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Tarryn Thomas allegedly held hostage at gunpoint​

The former North Melbourne star has been embroiled in a police probe after claiming he was held hostage during a late night car sale gone wrong.
Peter Rolfe

April 27, 2025 - 7:47PM
Tarryn Thomas made a complaint to police, alleging he was held hostage. Picture: David Geraghty

Tarryn Thomas made a complaint to police, alleging he was held hostage. Picture: David Geraghty

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Controversial former AFL player Tarryn Thomas has been embroiled in a police probe after claiming he was held hostage at gunpoint earlier this month.
The former North Melbourne star made a complaint to police, alleging he was held hostage during a late night car sale in Ballarat gone wrong.
It is believed he told police he travelled to a Ballarat pub with friends to sell his girlfriend’s vehicle, meeting a group of men about 9pm on April 12.
Thomas, 25, told police he and his friends were held at gunpoint by two men, who demanded they hand over the car and cash.
Thomas told police he travelled to a Ballarat pub with friends to sell his girlfriend’s vehicle. Picture: David Geraghty

Thomas told police he travelled to a Ballarat pub with friends to sell his girlfriend’s vehicle. Picture: David Geraghty
Police initially investigated claims Thomas and his friends were held for several hours before they were released but Thomas has since withdrawn the statement.
In a statement, Victoria Police said: “Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit detectives were investigating an incident that was reported in Ballarat over the weekend of the 12-13 April.
“A statement was initially provided to police by a victim; however, this has since been withdrawn.
“As a result, the investigation has now concluded.’’
Thomas was sacked by the Kangaroos in February last year over repeated conduct breaches and suspended for 18 games by the AFL after being found guilty of inappropriate behaviour towards a woman.

A charge regarding the harassment of a former partner was heard in court before being dropped.
He pleaded guilty to breaching a court order but avoided a criminal conviction and was placed on a 12-month good behaviour bond.
Thomas was banned from playing in the AFL or for any club with an AFL affiliation this year.
Despite being eligible to play for some VFL, SANFL or WAFL teams this year, he was not picked up by and club.
It is understood the car at the centre of the alleged incident has been found and returned.
The AFL has not made a decision about Thomas’ eligibility to play in the league next year.
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Hmmmmm. Nothin suss
 
Jimmy's Hot Dogs said:
Jay Clark in the tackle in the HS.


But North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin shouldn’t escape all the scrutiny either.

The skirmish started because Simpkin came from behind Horne-Francis and ploughed into the back of the Port midfielder with a cheap shot bump.

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Horne-Francis had no idea what was coming and received a whiplash jolt from behind, and subsequently went troppo at Simpkin in return.

Surely, if you are going to have a crack at someone, at least do it from the front. And it wasn’t a huge night for Simpkin who had 19 touches for eight clangers.

Toughness is putting your head over the ball, especially in the first quarters, where North has been outscored in every game this season.
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Jay Clark gives out blowjobs to all in Sunbury at CorruptFL house. Germ of a bloke.
 
I'll translate for you all. "My money is running out".

AFL news: Tarryn Thomas still hoping for return to football despite hostage situation, rejection from clubs​

Tarryn Thomas is assessing his legal options in his quest to return to football despite a lack of interest from clubs at all levels. Jon Ralph has the latest on the disgraced former Roo.
Jon Ralph

April 28, 2025 - 6:04PM

AFL​

Tarryn Thomas’ lawyer and the AFLPA are working to assess his future options and status in the game despite a total lack of interest from clubs in pursuing the former No. 8 draft pick.
The 25-year-old was embroiled in a police probe after claiming he was held hostage at gunpoint earlier this month in another controversial incident.
Police initially investigated claims Thomas and his friends were held for several hours in Ballarat in a car sale gone wrong before they were released but Thomas has since withdrawn the statement.
Clubs will have further concerns about his capacity to return to an AFL environment given the latest development.
Thomas was already unable to find a new club to give him another chance this year after being told by the AFL he could play at state league level but only for a non-AFL affiliated football club.
The AFL has repeatedly said that Thomas is not eligible for the 2025 mid-season draft, that no decision has been made about his 2026 eligibility and that the matter is not presently under consideration.
[PLAYERCARD]Tarryn Thomas[/PLAYERCARD] arriving at Broadmeadows court in 2024. Picture: David Geraghty

Tarryn Thomas arriving at Broadmeadows court in 2024. Picture: David Geraghty
But the league has made it clear Thomas has completed a comprehensive education and behavioural change program.
His lawyer and the player union are working to assess his next steps and whether he will ever be given permission to return to the AFL.
He is also assessing his legal options, but his right to play might be deemed moot if no club takes a risk on him.

