North Melbourne breaks silence over Tarryn Thomas allegations

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North Melbourne has issued a public statement saying it will not take disciplinary action against star player Tarryn Thomas despite ‘confrontational allegations’ published by the Herald Sun this week that he threatened and harassed a number of women.

Key points: Tarryn Thomas was charged by police earlier this month with threatening to release an intimate image. threats of violence against women very seriously”

An article published in the Herald Sun on Thursday claimed that several women had contacted the AFL with allegations of bullying behavior by Thomas.

The AFL said it contacted some women in light of the new information in the story.

In response to the story’s “serious and contradictory allegations”, the chair, Dr Sonja Hood, wrote to members.

“We take any allegations of threats of violence against women very seriously,” Dr. Hood wrote.

“The club were aware of the official allegations made against Tarryn in 2022 which were investigated by the AFL Integrity Unit. Tarryn and the club have co-operated fully with these investigations.

“The advice provided by the AFL following these incidents was that Tarryn should undergo training and education to deal with his behavioral issues.”

The ABC is not suggesting any of the allegations against Thomas.

Dr. Hood said Thomas started a club program involving respectful relationship education, working with psychologists and community outreach.

Last month Thomas, 22, was charged with a single count of threatening to broadcast an intimate image.

“If further investigation arises from new information, the club and Tarryn will co-operate fully, as we have done following these initial allegations,” Dr Hood continued.

“It is also important to recognize that Tarryn still has a case to face in court and as such we will not comment on this particular case.

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

Earlier, the AFL said it had offered its support to anyone who came forward with an allegation.

“The AFL has investigated all official complaints, if any,” it said in a statement.

“Taryn Thomas is currently facing criminal charges in relation to a reported incident and although this matter is not yet finalized in court, the AFL will continue to work with the NMFC and Victoria Police and monitor the outcome of the case. ‘police action’.

Thomas trained with his teammates at Arden Street today as the club prepare for the start of the season in March.

In February, Thomas signed a two-year contract extension which will last until the end of 2024.

He made his AFL debut in 2019 after being selected as the eighth choice.

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