Gold Coast’s Mack Andrews has been suspended for the first two games of the 2023 AFL season for DUI charges.
Andrews was spotted by police blowing over legal limits in Queensland on 31 December but will miss the opening games against Sydney and Essendon following club-imposed sanctions. became.
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The No. 5 pick in the 2021 draft is also barred from participating in the club’s preseason matches.
He now needs to complete an alcohol and driver education session and will work with Sands’ Multicultural Community Program from now until the beginning of the season.
Andrews met with a group of leaders on January 7 and revealed his report on the night in question.
In a club statement, the leadership group noted that the 202cm utility felt regretful and honest about his actions.
“Since the incident, Mack has been honest and remorseful, but the punishment handed down has ensured he understands the importance of his actions and hopefully helps him make better life decisions and It was the leadership group’s view that it would help move forward.
“These measures have been agreed by Mack and are in addition to the sanctions imposed by the Queensland judicial system.”
Highly regarded at the club, Andrews appeared in the final four games of the 2022 AFL season.
The 19-year-old recently signed a deal to extend his time on the Gold Coast, keeping him at the club until the end of 2025.
“When I first came in, the boys and the way the staff treated me really made me feel welcome,” said Andrew. AFL.com.au At the time.
“When they approached me, I didn’t hesitate.
“I’ve found a good group of friends. There are a lot of young kids from the interstate who know what I was going through when I first came.
“Just being with them made me feel really welcome.”
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