Daily Telegraph Editor at Large Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield breaks down Todd Carney's sacking from the Cronulla Sharks.
Todd Carney is in hot water again after he posted an offensive picture on social media. Source: News Corp Australia
CRONULLA Sharks NRL star Todd Carney had two warnings about poor behaviour this year before the embattled club sacked him over a social media photo scandal.
A vulgar picture of Carney urinating in his own mouth at a Cronulla nightspot went viral over the weekend — forcing Sharks directors to tear up his $3 million contract in a phone hook-up on Sunday.
The photo was taken two Saturdays ago in the men's toilets at Northies after the team's thrashing by Manly. The photo will not be printed because of its lewd nature.
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It has emerged the wayward five-eighth had been hauled before club management twice this year over drink-related behaviour incidents. In one case he had been with another man who was charged with assaulting two teenagers in Cronulla mall.
Cronulla Sharks CEO Steve Noyce says Todd Carney's behvaiour was not up to the high standards set by the club.
A senior club official confirmed the Sharks had tried so hard to sign former Tigers superstar Benji Marshall because Carney was unlikely to see out his contract.
It was the second time Cronulla boss Steve Noyce, the former Roosters chief executive, has had to sack Carney.
The Daily Telegraph understands club chairman Damian Keogh consulted Blues State of Origin skipper Paul Gallen and coaching staff.
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We're trying to improve the club commercially and the culture is very important," Mr Keogh said.
"We've made a decision to only sign players in future who can contribute to that.
"Unfortunately Toddy can be a really lovely young bloke but he has well-documented issues with alcohol that have led to a number of problems."
On Sunday evening the Sharks released a statement saying Carney did not meet "the values and standards the club is looking to uphold and take into the future."
The club has promised to implement appropriate counselling and support to Carney and his family.
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Jim Doyle, the head of the NRL integrity unit, supported the Sharks' decision to dump the troubled Carney and said that he had tarnished the image of the game.
"The overwhelming majority of NRL players are great role models who do such good work on and off the field," Doyle said.
"But those who want to bring the game into disrepute are on notice that their behaviour will not be tolerated and the Sharks should be commended for taking such a strong stand in this instance."
Todd Carney arrives back in Sydney on Saturday after the Sharks victory on Friday night. Picture: Adam Taylor Source: News Corp Australia
Carney still had three years left to run on his $650,000-a-year contract meaning he is almost $2 million out of pocket.
The shocking image of Carney at the urinal in the toilets at local Cronulla nightclub Northies
emerged on social media on Saturday night and went viral with Todd Carney trending on Twitter.
Carney in action for the Blues. Source: News Limited
STATEMENT FROM THE CRONULLA SHARKS
"The Cronulla Shark Football Club has today after careful consideration and lengthy deliberation, including discussions with senior NRL management, made a decision to terminate Todd Carney's NRL playing contract effective immediately.
At the Sharks we are committed to building a successful club, a club with strong values and a club which sets and respects high standards in all aspects of its operations and activities.
When Todd was first signed to the Sharks he was made well aware of his responsibilities both on and off the field, to himself, the club and to the game in general, however the photograph that appeared last night on social media does not meet the values and standards the club is looking to uphold and take into the future.
As with any difficult decision, whilst you can't change the past, it is important to put measures in place that can deliver positive outcomes both in the present and into the future.
The club and the NRL will be committed to working with Todd, his family and his management in implementing appropriate counseling and support, with the start of this process to begin tonight."
Todd Carney was one of the stars in the Sharks win over the Broncos. Source: Getty Images
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Even Carney's biggest supporter, suspended coach Shane Flanagan, refused to stand by the troubled five-eighth this time.
Todd Carney spent a year in Atherton after being banned by the NRL. Source: News Limited
Rugby league immortal Andrew Johns told Channel Nine's Sunday Footy Show that Carney should not be sacked over the latest incident.
"Surely they couldn't sack him for that," Johns said.
"It's silly ... it's stupid (but) he is only doing it to himself."
Todd Carney in training with the Kangaroos. Source: News Limited
The Sharks had only just found some on-field joy, coming back from a club-record 22-point deficit to defeat the Broncos 24-22 in Brisbane on Friday night.
The Sharks had gone the previous three games without scoring a point and Carney was awarded three Dally M points as best on ground.
This is the latest incident to impact Carney's career.
The 2010 Dally M medallist was banned from playing in the NRL in 2009 after repeated alcohol-related incidents while playing for Canberra.
Cronulla's Todd Carney scores a try. Source: News Limited
That year he played with the Atherton Roosters in the Cairns competition before joining the Roosters in 2010.
After two seasons with the Tricolours, Carney was released from the final year of his contract after he broke a team-imposed alcohol ban.
Carney joined the Sharks in 2012 — the same year he made his State of Origin debut for New South Wales.
Todd Carney
Age: 28
Rep honours: 1 Test for Australia (2010), 3 games for NSW (2012)
- Makes NRL debut for Canberra Raiders in 2004 where he spent five seasons before having his contract torn up and was de-registered by the NRL after repeated offences involving alcohol.
- Spent the 2009 season playing with the Atherton Roosters in the Cairns competition before joining the Roosters the following year.
- In 2010 won the Dally M Medal for Player of the Year and led the Roosters to a grand final appearance against St George Illawarra.
- Roosters release Carney from the final year of his contract in 2011 following a string of alcohol related incidents which included a drink-driving charge and breaking a team imposed drinking ban.
- Joined the Sharks in 2012, the same year he made his State of Origin debut for New South Wales.
- In late 2013 agreed to a five-year deal that would keep him at Cronulla until the end of the 2018 season.
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