Parramatta Eels' Kaysa Pritchard involved in another off-field incident
Date
June 4, 2016 - 6:00PM
Adrian Proszenko
Chief Rugby League Reporter
Parramatta hooker Kaysa Pritchard almost found himself in serious strife after allegedly attempting to stop paramedics from assisting a mate who had suffered a drug overdose during a night out in the city.
Pritchard, who earned notoriety for allowing teammate Ken Edwards to take a urine sample on his behalf last year, was involved in another off-field drama in March. A night after being part of the Eels side that defeated Canterbury in round three, the younger brother of former Bulldog Frank Pritchard was involved in another bizarre episode.
We'll let the police statement tell the tale: "At about 12.15am on Sunday, March 20, police were called to Dixon Place in Haymarket for a suspected drug overdose. As they were assisting NSW ambulance paramedics in treating a 22-year-old man, another man, aged 21, allegedly tried to prevent them from rendering aid. No police action was taken and the older man is expected to make a full recovery."
Pritchard is well liked by teammates and staff and there is an opportunity to gain more game time following the departure of regular rake Nathan Peats to the Gold Coast. However, officials are concerned about the company he keeps off the field. Pritchard has been told in no uncertain terms to mind his behaviour, as the Eels can't afford any more dramas following the salary cap scandal and the much-publicised problems of star playmakers Kieran Foran and Corey Norman.
Parramatta declined to comment on the incident, although it is understood the NRL integrity unit was informed and no further action will be taken.
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