Bulldogs superstar Josh Addo-Carr has reportedly resolved his differences with the club following a meeting with general director of football Phil Gould.
According to The Sydney Morning Herald his playing future with the Bulldogs was uncertain ahead of a Friday meeting.
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THE Herald reports that the Bulldogs were frustrated with Addo-Carr after he was involved in two controversies over the past fortnight.
Meanwhile, the representative winger felt the club did not support him enough during the incidents.
However, according to WWOS, Addo-Carr will be a Bulldog for years to come, with Gould explaining that the two had a “good conversation.”
“Josh has had a hectic few weeks. He was very sorry and eager to make amends. Pressure and stress can sometimes manifest in different ways,” Gould said.
He also revealed that Addo-Carr had contacted power players in the NRL to “personally apologize” following both indiscretions.
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Addo-Carr received a two-match suspension last week for his involvement in a brawl at the Koori Knockout, which cost him a Kangaroos jersey.
However, the 28-year-old is said to have appealed the sanction.
Then this week he shared a controversial post on social media, for which he later apologized. Addo-Carr compared the Middle East conflict to indigenous land rights.
Addo-Carr had posted a photo of Aboriginal and Palestinian flags side by side with the caption “A struggle, a fight” while the phrase “Land Back” was accompanied by two Arabic words.
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Via a statement, Addo-Carr later said the post was “a mistake.” He apologized for “any offense” he had caused and said he “felt remorse” as soon as it was brought to his attention that he had made a mistake.
Before the two controversies, Addo-Carr’s future at the Bulldogs would have already been clouded.
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Addo-Carr joined the Bulldogs in 2022 after five seasons – and two premierships – with the Storm.
He had a disappointing first season in his new colors and consequently lost his place in the New South Wales Origin team.
But a month of standout performances for the Kangaroos at last year’s Rugby World Cup – and six tries in his first seven games this year – helped earn him a recall.
He was picked in the Kangaroos squad for the upcoming Pacific Championships, but his suspension forced coach Mal Meninga to drop him from the side and bring in Penrith’s Dylan Edwards.
