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Josh Addo-Carr has been issued a show cause notice to front the Bulldogs board next week with the NRL club moving to terminate his contract after a positive drugs test.
The State of Origin winger received a breach notice by the club after testing positive to cocaine during a roadside drugs test last month.
AAP understands the Bulldogs have issued the former State of Origin winger a show cause notice, with his future set to be determined when he appears before club powerbrokers next week.
Addo-Carr has looked at long odds to see out the final year of his contract since further analysis of a roadside drug test taken in early September confirmed a positive reading for cocaine.
The saga cast a shadow over the Bulldogs’ return to the finals for the first time since 2016, with Addo-Carr opting to miss the elimination-final loss to Manly rather than spark a media circus.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported on Friday that Addo-Carr has been invited to front the Bulldogs board next Thursday to show cause as to why he should not be sacked for allegedly misleading officials and bringing the club into disrepute.
The Herald said sources told them the Bulldogs believe Addo-Carr’s actions “did not reflect the culture and standards they want their players to meet but were reluctant to terminate his deal immediately.”
Josh Addo-Carr runs with the ball against Melbourne. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
Addo-Carr was allowed to pursue opportunities at other clubs but he and his agent have been so far unsuccessful.
The Addo-Carr incident occurred in the week before their first finals game since 2016 – and it left general manager Phil Gould with egg on his face after his initial strong denials.
Addo-Carr has denied taking cocaine.
His deal for next season is reportedly worth $500,000 and he has been linked to the Dragons.
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan told the Herald: “That’s an interesting one. You better go and talk to his manager. What I view a player is worth and what a manager views what a player is worth could be completely different. I have never spoken to Josh about it.
“Our first priority is waiting to see what eventuates with the Clint Gutherson situation first. Maybe down the track we might possibly look at the Fox. He’s a quality player, he’s had a hiccup and we’ll address it. But it’s not on the immediate radar.”
It was reported the Dragons will not consider signing Addo-Carr unless he first meets with chairman Andrew Lancaster to allay concerns over his character.
The winger was given a four-game ban by the NRL over his latest indiscretion, to go with a three-month suspension from driving and $682 fine issued by police.
Canterbury’s decision to sign replacement winger Marcelo Montoya earlier this month appeared another blow to Addo-Carr’s hopes of remaining with at the club.
with AAP
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