifestyle since the incident.
“It was a big mistake and I had to accept it, improve myself and come back as a better person and a better player,” he said. News Corp.
‘We also had to regain everyone’s confidence in our club.
“What happened was a huge wake-up call.
Cronulla playmaker Braydon Trindall has made major changes to his life after being caught driving with drugs and alcohol in his system
Trindall has made some big changes in his life and is now playing some of his best football games.
‘I stopped drinking for a while. I had to avoid certain situations and be in the right environment.
“I’ve narrowed down the circle of people I hang out with. I’m now with people who have my best interests at heart.”
Trindall has decided to stay away from certain people and has also banned himself from playing in pub arcades.
“I just decided to squash it all,” he said. “It’s all part of getting my life together as a professional athlete.”
“I have excluded myself from the Caringbah Hotel and that goes for the rest of the state. Again, it’s about being a smarter and better person.”
Trindall and his Sharks will take on the Penrith Panthers in the preliminary rounds this week
Trindall previously thanked Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbons for his support throughout the ordeal, saying he had been “amazing”.
“He’s supported me all the way. I just want to pay him back. I just wanted to focus on [what was happening] “And get through that first,” he told the Sydney Morning Herald.
But I feel good 1727067892. The boys showed a lot of support. It’s good to be back and I want to work hard for them.’
The Cronulla Sharks take on the Penrith Panthers in the preliminary rounds this week.