Parramatta, NRL to investigate images of rising Eels star

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.

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Parramatta fullback Isaiah Iongi.Credit:Instagram

Parramatta officials have also attempted to contact Iongi, but have so far been unable to do so 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.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/parramatta-nrl-to-investigate-images-of-rising-eels-star-20260224-p5o4w7.html

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        • Well she went on Tiktok claiming an affair and leaked messages and the women who was alleged to be involved proved it false.

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  • I've seen the photos, if he smoked that buzooka he'd be stoned for days. I'm not buying it, it's either old pic, ai or it ain't the devils lettuce.

  • Nothing to see here, the nrl wont have substantial evidence to do anything. nothing in the image alone proves cannabis. The grinder could contain any dry, grindable plant material.

     

    Common, non-illegal possibilities

    • Tobacco – some people grind loose tobacco before rolling cigarettes

    • Herbal smoking blends – legal herbs such as damiana, mullein, mint, or chamomile

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    Still, its a bad look for any professional athlete..Iongi needs to wake up to himself 

  • Yeah basically all he has to say it's tobacco 🤣

  • He just needs to say it was tobacco. End of story. 
    Even if it was marijuana who cares. He shouldn't do it of course but it's not like it's crack cocaine. 

    • We can have an eels season without crippling injuries, court cases and drug issues 🤣🤣 

      • That's usually every club in some form or another.

    • Well it is easier to lie about what the actual substance is, compared to say cocaine where what else would you be putting into lines and snorting? Salt?

  • Is he lighting an incense stick your honour?

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