Dragons Sack Young Gun
Saints junior rep Addin Fonua-Blake sacked after police incident
St George Illawarra have sacked promising front-rower Addin Fonua-Blake for breaches in his NRL contract following allegations of assault in January.
The 19-year-old was charged with common assault after allegedly kicking his girlfriend in their Eastlakes home earlier this year.
He had since been stood down from all club activities and will be offered assistance and support from the club.
Dragons CEO Peter Doust said the club decided to terminate his contract after an investigation by the club and the NRL integrity unit.
"Addin's actions breached clauses in his contract and upon review of all information by the board of the Dragons, the decision was made that termination of his contract was the appropriate outcome," Doust said in a statement.
"This circumstance is unfortunate for both Addin and the club. Addin has been at our club for a number of years and was a player our coaching group had targeted for NRL this season." - AAP Reports
Earlier On Triple M
The Dragons have stood down promising NYC player Addin Fonua-Blake after he was charged by Police with Common Assault. He will go to court at the end of this month.
The Junior Kiwis representative was a part of coach Paul McGregor's 2015 recruitment plans. The 19-year-old being one of eight Dragons NYC players who re-signed with the club last year.
A co-captain of the Dragons NYC team last season, St George has big wraps on the kid as a player.
Dragons Statement
The St George Illawarra Dragons were made aware on Monday that National Youth Competition contracted player Addin Fonua-Blake was charged by the Police, overnight, with Common Assault.
As a result, the Club has stood Fonua-Blake down from club activities, effective immediately and until further notice for breeching the Club’s Code of Conduct and the Club has arranged counselling.
The NRL's Integrity Unit has been informed.
The matter will go to court at the end of this month and with respect to the judicial system, the Club will not be making any further comment.
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