Boyd seeks treatment for depression
Knights fullback Darius Boyd has been admitted to a mental health clinic in order to seek treatment for depression.
There is no timeframe on when the Kangaroos and Maroons star is expected to return to football, with Newcastle CEO Matt Gidley declaring Boyd's well-being the club's only focus at the moment.
"We are ensuring Darius gets the best possible care and treatment at this time," Gidley said.
"Depression is a serious illness in our society and we are pleased Darius has taken the first step in his recovery by acknowledging he needs help.
"Football is secondary at this point, it is important Darius' focus is entirely on his treatment.
The news comes amid revelations Boyd had footed a bill for more than $1000 worth of damage to a luxury Hunter Valley hotel room he had stayed in last week.
News Limited reported on Wednesday morning that staff at the exclusive spa resort The Vintage had found a smashed television, broken glass and a hole in one of the walls of an apartment Boyd had stayed in during a break from club commitments last week.
It was reported Boyd covered the damage and apologised after checking out last Thursday..
