North Melbourne back troubled star Tarryn Thomas despite accusations over sickening text messages

North Melbourne backs beleaguered utility Tarryn Thomas but says it will await the outcome of court proceedings before confirming its ‘next course of action’.

Thomas made headlines last month after being accused of threatening to distribute an intimate image.

In a separate incident, he was pulled over by police while driving on a suspended license during the Kangaroos’ Christmas break.

More allegations aired in the media this week about Thomas’ treatment of women, with North Melbourne President Sonja Hood writing an open letter on Wednesday to address the “serious and conflicting allegations”.

Thomas (centre with new Kangaroos manager Alastair Clarkson on the right) still has the backing of his club despite a series of serious allegations against him.

The young gun from North Melbourne has been accused of threatening and intimidating behaviour.

Hood would not elaborate on the latest claims, but said the club took the “allegation of threats of violence against women” very seriously.

The AFL Integrity Unit heard allegations including:

In a flurry of text messages, Thomas allegedly tells a woman: “Are you kidding… keep talking shit… shit is coming soon… your turn is coming… shit *** is going down… I’m not a ***** to fuck me’.

Another woman reportedly told friends: “I’m too scared… I know he’s going to kill me.”

Another woman revealed how the soccer player sent other people intimate photos that he had taken of her.

Hood also gave insight into the past and present programs put in place by the club since Thomas’ past indiscretions came to light.

The club was aware of formal allegations against Tarryn during 2022 which were investigated by the AFL Integrity Unit. Tarryn and the club fully cooperated with those investigations,” Hood wrote.

“The advice provided by the AFL after these incidents was that Tarryn should receive training and education to deal with his behavioral problems.

North Melbourne boss Sonja Hood revealed the club was aware of “serious and confrontational allegations” against the star which were investigated by the AFL’s Integrity Unit in 2022.

“Since then, the club has created a significant, multi-tiered program that includes respectful relationship education, work with psychologists, mentoring, peer support and community outreach for Tarryn to complete so she can live up to the values ​​and expectations of the North Melbourne community.

“He has begun work on this program and we will continue to support Tarryn as he completes this work.”

Hood said that if any further investigations arise from the new information passed on to the AFL or the police, the club and Thomas will cooperate fully.

Thomas has yet to face court on charges of threatening to distribute an intimate image.

“Subject to further investigation, the club will await the outcome of the legal proceedings before confirming our next course of action,” Hood wrote.

Thomas, 22, played just 10 AFL games for the Kangaroos last season and was dropped from the senior squad in June for failing to meet coaching standards.

Thomas has played 57 games for the Roos since being selected with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2018 national draft.