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Don’t sack me: Addo-Carr’s plea to Parra after alleged positive cocaine test

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Josh Addo-Carr's management has asked Parramatta not to terminate his contract following an alleged positive test for cocaine after being stopped for random testing on Friday night in Newtown. The Eels previously gave Addo-Carr another chance after he was sacked by the Bulldogs due to a similar incident, but now face the possibility of losing their star winger if this latest issue results in further sanctions. Crown Sports International, representing Addo-Carr, emphasized his ongoing rehabilitation and dedication to community work while expressing his desire to earn back trust from the club and teammates.

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Josh Addo-Carr, a premiership-winning winger for Parramatta Eels, faces another drugs controversy after allegedly testing positive for cocaine following random roadside testing on Enmore Road in Newtown on Friday night. This incident follows his previous positive test while playing for the Canterbury Bulldogs in 2024, which led to the termination of his contract there. His management firm, Crown Sports International, has pleaded with Parramatta not to sack him again, emphasizing that Addo-Carr is committed to earning back the trust of those around him and rehabilitating his career. The statement highlights Addo-Carr's contributions to rugby league and community efforts, asserting that his mistakes should not overshadow his positive impact on the sport and communities he serves.

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Topics

Bulldogs Eels Kangaroos NRL Parramatta

Subjects

Josh PERSON · 4× Parramatta GPE · 3× Addo-Carr PERSON · 2× Addo-Carr’s PERSON · 2× Bulldogs ORG · 2× Eels ORG · 2× Kangaroos ORG · 2× NRL ORG · 2× Josh Addo-Carr’s PERSON · 1× Newtown GPE · 1×

Narrative

Josh Addo-Carr’s management has pleaded with Parramatta not to terminate the winger’s contract after another alleged drugs drama, declaring the Kangaroos representative is prepared to do whatever is required to earn back the trust of those around him.

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🔮 Josh would love nothing more than to continue his recovery, earn back the trust of those around him and have the opportunity to play for Parramatta again next season.”

2026-09-15 · The Sydney Morning Herald

Don’t sack me: Addo-Carr’s plea to Parra after alleged positive cocaine test · assertive framing

Claims (16 extracted, 3 hedged)

whatever → plead → him

Addo-Carr’s career is again in the balance after he allegedly returned a positive indication for cocaine after being stopped for random testing on Enmore Road, Newtown on Friday night. uncertain

he → return → night

A saliva sample was sent for further testing. asserted

sample → send → testing

The premiership-winning winger had his Canterbury contract torn up after providing a positive roadside test while employed by the Bulldogs in 2024. asserted

contract → win → 2024

“Josh is not perfect, and he has made mistakes,” his management firm, Crown Sports International, said in a statement. asserted

firm → make → statement

“But those mistakes should not erase the years he has spent giving his time to children and communities, proudly representing his culture, and bringing excitement and new supporters to rugby league. asserted

he → erase → league

“Josh is currently in great hands and receiving professional care and support at the rehabilitation centre. asserted

Josh → receive → centre

His health, wellbeing and recovery remain the immediate priority. asserted

health → remain → ?

“We also know how much Josh loves the Parramatta Eels. asserted

Josh → know → Eels

He greatly values his relationship with head coach Jason Ryles, his teammates and everyone at the club. asserted

He → value → club

Josh would love nothing more than to continue his recovery, earn back the trust of those around him and have the opportunity to play for Parramatta again next season.” asserted

Josh → love → Parramatta

The Eels threw Addo-Carr a lifeline after his axing by the Bulldogs, and he ultimately earned a contract renewal. asserted

he → throw → renewal

While he is contracted until the end of 2027, it remains to be seen whether he will be able to add to the 224 games and 167 tries he has notched in the NRL. asserted

he → contract → NRL

The 31-year-old was selected in the Kangaroos train-on squad for the Rugby League World Cup, but it’s unclear if and when he will play professionally again. uncertain

he → select → Cup

It’s not known whether Addo-Carr intends to wait until the second sample comes back from police testing before seeking to clarify his future with the Eels. asserted

sample → know → Eels

Parramatta released Zac Lomax at the end of last season, and the club could be without another representative-class winger should this latest incident spell the end of Addo-Carr’s NRL career. uncertain

incident → release → career