Kangaroos’ Tarryn Thomas facing fresh domestic violence allegations

The AFL is investigating fresh allegations of domestic violence involving North Melbourne star Tarryn Thomas.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 17: Tarryn Thomas of the Kangaroos runs laps during a North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL training session at Arden Street Ground on November 17, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

The AFL is investigating fresh allegations of domestic violence involving North Melbourne star Tarryn Thomas.

It’s believed Thomas will be summoned to AFL headquarters on Thursday to speak with the league’s integrity unit.

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“North Melbourne received notification from the AFL Integrity Unit on Wednesday that Tarryn Thomas is under investigation following a new allegation of inappropriate behaviour,” the Kangaroos said in a statement.

“The club is working through this information and is not in a position to make any further comment.”

Nine News broke the news on Wednesday night, reporting the issue was new domestic violence allegations.

The Age reported AFL spokesperson Jay Allen confirmed the league’s Integrity Unit was investigating the situation.

The 23-year-old Thomas was suspended last February amid accusations he had made “serious and confronting” threats of violence towards women.

Tarryn Thomas is facing a fresh investigation. Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

He was also criticised for a deleted video which showed him driving dangerously, with his feet up on the dashboard while straddling two lanes on a drive between Sydney and Melbourne.

In July a charge was dropped after he agreed to donate $1000 to charity, having been charged with threatening to distribute an intimate image of another person.

“You have obviously taken this matter very seriously,” Magistrate Julie Grainger said, accepting Thomas had taken responsibility for his actions and was working to change.

“You have worked really hard to better yourself.”

A talented midfielder, Thomas has played 69 games for North Melbourne after being picked up as No. 8 in the 2018 national draft.

He is out of contract at the end of the 2024 season.

Originally published as Kangaroos’ Tarryn Thomas facing fresh domestic violence allegations