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Josh Addo-Carr has been reassured he remains part of Canterbury\u2019s plans for the future during a clear-the-air meeting with club general manager Phil Gould on Friday.<\/p>\n
The development comes as the NRL finalised sanctions of a two-match penalty \u2013 which will be served during Australia\u2019s opening Pacific Nations Tests \u2013 and a $5000 fine ($3000 suspended) for his role in a brawl during the Koori Knockout.<\/p>\n
Gould met with Addo-Carr and his manager Mario Tartak at Canterbury Leagues Club following a tumultuous fortnight. This masthead revealed he was on the nose with some Canterbury officials at a time when he was embroiled in two incidents within quick succession.<\/p>\n
There was further controversy this week after Addo-Carr uploaded an Instagram post linking the conflict in the Middle East with Indigenous land rights. After posting a photo of the Palestinian and Aboriginal flags with the caption \u201cOne struggle, one fight\u201d, he promptly deleted the post and expressed remorse for what he initially thought was a \u201cmessage of respect for all people\u201d.<\/p>\n
The meeting with Gould prompted further speculation that Addo-Carr could be on the outer, but the former Storm star was assured he was wanted at Belmore.<\/p>\n
\u201cPhil Gould just met with Josh to check on his welfare and let him know that he is part of Canterbury\u2019s plans,\u201d Tartak told this masthead.<\/p>\n
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Josh Addo-Carr\u2019s future will be determined at a meeting on Friday.<\/span>Credit: <\/span>Getty<\/cite><\/p>\n \u201cHe asked Josh to take more of a leadership role within the group. \u2018Gus\u2019 sees him as an important part of the team going forward and wants him at the club.<\/p>\n \u201c\u2018Gus\u2019 saw this as a chance for Josh to have a reset after a couple of little hiccups. Not at any stage has Josh Addo-Carr been shopped around by the Bulldogs.<\/p>\n \u201cJosh was grateful for the meeting and we\u2019re all keen on him getting back to the business of playing his best footy.\u201d<\/p>\n The man dubbed \u201cThe Foxx\u201d has scored 27 tries in 38 games for a Canterbury outfit that has struggled for points in his two seasons in the blue and white. His popularity at Belmore is underscored by the sale of more than $1m of his personal merchandise brand, which resulted in him being crowned the NRL\u2019s entrepreneur of the year award.<\/p>\n The Bulldogs are frustrated with Addo-Carr over the recent incidents, while the former Storm and Tigers star feels the club hasn\u2019t properly supported him through the ordeals.<\/p>\n In a statement provided to this masthead, Addo-Carr unreservedly apologised for this social media post.<\/p>\n \u201cI would like to begin by apologising for any offence I have caused due to my recent social media post,\u201d Addo-Carr said in the statement.<\/p>\n \u201cAs a proud First Nations man, I saw a message of support against displacement and land rights, and I shared this without full consideration to, or understanding of, the current events happening overseas.<\/p>\n \u201cI recognise that this is a mistake. As soon as it was brought to my attention, I deleted my post and felt remorse.<\/p>\n \u201cHaving gone away and looked at what is happening overseas, it is a complex situation. There are no winners in war and where there is loss of life. The message I thought I was sharing, was a message of respect for all people.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is the message I wish to share now. Respect; respect for each other, and each other\u2019s culture.\u201d<\/p>\n Sports news, results and expert commentary. <\/i><\/b>Sign up for our Sport newsletter<\/i><\/b>.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\nMost Viewed in Sport<\/h2>\n
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