Former Knights Star Eyes Return To NRL After Drug Ban

BY IAN CROUCH

Former Newcastle Knights star Jarrrod Mullen is eyeing a comeback to the NRL once his 4-year ban ends in January.

The 33-year-old has met with the NRL Integrity Unit, reportedly telling officials he wants to be given the opportunity to resurrect his career.

Knights CEO Phil Gardner says the club won't turn their back on Mullen when his ban expires, but doubts he could return as a player.

Mullen has not played since testing positive to a banned steroid in 2016 and narrowly avoided a gaol term in February this year after pleading guilty to a charge of supplying cocaine.

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Former Knights Star Jarrod Mullen Facing Drugs Charges

BY IAN CROUCH

Former Newcastle Knights star, Jarrod Mullen has been arrested on drugs charges.

The 32-year-old is one of eight people to be charged in connection with an alleged cocaine ring operating in the Hunter.

He was arrested at a home in Wollongong yesterday and has since been charged with three counts of supplying cocaine and one count of supplying a trafficable quantity of a prohibited drug.

Mullen's arrest follows an incident at a birthday party in December last year where he almost died from a drug overdose.

He's currently serving a 4 year ban from the NRL for testing positive to steroids in 2017.

Mullen has been granted conditional bail to face Newcastle Local Court on June 20.

Jarrod Mullen Facing Drugs Charges

Former Knights Star Being Investigated Over Drug Supply Ring

BY IAN CROUCH

It's been revealed former Newcastle Knights player, Jarrod Mullen nearly died from a drug overdose in December last year.

The 31-year-old spent two days in intensive care and then 6 weeks in rehabilitation after overdosing at a party.

It comes as police confirm 10 people have been charged over an alleged drug supply ring operating in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.

Mullen is also reportedly being investigated but has not been charged at this stage.

He's currently serving a four year ban after testing positive to steroids in 2017.

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