{"id":932081,"date":"2026-10-18T01:38:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T01:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/932081\/"},"modified":"2026-10-18T01:38:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T01:38:13","slug":"monster-ban-throws-stars-career-in-doubt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/932081\/","title":{"rendered":"Monster ban throws star\u2019s career in doubt"},"content":{"rendered":"

Josh Addo-Carr is facing a monster ban even if he is given a lifeline by a rival club after allegedly failing a roadside drug test.<\/p>\n

Watch Australia\u2019s Tour of South Africa Live & Exclusive on Fox Cricket, available on Kayo Sports.<\/a><\/p>\n

Both the Parramatta Eels and NRL Integrity Unit are waiting for confirmation test results before handing down any punishment. <\/p>\n

The Eels speedster is alleged to have tested positive for cocaine in September.<\/p>\n

According to Code Sports<\/a>, Addo-Carr is looking at a 12-game ban from the NRL if he tests positive on his B-test sample. <\/p>\n

That means any team that could potentially sign Addo-Carr if he is sacked by the Eels will do so knowing he may be unavailable for nearly half of the regular season. <\/p>\n

The Eels are said to be undecided on whether they will ultimately cut ties with Addo-Carr, but Code Sports reports at this stage they are more likely to \u201creluctantly\u201d sack him.<\/p>\n

The NRL website states in its illicit drugs policy that \u201cplayers who record a second contravention will serve a 12-match ban, the prospect of contract termination, a fine, and further treatment and monitoring\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"Samoa<\/p>\n

Addo-Carr previously failed a random roadside drug test in 2024. He was contracted by the Bulldogs and subsequently sacked for that incident. <\/p>\n

He maintained at the time that he had not knowingly ingested recreational drugs, with the incident taking place a week out from the finals.<\/p>\n

The Bulldogs said in a statement at the time that Addo-Carr\u2019s failed drug test and \u201csubsequent lack of transparency\u201d were \u201cserious breaches\u201d of his contractual obligations and the club\u2019s standards.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile we will always stand by our players through difficult times, we can only do this effectively when there is complete trust and transparency,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n

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