Those close to him believe the timing of the AFL’s decision to allow him to return to football gave him only a handful of options at VFL clubs, who ultimately rebuffed him.
Thomas has been seeking some kind of documentation from the AFL that makes clear he did not physically harm any of the women involved in his conduct breaches.
He believes it would help him return to football at some level given the damaging nature of a series of accusations against him.
His confidantes have noted the contrast between Thomas and Richmond star Noah Balta, who received only a four-week ban from the Tigers after he pleaded guilty to assault.
But the groundswell of fury when state-league clubs considered listing Thomas means his odds of a recall at any level remain distant.
[PLAYERCARD]Tarryn Thomas[/PLAYERCARD] training with WAFL club Swan Districts at Bassendean Oval in February. Picture: Philip Gostelow

Tarryn Thomas training with WAFL club Swan Districts at Bassendean Oval in February. Picture: Philip Gostelow
WAFL club Swan Districts and VFL club Preston quickly withdrew interest after community backlash.
It is understood major Port Melbourne sponsor CFMEU also made clear it would not accept Thomas at the state league club before the VFL side even gave serious consideration to giving Thomas a chance.
He was forced to sell his luxury car and apartment at a significant loss of over $100,000 when he was sacked, with the 25-year-old believed to be living with his girlfriend.
He accepted a payout from the Roos when they effectively sacked him.
He has turned to religion again, attending daylong seminars and Sunday services, while also staying in shape at a local gym.
But he is yet to convince clubs he has changed his pattern of behaviour, after a string of allegations.
Some of those allegations were tested in court and others went straight to the AFL’s integrity department.
In November 2024 he pleaded guilty to the use of a telecommunications service to harass a woman but avoided conviction.
[PLAYERCARD]Tarryn Thomas[/PLAYERCARD] playing for the Kangaroos in 2023. Picture: Steve Bell/Getty Images.

Tarryn Thomas playing for the Kangaroos in 2023. Picture: Steve Bell/Getty Images.
He was given an 18-month good behaviour bond and committed to seeing his psychologist in twice-weekly sessions.
The court was told Thomas’ father, who was abusive and had substance misuse issues, had prevented a 10 or 11-year-old Thomas from seeing his mother for years after the parents split.
He was sacked by North Melbourne in February 2024 after a series of allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women that saw him banned for 18 rounds by the AFL.
A strong community campaign against Thomas meant that his only tryout this pre-season at WAFL club Swan Districts lasted only days before the club pulled the pin.
A wave of anger from the club’s AFLW players, club sponsors and a horde of complaints on club phone lines shocked the club as it attempted to rehabilitate Thomas.
Swan Districts CEO Jeff Dennis said the club had told Thomas it could not accommodate him despite him impressing in the two days of his aborted trial.
“He has owned his mistakes and we believe he is working towards being an active part of community and once again playing football at the highest level he can,” he said in February.
“It’s important at some stage soon he’s accepted by community which will play an important role in his recovery. It’s logical that this first step should be a football community.
“Tarryn has been nothing but appreciative and professional in his dealings with our club.”
 
Jimmy's Hot Dogs said:
Jay Clark in the tackle in the HS.


But North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin shouldn’t escape all the scrutiny either.

The skirmish started because Simpkin came from behind Horne-Francis and ploughed into the back of the Port midfielder with a cheap shot bump.

5dd27877ab3e6905095060d07fd7cc3d


00:51
Matthew Lloyd tears 'petulant' Jason Horne-Francis to shreds

Jason Horne-Francis has been called out after losing his head, again.
View more related videos


Horne-Francis had no idea what was coming and received a whiplash jolt from behind, and subsequently went troppo at Simpkin in return.

Surely, if you are going to have a crack at someone, at least do it from the front. And it wasn’t a huge night for Simpkin who had 19 touches for eight clangers.

Toughness is putting your head over the ball, especially in the first quarters, where North has been outscored in every game this season.
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Jay Clark should be a script writer for The Bold and the Beautiful! ‘Ploughed’ ‘whiplash’ ‘cheap shot’ - hilarious 😆
 

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Go play at a local league then for 12 months and prove that you have your shit together. Is he doing this ? Doubt it.
 
Danni_Benson said:
Jay Clark should be a script writer for The Bold and the Beautiful! ‘Ploughed’ ‘whiplash’ ‘cheap shot’ - hilarious 😆
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Pretty sure he moonlights as a faerie smut writer.
Plenty of “ploughing” going on in those books… so I’ve been told
 
I come in peace.

I sincerely hate Cornes and I just want to point out the hilarious hypocrisy.



For one thing, Cornes never shut up even when Port was near the bottom.

For another, "a captain who can't even play in his own midfield"?

He could literally be talking about Rozee.
 
GerardUpHisBumbius said:
I come in peace.

I sincerely hate Cornes and I just want to point out the hilarious hypocrisy.



For one thing, Cornes never shut up even when Port was near the bottom.

For another, "a captain who can't even play in his own midfield"?

He could literally be talking about Rozee.
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Kanes a ****wit going for easy clicks.
It’s working. So who’s the ****wit really? Kane or us idiots that keep on clicking and talking about it?
 

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Player sledges other player known to have a short fuse.

Big news day Kane. Just an excuse to take shots at Jy on tv.
 
Kane's living the life I'd want as a footy pundit, if I had less shame than I do.

