Taylan Could is about to be stood down indefinitely underneath the NRL’s no-fault stand down coverage after the Panthers star was arrested on Saturday over a home violence allegation involving his spouse.
Could is about to face court docket after being arrested within the early hours of Saturday morning over the allegation, which police say occurred final month.
NSW Police confirmed in an announcement that at about 5am on Saturday, a 22-year-old man was arrested at an tackle in Penrith in relation to an alleged home violence incident.
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Now The Each day Telegraph is reporting the NRL is anticipated to face the premiership winner down indefinitely.
The Panthers selected to face Could down forward of Sunday’s 22-20 Magic Spherical defeat to the Warriors, with Penrith coach Ivan Cleary stating the alleged incident hadn’t impacted his facet.
“No, I don’t suppose so,” he stated.
“We simply bought on with life, we’re right here to play footy and that’s what we did.
“We simply didn’t play properly sufficient at the moment.”
Could’s taking part in future is claimed to be in jeopardy, though he’s reportedly but to be issued with a breach discover by the NRL.
The police assertion learn: “Police had been instructed about 9pm on Monday 8 April 2024, the person allegedly assaulted a girl identified to him throughout an argument at a house in Werrington.
“It’s alleged he punched her within the face and leg.
“The person was taken to Penrith Police Station the place he was charged with assault occasioning precise bodily hurt (DV), and two counts of stalk/intimidate intend concern bodily and so on hurt (DV).”
Could was granted conditional bail and can seem earlier than Penrith Native Courtroom on Tuesday 28 Could 2024, the place his spouse Jessica has lodged an Apprehended Violence Order utility in opposition to him.
The Panthers additionally issued an announcement on Saturday afternoon.
“Penrith Panthers are conscious of an alleged incident relating to participant Taylan Could, which has resulted in police prices,” the assertion learn.
“Panthers has knowledgeable the NRL Integrity Unit and can co-operate all through the method.
“As it is a authorized matter, the membership will make no additional remark at this stage.”
Could signed a contract extension with the Panthers in March earlier this yr, committing to the membership till no less than the top of the 2026 season as Penrith fended off rival curiosity to persuade the centre to stay on the foot of the mountains.
As the fees in opposition to Could carry a most penalty of lower than 11 years he doesn’t fall underneath the NRL’s automated no-fault stand down coverage.
Nevertheless, the NRL does have discretionary energy to face a participant down, as was the case with Parramatta’s Dylan Brown final yr.
The newest allegations come after Could was discovered responsible assaulting a younger fan whereas celebrating Penrith’s grand ultimate win in 2021.
The incident occurred on the Duporth Tavern in Maroochydore on October 8 with Panthers teammate Nathan Cleary approaching an 18-year-old man who had earlier taken a video of him and wished it deleted.
CCTV footage offered to the court docket confirmed Could stroll up behind the person whereas he was speaking with Cleary and Tyrone Could.
He can then be seen grabbing the person by the collar of his shirt and pulling him to the bottom.
The person struck his head on the ground in the course of the altercation and suffered a sprained neck.
Justice of the Peace Matthew McLaughlin labelled Could’s actions “reprehensible” and “cowardly”. He ordered him to pay $1000 in compensation to the sufferer and a $1000 fantastic. He didn’t have a conviction recorded in opposition to him.
