Tarryn Thomas’ ex Jamai Curran calls for him to be sacked over latest domestic violence claims

The North Melbourne midfielder’s ex-partner says the club and the AFL are “letting women down” as the footballer faces fresh domestic violence allegations.

North Melbourne footballer Tarryn Thomas is facing fresh domestic violence allegations. Picture: Nicki Connolly

The estranged ex-partner of Tarryn Thomas has called for the troubled North Melbourne midfielder to be sacked as he faces fresh domestic violence allegations.

The footballer was set to front AFL House on Thursday over the claims but the interview was pushed back to early next week due to delays with legal representation.

“After serving the North Melbourne Football Club a notice to interview late Wednesday, the AFLIU sought to speak to Thomas (on Thursday) however Thomas’ legal representatives were not available,” a spokesman said.

“Thomas will be interviewed by the AFLIU as soon as possible early next week.”

Jamai Curran briefly dated Thomas in 2022.

Thomas escaped conviction after he threatened to share an explicit video of Ms Curran.

North Melbourne was notified of the claims on Wednesday, and were reportedly unaware of the allegations until the midfielder was given notice to appear.

It’s understood the probe was sparked by claims lodged by a woman through the AFL’s online complaints portal.

It comes as Thomas’ ex-partner Jamai Curran told the Herald Sun that she was not surprised about the new domestic violence allegations, calling for him to be booted from the Roos.

“We need to stop making excuses for abusers because of their job, age and childhood,” she said.

Jamai Curran says it’s time to stop making excuses for abusers. Picture: Instagram

“Generally, a lot of abusers don’t think their actions are wrong.

“They convince themselves that their victims somehow deserve it.”

The 29-year-old dated the footballer for several months before he threatened to share an explicit video of her in 2022.

Thomas was charged but escaped conviction, instead ordered to pay $1000 to charity.

Ms Curran said Thomas never faced harsh consequences for his behaviour.

“I think he believes the way he treats women is justified because of his status and power,” she said.

“I think he believes he’s entitled to treat women however he wants.

“North Melbourne and the justice system not punishing him just reinforces it is OK because he never faces consequences.”

Kangaroos president Sonja Hood told members the club took ‘any allegation of threats and violence against women extremely seriously’. Picture: Tony Gough

Ms Curran said the AFL were “letting women down” by prioritising players and their reputations.

“I think the AFL are letting women down and at this point, need to be held responsible,” she said.

“The AFL and clubs talk so much about domestic violence and taking it seriously but when push comes to shove they don’t do anything about it because it’s more important to protect players and reputations.

“It will be interesting to see how this plays out and if AFL finally matches its actions with its words.”

The new claims are among a string of other domestic violence allegations.

Last year, another woman told the Herald Sun that Thomas allegedly “turned really evil” and threatened to physically assault her when they were casually seeing each other.

“He said he wanted to beat me, he became abusive and manipulative,” she said.

“It was a Jekyll and Hyde situation. He turned really evil, very quickly.

“He called me a slut, that cut deep. He said derogatory things about my body.”

It comes as Kangaroos president Sonja Hood wrote to members in February last year and said the club took “any allegation of threats and violence against women extremely seriously”.