Cronulla Sharks five-eighth Braydon Trindall has been charged with mid-range drink-driving while holding an expired licence, and is awaiting further test results on an alleged potential positive cocaine reading.
Trindall was tested on Monday morning, just hours after his team’s victory over the North Queensland Cowboys at PointsBet Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.
Braydon Trindall in action for Cronulla on Sunday night, just hours before he was charged by police.Credit: Getty
It’s also alleged the roadside drug test also showed cocaine was in his system, however, Trindall is awaiting the results from an oral fluid test for a more accurate result.
The Sharks have notified the NRL Integrity Unit it’s been alleged that Trindall blew a mid-range alcohol reading after he was stopped for a roadside test on Monday morning. This masthead has contacted the police for comment.
“The NRL integrity unit was informed of an incident involving Cronulla Sharks player Braydon Trindall and is liaising with the club,” the NRL said.
The Sharks released a statement on Tuesday afternoon.
“Sharks NRL squad member Braydon Trindall failed initial roadside alcohol and illicit drug tests early on Monday morning,” the Sharks statement said.
“The club has since followed the appropriate protocols within the player’s contract and CBA and continues to work with the NRL integrity unit, with the club, player and his management agreeing it is in Braydon’s best interest to not participate in games or to train for the short term, and more importantly to attend to his welfare and health issues.
“Trindall reported the result of the roadside tests immediately to Sharks management, who in turn informed the NRL integrity unit. The matter has been referred for a court appearance in May where Trindall will face the allegations and charges levelled against him, noting that a secondary sample of the illicit drug test is yet to be confirmed.”