UPDATE
Channel 9 Adelaide’s Mike Lorigan joined Sam Hargreaves on SEN Afternoons to give further information on the Tyson Stengle incident.
“There is an image that’s circling around on social media and has been reported in media outlets that allegedly shows Tyson with an unknown substance in front of him,” Lorigan said.
“This image was put to the club yesterday and it has now come out in media reports. The club has acted very swiftly and prompted an investigation which has resulted in Tyson being stood down from all club duties immediately.
“He has had a very turbulent year. This is the third off-field incident involving Stengle.
“He was caught drink-driving and driving an unregistered vehicle at the start of the year and then he was also caught with drugs in the CBD with then-teammate Brad Crouch after the season had finished.
“I understand that this image was taken some time between now and that last incident. This has happened after that incident.
“It is now an AFL investigation. The integrity unit is in charge of that now.
“The players were informed this morning at training. This phrase, we hear it all the time, ‘His career hangs in the balance’.
“Sadly, this has probably never been more accurate.”
EARLIER
Adelaide is investigating an off-field matter involving Tyson Stengle.
The Crows have released a statement revealing that the small forward has been stood down effective immediately.
The statement reads:
"Adelaide is aware of an off-field matter involving young forward Tyson Stengle who has been stood down from all club duties effective immediately as the Club ascertains all relevant details on the situation.
"The Club is working closely with the AFL and AFL Players Association, as well as Stengle’s management in relation to this matter.
"While the Club acknowledges there will be significant media and public interest, it is not in a position to make further comment at this stage. More information will be provided as soon as possible."
The 22-year-old former Tiger has been in trouble on a couple of occasions in 2020.
He pleaded guilty to a drink-driving offence in April and was also suspended for four games after being caught with an illicit substance alongside Brad Crouch in September.