Harassment charge against former AFL player Tarryn Thomas dropped.

Tarryn Thomas, a former player in the Australian Football League (AFL), has recently found himself in a legal situation. However, it seems that he has managed to avoid a criminal conviction after the police dropped a charge against him. The charge in question was related to allegedly harassing a woman through the use of a telecommunications service.

The 24-year-old, who was previously a player for North Melbourne, was let go from the team in February due to repeated breaches of conduct. He appeared in Broadmeadows Magistrates Court today for his hearing. It was revealed in court that Thomas, also known by the surname Trindall, had pleaded guilty to breaching a court order by making repeated calls to the victim in April.

Despite his guilty plea, the police ultimately withdrew the harassment charge. It was reported that six of the calls were answered by the victim, who claimed to have heard heavy breathing on the other end of the line. After a search of Thomas' residence in May, the police seized his phone and found that it was the device used to make the alleged calls.

In the end, Magistrate James Henderson gave Thomas a 12-month good behaviour bond on the condition that he continues therapy with both a psychologist and psychiatrist. The court took into account his guilty plea and his efforts to rehabilitate himself through therapy and reconnecting with his culture.

During the hearing, it was revealed that Thomas had a difficult childhood, with an abusive father who struggled with substance misuse. This caused him to be separated from his mother for many years after his parents' separation when he was just 10 or 11 years old.

Thomas' lawyer, Sally Vary, explained that medical professionals have identified that he has suffered from developmental trauma as a result of his experiences as a child. These experiences have had a negative impact on his behavior and understanding of appropriate relationships. Vary also mentioned that Thomas lacked proper role models, a familial bond, and care during his formative years.

After his suspension from the AFL for 18 games, Thomas was ultimately sacked from the team. The league confirmed in May that he would not be allowed to play or train at any level without their approval. The AFL has not yet commented on this recent legal development.

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