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

From Adrian Proszemo at the Sydmey Morning Herald

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/don-t-sack-me-addo-carr-s-plea-to-parra-after-alleged-positive-cocaine-test-20260915-p60xnx.html

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.

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. A saliva sample was sent for further testing.

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

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

“We also know how much Josh loves the Parramatta Eels. He greatly values his relationship with head coach Jason Ryles, his teammates and everyone at the 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.”

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

“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. His contribution to the community and the game is genuine, substantial and worthy of recognition.

“Josh is currently in great hands and receiving professional care and support at the rehabilitation centre. His health, wellbeing and recovery remain the immediate priority.

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.

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.

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.

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"Well if you are trying to recover from bumps, bruises and injuries, the last thing you want is some drug floating around that does nothing but hinder the recovery. This is well known. Players rely on their bodies to earn big money - you would think…"

Replies

- Wizard “Alcatraz “Sleeve > Make Parra Great Again September 16, 2026 at 9:55am
  
  Lol , like asking a mate to swap you your blow up doll for his super model wife for the night 😂. Funny . Wouldn't even shock me if MON did ask them this.
  - Make Parra Great Again > Wizard “Alcatraz “Sleeve September 16, 2026 at 10:59am
    
    Exactly, im havin a lend
  - LB > Wizard “Alcatraz “Sleeve September 16, 2026 at 11:35am
    
    "Hey Kristian, hope finals are doing well. So, Herbie herbsta, we have a proposition. We take him off your books, doing you a favour, we hand you Nanva, Talataina and Alamaddine. It is hard to part ways with these players, but to help you out we will do so. Once you agree to the deal, put it into our database to confirm, password is 1, 2, 3, 4."
- Zip zip > Make Parra Great Again September 16, 2026 at 11:55am
  
  Source?
  - Make Parra Great Again > Zip zip September 16, 2026 at 12:13pm
    
    Sarcasm.com
    - mongolian trotting duck > Make Parra Great Again September 16, 2026 at 7:56pm
- Mallee57 > Make Parra Great Again September 16, 2026 at 2:45pm
  
  There is no way the Dolphins would even remotely consider that
Wizard “Alcatraz “Sleeve September 15, 2026 at 10:36pm

I'm afraid JAC will never learn , everytime the club draws a line in the sand , Josh keeps snorting it.
- Gaz Nelson > Wizard “Alcatraz “Sleeve September 15, 2026 at 11:23pm
  
  Ha .. rumour has it his snoz is to blame for the poor snow season
  - Wizard “Alcatraz “Sleeve > Gaz Nelson September 16, 2026 at 9:41am
    
    lol. Another debate ...