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Carney career threat over lewd photo

TruSaint

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CRONULLA star Todd Carney’s career is in jeopardy following the emergence of a lewd photograph doing the rounds on social media.

The photograph, which was posted on Twitter, shows the troubled NRL player committing a shameful act in a public toilet.

The incident occurred on Saturday night and has sparked a social media firestorm, with fans condemning the Sharks five-eighth.

The photograph has been described as worse than image that forced shamed former Canberra star Joel Monaghan to quit the NRL in 2010.

It is the latest in a catalogue of disgraceful acts involving Carney.

The 2010 Dally M medallist was banned from playing in the NRL in 2009 thanks to repeated alcohol-related incidents whilst playing for Canberra.

In 2009 he spent the year playing with the Atherton Roosters in the Cairns competition before joining the Roosters in 2010.

After two seasons with the tri-colours Carney was released from the final year of his contract after be broke a team-issued alcohol ban.

Carney joined the Sharks in 2012, the same year he made his State of Origin debut for New South Wales, however his future now hangs in the balance.

The incident came 24 hours after the Sharks posted only their third win of the season to break a three-week drought in which the side set an NRL record for the longest stretch without scoring a point.

Carney was instrumental in the 24-22 come-from behind win over the Brisbane Broncos.

Fans have been quick to slam Carney on Twitter with several describing him as "sick".

"Honestly some people are sick #NRL #ToddCarney," tweeted @skuzzy20.

Another fan, @HallsHeadCC, tweeted: "Wow... the Photo going around of Todd Carney might be worse than Joel Monaghan!!!"

While @dwatsonhayes tweeted: "Two things 1) Todd Carney is a first class goose and 2) Carney needs to have a hard look at his so called 'friends' and social circle #NRL".

http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8867100
 
Jubileeboy

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He'll go....and rightly so but I do worry about the mental well being of someone that does that.
 
bottle

bottle

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See ya Turd.
So much talent. So much potential.
One good year of footy.
What a waste.
 
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getsmarty

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Todd Carney has been sacked by the Cronulla Sharks







Todd Carney is in hot water again after he posted an offensive picture on social media. Source: Darren England / News Corp Australia


THE Cronulla Sharks have sacked wayward five-eighth Todd Carney over his photo scandal on social media.

Board members decided in a telephone hook-up this afternoon to terminate his $650,000-a-year contract effective immediately.
Carney still had three year to serve on his contract. The club will release a statement later today to confirm his dismissal.
The image emerged on social media of a shocking photo of the star player in the toilets at Sutherland Shire nightclub Northies.
Carney could not be contacted today but Sharks chief executive Steve Noyce and his manager David Riolo are to have talks at lunchtime today.
The photo of Carney at the urinal went viral on social media websites overnight.
Furious club officials unsuccessfully tried to contact Carney this morning for a ‘please explain’.


A high-ranking official told The Daily Telegraph Carney was facing the sack over the incident at a time when the club is still looking for a major sponsor.
Carney had previously been sacked by the Canberra Raiders and Sydney Roosters for off-field indiscretions.



Todd Carney arrives back in Sydney on Saturday after the Sharks victory on Friday night. Picture: Adam Taylor Source: News Corp Australia



NRL officials have seen the photo and are in talks with Cronulla management about disciplinary action.
Todd Greenberg told Triple M on Sunday that he hasn’t seen the photo but said he has “heard a lot about it”.
According to Greenberg, the NRL has been in touch with the Sharks who are “discussing the matter right now.”
“Clearly I’d rather not be talking about these types of things,” Greenberg said.
“We’re never pleased to be talking about them.”



Todd Carney was one of the stars in the Sharks win over the Broncos. Source: Getty Images



After the Sharks complete their investigation, the NRL Integrity Unit will speak with the club with a decision on Carney’s punishment expected to be handed down as soon as Monday.
“If there’s one thing that we’ve seen under Dave Smith’s leadership over the last 12 months is that we’ll do things consistently, and we’ll do it appropriately through the progress of the Integrity Unit and we’ll deal with it.
“We’re certainly not shy of making hard decisions when they need to be made but we have to do it with the fullness of the information that becomes available to us.”
“There’s not much use anyone jumping to conclusions today. I haven’t actually seen the photo. I’ve heard a lot about it this morning but clearly there’s a bit of work to be done before we start making decisions.
“Where we have to make tough decisions we’ll make them and we’ve clearly done that over the past 12 months.”
Even Carney’s biggest supporter, suspended coach Shane Flanagan, is refusing to stand by the troubled five-eighth this time.
Rugby league immortal Andrew Johns told Channel Nine’s Sunday Footy Show that Carney should not be sacked over the latest incident.
“Surely they couldn’t sack him for that,” Johns said on Channel Nine’s Sunday Footy Show.
“It’s silly ... it’s stupid (but) he is only doing it to himself.”



Todd Carney spent a year in Atherton after being banned by the NRL. Source: News Limited



The Sharks had only just found some on-field joy, coming back from a club-record 22-point deficit to defeat the Broncos 24-22 in Brisbane on Friday night.
The Sharks had gone the previous three games without scoring a point.
While we will not go into the details of the image, a response is expected from the Cronulla club and the NRL on Sunday.
This is the latest incident to impact Carney’s career.
The 2010 Dally M medallist was banned from playing in the NRL in 2009 after repeated alcohol-related incidents while playing for Canberra.
In 2009 he spent the year playing with the Atherton Roosters in the Cairns competition before joining the Roosters in 2010.
After two seasons with the Tricolours, Carney was released from the final year of his contract after he broke a team-imposed alcohol ban.
Carney joined the Sharks in 2012 — the same year he made his State of Origin debut for New South Wales — but his future now hangs in the balance.


http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...-cronulla-sharks/story-e6frf3uc-1226970410900
 
TruSaint

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His actions are just unbelievable, but what " friend" took the photo... fmd
Im not justfying that disgusting act, but surely someone close to him took the photo, and then posted it.
 
bottle

bottle

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The imbo posed for it Tru.
Had two chances to prevent it.
1) Don't do it.
2) Don't pose for it.
Unbelievable stupidity.
 
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