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CibbuanoEdwards suspended
January 26th 2009 05:32
NORTH MELBOURNE forward Aaron Edwards has been suspended for the entire NAB Cup competition and the first four rounds of the home-and-away season after he was caught speeding by police while driving to training on Monday morning.
Edwards, who was travelling 38kmph over the speed limit while on his way to training on Monday, was given a preliminary breath test which indicated that he had alcohol in his system.
The former West Coast Eagle has not yet been charged by police.
The club's leadership group, who imposed the suspension also recommended that Edwards be fined $5000 - the maximum allowable amount under the AFL players' code of conduct.
The 24-year-old will also undertake extra community work during his supsension.
North Melbourne chief executive Eugene Arocca said Edwards' behaviour was unacceptable.
"Obviously we are disappointed with Aaron for putting himself and the club in this situation," he said.
"Our playing leaders have acted swiftly and appropriately in deciding on an adequate consequence."
"The club will continue to work closely with Aaron regarding the matter."
Edwards, who was travelling 38kmph over the speed limit while on his way to training on Monday, was given a preliminary breath test which indicated that he had alcohol in his system.
The former West Coast Eagle has not yet been charged by police.
The club's leadership group, who imposed the suspension also recommended that Edwards be fined $5000 - the maximum allowable amount under the AFL players' code of conduct.
The 24-year-old will also undertake extra community work during his supsension.
North Melbourne chief executive Eugene Arocca said Edwards' behaviour was unacceptable.
"Obviously we are disappointed with Aaron for putting himself and the club in this situation," he said.
"Our playing leaders have acted swiftly and appropriately in deciding on an adequate consequence."
"The club will continue to work closely with Aaron regarding the matter."
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