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 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.
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Great this is all we need right now
Just what we dont need on the eve of the season kick off! We'll, at least we have joash as a good back up. Hopefully nothing too this story
Yes we have Joash who we can and have won with.
I don't know the facts of the story but it amazes me why players put themselves into a position that can jeapodise their career.
Exactly right 5 minutes before the season a player thinks this is the right thing you want seen on social media.One word Moron.How can you be this stupid even if it's proven to be nothing why bring drama so close to the season.Immaturity at its finest.
Its rolling tobacco moron
Who puts themselves in this position situation regardless who does it.
Doesnt matter if it's legal or a smear campaign the fact is it's getting looked at by the integrity unit and who needs the distraction 5 minutes out from the beginning of a season who needs it..
But get on your knees and continue sucking cock nothin to see here you reckon.
Yeah fair point Coryn, regardless if it is tobacco he shouldn't be doing it as a footballer anyway. Why put yourself in that position when pretty much every adult in the world right now has a camera in their pocket that can take numerous pics in a matter of seconds without the other person knowing.
I know with my job there are certain things i shouldn't do and don't do it as i do not know who is there or if anyone is filming. That is me being a professional in my field. Iongi is more of that as he is more well known.
One of those things in the age of phones when about to do something that may look untoward think once think again and walk away.This generation don't think like this even though they've been bought up around it.They don't make the mistake and it can't be erased.In the day with no phones no socials this sought of stuff doesn't see the night of day now anyone and everyone it's open slather.
Rugby League players would smoke in the change rooms before and after games in the old days. Betting would have been rampant.
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