LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a twist of fate reminiscent of a nail-biting Grand Final, Josh Addo-Carr is facing the possibility of being benched by the Bulldogs today.
The legendary Phil Gould, at the helm of the Bulldogs ship, is playing hardball and not making any promises about Addo-Carr's future.
According to the folks over at news.com.au, Addo-Carr, the star winger known for his lightning-fast moves on the field, allegedly had a bit of a stumble off the field.
Reports claim he failed a roadside drugs test in the heart of Sydney, sending shockwaves through the Rugby League community.
However, the bulldogs are vehemently denying these allegations, standing by their player.
It all started when News Corp broke the news that the 29-year-old speed demon was flagged for a drug test after a team practice at the iconic Accor Stadium on a Friday night.
The results are still pending further investigation, sparing Addo-Carr from any immediate penalties on the field.
But as the sun rose on Tuesday morning, news of Addo-Carr's potential benching before the high-stakes showdown against Manly on Sunday began to spread like wildfire.
Will the Bulldogs be able to weather this storm and come out on top like champions, or will they fall short in the heat of battle? Only time will tell as the Rugby League world holds its breath, waiting for the final whistle to blow.