St Kilda clarifies position on Tarryn Thomas

St Kilda will not be pursuing Tarryn Thomas.

It was reported by Channel Nine and SEN’s Tom Morris earlier this week that Saints list guru Graeme Allen had met with the former North Melbourne player.

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Saints CEO Carl Dilena, the former North chief, has confirmed that the club will not pursue Thomas who was sacked by the Kangaroos in February after the AFL found him guilty of inappropriate behaviour towards women.

“I wish to provide clarity on our club’s position regarding contact between a club employee and former North Melbourne player, Tarryn Thomas,” the statement from Dilena read.

“The football department pursues a number of players, as it is our job to find the best talent to fit our team and club.

“Following a course of due diligence, I can confirm that St Kilda will not be pursuing Tarryn Thomas.”

The AFL also released a statement relating to Thomas which was attributed to CEO Andrew Dillon.

"While we have communicated this several times already, to reiterate the AFL's position and make it crystal clear - Tarryn Thomas is not eligible to play football or sign with any club. He is not eligible for the draft and he is not eligible to be recruited to a club," the AFL statement read

"There is a pending court case in late November and in conjunction with demonstrated behavioural change and continued education a determination will be made post those legal proceedings on any potential eligibility, if any at all.

"Thomas is currently undertaking a comprehensive education and behavioural change program that he will need to successfully complete and then over time consistently demonstrate a change of behaviour for any application on his behalf to even be considered, regardless of the court outcome later this year."