In a letter to members, North Melbourne president Dr Sonja Hood says the club takes any allegation of violence against women 'extremely seriously'.
North Melbourne has issued a public statement indicating it won't take disciplinary action against star player Tarryn Thomas despite "confronting allegations" published by the Herald Sun this week that he threatened and harassed a number of women.Tarryn Thomas was charged by police earlier this month with one count of threatening to distribute an intimate image
North Melbourne said it takes "any allegation of threats of violence against women extremely seriously" The AFL said it had reached out to some women in light of the new information contained in the story. "The advice provided by the AFL following these incidents was that Tarryn should undertake training and education to deal with his behavioural issues."Dr Hood said Thomas has begun a club program involving respectful relationships education, working with psychologists and community outreach.
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