THE South Sydney Rabbitohs are expected to tear up the contract of rising star Cody Walker if he’s found guilty in the latest example of a rugby league player charged with a domestic violence assault.
In a potential public relations disaster, the Rabbitohs informed the NRL of the incident a fortnight ago when rugby league’s governing body was in damage control over the Kirisome Auva’a assault case.
Walker, 24 and yet to make his NRL debut, has been suspended by the Rabbitohs indefinitely pending the outcome of court proceedings.
The NRL on Saturday night released a statement supporting the Rabbitohs’ course of action.
“The Integrity Unit will continue to work with Souths to review all the information, including the criminal allegations and the player’s previous conduct, to reach the game’s final response to the matter,” the statement read
“The NRL has made it clear that there is no place for domestic violence in our game, and will respond accordingly.”
NSW police have charged Walker with common assault and stalk or intimidate intending to cause fear or physical or mental harm.
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Informed the NRL a fortnight ago and only tell the public now ?