Parramatta has informed the NRL integrity unit after being made aware of photographs circulating on social media of rising star Isaiah Iongi.
This masthead has been sent photos of Iongi seemingly smoking a substance. After becoming aware of the matter, the Eels have contacted the NRL, as is required under the rules whenever a club suspects there is a potential integrity issue.
Parramatta fullback Isaiah Iongi.Credit:Instagram
Parramatta officials contacted Iongi on Tuesday morning.
Iongi is considered a future superstar, nominated as one of the rookies of the year after a breakout season in 2025.
After playing just one NRL game for Penrith, Iongi has made the No.1 jersey his own at the club following the departure of Clint Gutherson.
Story updated: Eels have spoken with Iongi this morning.
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Typical dramas all before season kick off! The never ending story! Looks like incense burning more than smoking anything! It's anothing story but as we all know the media loves anything that pull an Eels player through the mud
Look is it pot? More likely yes it is. Can he get out of anything by saying it is something like herbs? Of course. Hard to prove what is in it he is rolling. We all know what it is but cannot prove it. Only way is a drug test, if it's old he should be good.
Hard to really tell what it is unless there are actual samples. I think Longi will be fine. It's just another nothing story trying to make something out of nothing
Grinder gives it away. But it is not much really, even no Eels player I would say same.
It is nothing compared to Munster and Brandon Smith case. Though, these youngsters should really learn their lessons.
The individual that leaked these images needs to have their facial features shifted for being a rat cunt.
So upon speaking to my wife, who has experience seeing these things from her social work job looking at drugs and that.
She said the grinder gives it away it's pot as you don't use a grinder on tobacco unless mixing.
It'll be a find and probation type thing where if he does anything else he will get a big ban.
That's about it, a suspended fine and keep in line or it's worse next time pal. At worst 1 game but that would be like a repeat offender level (Latrell)
Helps him that it's an old photo + someone posting it to get him in hot water. Context is on his side
A hell of a lot of speculation going on here.
The kid is 22 years old, and is doing absolutely nothing more or less then a lot of people his age.
I hope he is okay, and can handle the media scrutiny that is bearing down on him. Head up young fella, shake it off, there are lots of us old timers that are hoping you keep your head on straight and rip into your footy. Your a star in the making, don't throw it away now. Stay strong, we need you.
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