NRL delivers verdict on star’s betting drama

martin gabor

Wed, 13 Nov 2024, 9:24 pm·1-min read

NRL Rd 8 - Warriors v Titans — AJ Brimson has been cleared of any wrongdoing following an investigation into a Melbourne Cup social media post that showed bets on rugby league. Picture: Phil Walter/Getty Images

The NRL has cleared Titans star AJ Brimson of any potential breaches of the code of conduct after it found no evidence to suggest he had bet on rugby league games following a social media post that showed a big win on the Melbourne Cup as well as other bets on NRL games.

Brimson was adamant from the outset that the bets came from his mother’s betting account after he posted a screenshot of a $10,100 win thanks to a big bet on roughie Knight’s Choice to win the Melbourne Cup.

NRL Rd 9 - Titans v Storm — AJ Brimson has been cleared of any wrongdoing following an investigation into a social media post that showed bets on rugby league. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

The photo also showed a scribbled out bet on a rugby league game that led to Brimson being referred to the integrity unit given players cannot gamble on any rugby league games whether their team is involved or not.

Brimson’s management explained the situation immediately, revealing the bet was placed because Brimson’s mother is seeing someone whose last name is Knight.

But the matter is now resolved, with the club releasing a statement on Thursday morning.

“The Titans can confirm following all relevant enquiries relating to a social media post on AJ Brimson’s Instagram account, the NRL has found no evidence to indicate Brimson has breached the gambling provisions of the NRL Code of Conduct,” the statement read.

“No further comment will be provided on the matter.”