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The Sydney Roosters have terminated the NRL contract of hooker
Jake Friend following his latest alcohol-related
indiscretion.
The club released a statement on Friday announcing the decision,
which comes after Friend was charged last weekend for alleged
aggressive behaviour towards police.
It was the third alcohol-related incident Friend has been involved
in this year after a drink-driving conviction and a charge for an
alleged nightclub assault.
"Jake has accepted responsibility for his actions and the club
recognises the fact that he is only 19 years old and was brought to
Sydney as a 16-year-old and requires further support," the club
statement said.
"The club, with a number of specialist consultants, will work with
Jake to ensure he gets the right rehabilitation to help him address
these challenges in his life."
Friend signed a three-year contract with the Roosters earlier this
year.
