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‘Would do again’: Tarryn Thomas’ shocking text messages exposed

Damning text messages sent by Tarryn Thomas have emerged on social media in which the North Melbourne player said he had abused women and “would do again”.

Damning texts sent by Tarryn Thomas have emerged on social media as the AFL is set to hand down sanctions to the North Melbourne player over fresh allegations of domestic violence. 

A screenshot of a message, circulating on Instagram and obtained by the Herald Sun, showed Thomas speaking about abusing women. 

“And for them girls I abuse I would do again,” he wrote to a woman.

“After what they did to me if you do me wrong I will let you have it.” 

It comes as a source close to another woman, who was previously linked to Thomas, detailed his allegedly abusive nature. 

“He harassed, stalked, abused and made threats against her,” they said. 

“He made her feel worthless and small with his nasty words.”

Damning text messages sent by Tarryn Thomas have emerged on social media. Picture: Brendan Beckett
Damning text messages sent by Tarryn Thomas have emerged on social media. Picture: Brendan Beckett

The source said the woman was “fearful” of Thomas and isolated her from family and friends.

Thomas’ career at the Kangaroos could be over within days with the AFL expected to suspend him of up to 18 weeks.

On Monday, the AFL said its investigation into the new allegations of domestic violence was not yet resolved.

But it’s understood a suspension of that length had been raised in discussions with the AFL and North Melbourne.

Last year, Thomas escaped conviction after threatening to share an explicit video of his ex-partner Jamai Curran.

Instead, he was ordered to pay $1000 to charity.

At the time, Ms Curran told the Herald Sun that she believed Thomas never faced harsh consequences for his behaviour.

Kangaroos player Tarryn Thomas is reportedly set to receive a long suspension amid fresh domestic violence allegations. Picture: Quinn Rooney
Kangaroos player Tarryn Thomas is reportedly set to receive a long suspension amid fresh domestic violence allegations. Picture: Quinn Rooney

“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.”

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.”

An 18-week suspension could give the Kangaroos cause to cut ties with Thomas.

He is in the last season of a lucrative contract, currently being paid between $600,000 to $700,000.

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