Tarryn Thomas under police investigation for threats towards ex-partner

After being sacked by the Roos following an 18-match suspension from the league, Tarryn Thomas is now under investigation by Victoria Police.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 12: Tarryn Thomas of the Kangaroos warms up before the round 22 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Essendon Bombers at Marvel Stadium, on August 12, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Police are now investigating sacked North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas over threats he made to an ex-partner.

It has been reported officers from the Prahran Family Violence Investigation Unit have spoken to a 23-year-old Ormond man about abuse allegations.

Thomas cannot play AFL in 2024 after he was sacked by the Roos following an 18-match suspension from the league which was ratified by the AFL Commission.

Tarryn Thomas is under police investigation. Picture: Brendan Beckett

He was found guilty of several breaches of AFL Rule 2.3 (a) (conduct unbecoming).

Thomas won’t be eligible to play football at either state-league or local level until after July 22 this year.

He must have begun a behavioural change program before he is cleared to resume playing at any level.

Thomas played 69 games for the Kangaroos after being drafted with the No. 8 pick in the 2018 national draft.

Originally published as Tarryn Thomas under police investigation for threats towards ex-partner