Police issue summons for disgraced AFL player Tarryn Thomas

Disgraced footballer Tarryn Thomas is reportedly set to be charged by police after he was allegedly found in possession of an illegal substance.

Disgraced footballer Tarryn Thomas is reportedly set to be charged by police after he was allegedly found in possession of an illegal substance.

The former North Melbourne footballer was inside a Lamborghini with another male when the car was searched by police, according to the Herald Sun.

Victoria Police have released a statement, where they have alleged drugs were found inside the luxury vehicle.

Police will also allege deal bags were found inside the car, which was allegedly spotted in a no-standing zone.

“Officers searched the car and it is alleged deal bags and drugs were located in the vehicle,” a Victoria Police spokesperson said.

“The driver of the vehicle returned and both men were interviewed for possession of a drug of dependence.

“The pair, a 25-year-old man from Ormond and a 24-year-old man from Thomastown, are expected to be charged on summons.”

Tarryn Thomas leaves Broadmeadows court in November, 2024. Picture: NewsWire, David Geraghty.

Channel 7’s Mitch Cleary told Sunday Footy Feast the former North Melbourne player was stopped in Melbourne’s CBD.

“This came after a Lamborghini that both males were in, were spotted in a no-standing zone,” Cleary said.

“Officers then executed a search on that vehicle where they found the drugs and the deal bags.”

It emerged last month Thomas was allegedly involved in a “terrifying hostage drama”.

The former Kangaroos player, who lost his footy career over multiple off-field incidents involving women, was with a friend in Ballarat when the alleged incident took place.

Nine News’ Isabel Quinlan reported Thomas and his mate met with a group of men around 9pm at a pub on a Saturday night.

“They’ve stayed there for about an hour, and as they were driving to another location, that’s when things took a turn,” Quinlan reported.

“Nine News understands that Tarryn told police that two men held him and his friend at gunpoint, demanding that they sign over the papers to their car and hand over thousands of dollars.

“After allegedly being held hostage for several hours, it’s understood Tarryn and his friend have eventually cut a deal and convinced these men to drop them off at a property where they have managed to call police.

Tarryn Thomas of the Kangaroos runs the ball during the round 21 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Melbourne Demons at Blundstone Arena, on August 06, 2023, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

“Now, police were investigating this incident for several days, but Tarryn Thomas retracted his statement.

“We have reached out to his lawyer, who has not responded to our request for comment. Tarryn has since deleted his Instagram account and it is understood that the car has been found and returned.”

Thomas was axed by the Kangaroos in February 2024 over repeated conduct breaches and was suspended for 18 games by the AFL.

A charge regarding the harassment of a former partner was heard in court before being dropped and Thomas eventually pleaded guilty to breaching a court order, but avoided a criminal conviction. He was given a 12-month good behaviour bond under the conditions he remain offence free for the next year and continue to engage with the medical practitioners.

After Thomas’ November 2024 court case, the AFL declared he must “consistently demonstrate a change of behaviour for any application on his behalf to even be considered” for approval to return to the top level.

He is permitted to play state-league football this year but could not find a home after being considered by teams in both the VFL and WAFL.

Originally published as Police issue summons for disgraced AFL player Tarryn Thomas