Cronulla Sharks’ eighth game In response to accusations of driving while intoxicated and failing a roadside drug test, Braydon Trindall entered a guilty plea.
He was fined and banned from driving for three months following the court hearing, the club announced in a statement on Tuesday afternoon.
The NRL has also issued a breach notice to the five-eighth, but it’s unclear what the punishment will be because of the new regulations, which give the player five days to respond before making any public announcements.
Trindall stated that he was aware of how serious his error had been.
In the statement, Trindall said, “I acknowledge the grave error I made by getting behind the wheel that Monday morning, with my actions potentially putting other drivers and people on the road at risk.”
“I accept the punishment imposed by the court and express my sincere regret to the Club, my teammates, Sharks members and supporters, and the NRL for the negative headlines I have caused.” This experience has taught me some extremely important lessons.
“Going forward, I’m excited to move past this and give back to the Sharks for their support and belief in me.”
Trindall is sorry, according to club CEO Dino Mezzatesta, and the club will think about how to respond to the breach notice.
“Braydon has expressed regret and entered a guilty plea to the charges; nonetheless, we have been providing him with the necessary support to enable him to manage and get past any obstacles he may have been facing,” Sharks CEO Dino Mezzatesta said.
“It was his first offence of this kind; he has fulfilled all other requirements, including completing a traffic offenders’ course.” We hope that this event and experience have taught him a valuable lesson.
The Sharks Disciplinary Committee will meet in the upcoming weeks to discuss the situation, and the Club will now review and react to the NRL breach notice.”
During the five business days that he has to reply to the notice, he is free to play. Although the club prioritised his well-being, he has not yet played despite being free to do so since the incident.
Prior to this Thursday’s game, the club has confirmed that he is available for selection.
