- Thomas was sacked by North Melbourne in February
- Received an 18-week ban for inappropriate behavior towards a woman
- Now faces new allegations of threatening his ex-girlfriend
Disgraced former North Melbourne footballer Tarryn Thomas has been charged with making a harassing phone call to an ex-partner and breaching a court order.
Police began investigating Thomas on May 10 after he allegedly called his estranged girlfriend multiple times throughout the day and night.
The allegations were reported to Victoria Police last month, damaging his chances of returning to the AFL.
Thomas was sacked by North Melbourne in February after being banned by the AFL for 18 weeks for inappropriate behavior towards a woman.
The league found he engaged in multiple misconduct, including threatening a woman multiple times via direct messages.
Thomas is currently enrolled in a behavioral program and can only return to the AFL if league officials believe he has reformed.
Thomas (pictured) was released by the Kangaroos in February after being banned by the AFL for 18 weeks
The ex-North Melbourne star (pictured outside court) has been charged over new allegations involving his ex-girlfriend and threatening text messages
Essendon coach Brad Scott (pictured) backed Thomas just two weeks ago, saying he deserved a second chance in the AFL
Some AFL clubs were considering giving the 24-year-old a second chance before the new allegations surfaced, with Essendon coach Brad Scott claiming he ‘deserves a second chance’ in football.
The alleged calls took place after Thomas was cut by the Kangaroos and handed an 18-match ban by the AFL for conduct offences, including allegedly threatening the same woman on social media.
On Tuesday, a Victoria Police spokeswoman confirmed a search warrant had been executed at a property in Ormond, leading to Thomas’ arrest and charge for allegedly using telecommunications to intimidate.
Thomas was released on November 21 to appear at Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court and is banned from playing footy at any level until July 22.
In 2023, he was accused of threatening to distribute an intimate image of a woman, later changing to using a carriage service to harass.
Thomas left court without a conviction after paying $1,000 to charity.
In April 2023, North fined Thomas $5,000 for posting a video showing him driving dangerously, and required him to donate a further $5,000 to a road safety charity.
The AFL has taken a very public stance on violence against women in 2024, including a minute’s silence during ceremonies before all Round of 16 matches.
