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CibbuanoCarlton suspends trio
January 4th 2010 07:35
CARLTON has suspended Andrew Walker, Eddie Betts and Ryan Houlihan from the club for the next month for their drunken and inappropriate behaviour after a boat cruise in December.
Walker and Houlihan were fined $5000 by the Blues before Christmas for getting involved in an altercation with security staff at Crown Casino in the wake of the now infamous cruise while Betts was also fined the same amount after being arrested for being drunk in a public place in the hours after the boat trip.
All three will train with Carlton's VFL affiliate the Northern Bullants for the next four weeks and will take no part in the Blues' NAB Cup campaign.
"We know this will impact on their preparation for the home-and-way season," Carlton president Stephen Kernahan said.
"The players are aware of the embarrassment and negative impact this has placed on the club and everyone connected with the Carlton Football Club.
"Clearly, it was completely unacceptable."
Blues skipper Chris Judd said the playing group took 'full responsibility' for what happened on the cruise.
"We apologise to the various people and organisations associated with the Carlton Football Club and those impacted by the regrettable behaviour," Judd sad.
"We understand the privilege and opportunity that comes with playing AFL football."
"Whilst I can only offer words today, I pledge that our actions in the future will do justice to the commitment we have made to the Club."
Carlton has bolstered its drug and alcohol education program as a result of the misdemeanours.
Walker and Houlihan were fined $5000 by the Blues before Christmas for getting involved in an altercation with security staff at Crown Casino in the wake of the now infamous cruise while Betts was also fined the same amount after being arrested for being drunk in a public place in the hours after the boat trip.
All three will train with Carlton's VFL affiliate the Northern Bullants for the next four weeks and will take no part in the Blues' NAB Cup campaign.
"We know this will impact on their preparation for the home-and-way season," Carlton president Stephen Kernahan said.
"The players are aware of the embarrassment and negative impact this has placed on the club and everyone connected with the Carlton Football Club.
"Clearly, it was completely unacceptable."
Blues skipper Chris Judd said the playing group took 'full responsibility' for what happened on the cruise.
"We apologise to the various people and organisations associated with the Carlton Football Club and those impacted by the regrettable behaviour," Judd sad.
"We understand the privilege and opportunity that comes with playing AFL football."
"Whilst I can only offer words today, I pledge that our actions in the future will do justice to the commitment we have made to the Club."
Carlton has bolstered its drug and alcohol education program as a result of the misdemeanours.
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