NRL veteran Willie Mason has copped his punishment on the chin after being disqualified from driving for six months and fined $900 for drink driving.
The Newcastle prop’s case was finalised at Newcastle Local Court on Monday.
“I respect the court’s judgment and I accept what I got,” said Mason in a club statement.
He had pleaded guilty last month after being arrested in January on his way to training – after an Australia Day drinking session the day before – and recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.09.
Knights CEO Matt Gidley indicated the club would now weigh up possible action against Mason over the incident.
“With the court process now complete, the club will continue to review the matter internally,” said Gidley.
“Our role as a club is to consider all information before handling the matter in accordance with our code of conduct.
“The club takes this matter very seriously and will continue to educate our players in acting responsibly.”
The incident was part of a troubled off season for the Knights which included the incarceration of recruit Russell Packer for assault.
The Knights lost their season opening match against Penrith on Saturday by 30-8, with fullback Darius Boyd (hamstring), captain Kurt Gidley (concussion) and playmaker Tyrone Roberts (concussion) all failing to finish the match.
Cathar Treize
Roar Guru
Yes, I noticed the bad NRL AAP stories hit the roar straight away but a jailed AFL player. Another story?
up in the north
Guest
The bloke thought - after a nights sleep- that he was fine to drive. Short of having his own personal breath test unit, how would he know he'd be over? But he's had a colourful career with a number of boo-boos so he is considered fair game. The courts have acted, let it end there.
Storm Boy
Guest
Bit odd this story appears on The Roar but last week when an AFL player was jailed for a year there was nothing.
Walter Penninger
Roar Guru
Knights will do nothing despite the fact that he would have been attending training with a few drinks in him.