The Cronulla Sharks are set to be without playmaker Braydon Trindall after he failed a roadside drug alcohol test on Sunday night.
The incident happened just hours after Trindall and the Sharks coasted to a 42-6 win over the North Queensland Cowboys at Pointsbet Stadium.
It is also alleged that Trindall tested positive for cocaine on the roadside test and that he was carrying an expired license at the time.
The Sharks confirmed the news in a statement released on the club website on Tuesday afternoon.
“Sharks NRL squad member Braydon Trindall failed initial roadside alcohol and illicit drug tests early on Monday morning,” the statement read.
“The Club has since followed the appropriate protocols within the player's contract and CBA and continues to work with the NRL integrity unit, with the Club, player and his management agreeing it is in Braydon's best interest to not participate in games or to train for the short term, and more importantly to attend to his welfare and health issues.
“Trindall reported the result of the roadside tests immediately to Sharks management, who in turn informed the NRL integrity unit.
“The matter has been referred for a court appearance in May where Trindall will face the allegations and charges levelled against him, noting that a secondary sample of the illicit drug test is yet to be confirmed.
“The Sharks treat these issues extremely seriously, however, they are providing Trindall with the necessary welfare support.
“Until more information is available the Club will make no further comment.”
The 24-year-old has played 57 first-grade games and officially took over as the Sharks’ first-choice five-eighth at the start of this season.