Insightful when it actually comes to in-game commentary, makes the rest of his paycheck with inflammatory bullshit that he only 25% believes, and would probably be the forerunner if you asked the average AFL fan to name a footy pundit.

Really wish we could all collectively switch off the human instinct to react to shit, but alas, we cannot
 

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gokangas said:
I'll translate for you all. "My money is running out".

AFL news: Tarryn Thomas still hoping for return to football despite hostage situation, rejection from clubs​

Tarryn Thomas is assessing his legal options in his quest to return to football despite a lack of interest from clubs at all levels. Jon Ralph has the latest on the disgraced former Roo.
Jon Ralph

April 28, 2025 - 6:04PM

AFL​

Tarryn Thomas’ lawyer and the AFLPA are working to assess his future options and status in the game despite a total lack of interest from clubs in pursuing the former No. 8 draft pick.
The 25-year-old was embroiled in a police probe after claiming he was held hostage at gunpoint earlier this month in another controversial incident.
Police initially investigated claims Thomas and his friends were held for several hours in Ballarat in a car sale gone wrong before they were released but Thomas has since withdrawn the statement.
Clubs will have further concerns about his capacity to return to an AFL environment given the latest development.
Thomas was already unable to find a new club to give him another chance this year after being told by the AFL he could play at state league level but only for a non-AFL affiliated football club.
The AFL has repeatedly said that Thomas is not eligible for the 2025 mid-season draft, that no decision has been made about his 2026 eligibility and that the matter is not presently under consideration.
Tarryn Thomas arriving at Broadmeadows court in 2024. Picture: David Geraghty

Tarryn Thomas arriving at Broadmeadows court in 2024. Picture: David Geraghty
But the league has made it clear Thomas has completed a comprehensive education and behavioural change program.
His lawyer and the player union are working to assess his next steps and whether he will ever be given permission to return to the AFL.
He is also assessing his legal options, but his right to play might be deemed moot if no club takes a risk on him.

Those close to him believe the timing of the AFL’s decision to allow him to return to football gave him only a handful of options at VFL clubs, who ultimately rebuffed him.
Thomas has been seeking some kind of documentation from the AFL that makes clear he did not physically harm any of the women involved in his conduct breaches.
He believes it would help him return to football at some level given the damaging nature of a series of accusations against him.
His confidantes have noted the contrast between Thomas and Richmond star Noah Balta, who received only a four-week ban from the Tigers after he pleaded guilty to assault.
But the groundswell of fury when state-league clubs considered listing Thomas means his odds of a recall at any level remain distant.
Tarryn Thomas training with WAFL club Swan Districts at Bassendean Oval in February. Picture: Philip Gostelow

Tarryn Thomas training with WAFL club Swan Districts at Bassendean Oval in February. Picture: Philip Gostelow
WAFL club Swan Districts and VFL club Preston quickly withdrew interest after community backlash.
It is understood major Port Melbourne sponsor CFMEU also made clear it would not accept Thomas at the state league club before the VFL side even gave serious consideration to giving Thomas a chance.
He was forced to sell his luxury car and apartment at a significant loss of over $100,000 when he was sacked, with the 25-year-old believed to be living with his girlfriend.
He accepted a payout from the Roos when they effectively sacked him.
He has turned to religion again, attending daylong seminars and Sunday services, while also staying in shape at a local gym.
But he is yet to convince clubs he has changed his pattern of behaviour, after a string of allegations.
Some of those allegations were tested in court and others went straight to the AFL’s integrity department.
In November 2024 he pleaded guilty to the use of a telecommunications service to harass a woman but avoided conviction.
Tarryn Thomas playing for the Kangaroos in 2023. Picture: Steve Bell/Getty Images.

Tarryn Thomas playing for the Kangaroos in 2023. Picture: Steve Bell/Getty Images.
He was given an 18-month good behaviour bond and committed to seeing his psychologist in twice-weekly sessions.
The court was told Thomas’ father, who was abusive and had substance misuse issues, had prevented a 10 or 11-year-old Thomas from seeing his mother for years after the parents split.
He was sacked by North Melbourne in February 2024 after a series of allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women that saw him banned for 18 rounds by the AFL.
A strong community campaign against Thomas meant that his only tryout this pre-season at WAFL club Swan Districts lasted only days before the club pulled the pin.
A wave of anger from the club’s AFLW players, club sponsors and a horde of complaints on club phone lines shocked the club as it attempted to rehabilitate Thomas.
Swan Districts CEO Jeff Dennis said the club had told Thomas it could not accommodate him despite him impressing in the two days of his aborted trial.
“He has owned his mistakes and we believe he is working towards being an active part of community and once again playing football at the highest level he can,” he said in February.
“It’s important at some stage soon he’s accepted by community which will play an important role in his recovery. It’s logical that this first step should be a football community.
“Tarryn has been nothing but appreciative and professional in his dealings with our club.”
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Touch hypocritical of the CFMEU given allegations of gender violence within that organisation.
 
archereleven said:
So 18th and 17th last season have had the hardest and 3rd hardest draws to start the season?

Pack of campaigners
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To be fair the top eight looks a bit different to last year.
 
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