Will the tale of Todd Carney end 'Happily Ever After?'

Notorious bad boy Todd Carney was caught drinking with Nate Myles and Frank Paul-Nuuasala, fellow Sydney Roosters players, whilst the struggling club was on a player imposed drinking ban. It's the ending that no one wanted...Not Todd Carney, not the Club who gave him the second chance, not the NRL, not the promoters, and most of course his fans and supporters. It is however the story of a troubled young man, one whose demons are perhaps to large to overcome with the gift of football alone.

When the siren sounded for the last time in 2010, the story of Todd Carney looked promising, it looked hopeful, gone was the kid who was deregistered from the NRL for alcohol related issues, and replaced with a man, a Dally M winner, and a Grand Finalist. Almost a year on, the story is less than promising and as his career hangs on the line, certainly less than hopeful.

Those who've met Carney will say he's quiet, that he's shy - a young guy from the country thrown into stardom. Those who watch Carney play will say he's gifted. Those who read the papers and watch the news however will see Carney as yet another overpaid, misbehaving footballer. What everyone often forgets however is off field Carney is being put through a very public battle with alcohol. Instead of being judged Carney needs help....From his family, from his friends, from his supporters, the media and his employer. Most importantly however, he has to be willing to help himself.

Whilst Carney will plead his case to the Sydney Roosters board this afternoon, perhaps its not the best club for him. The culture of the Sydney Roosters has in recent times been questioned. In recent times clubs like Brisbane and Canterburry have tried to clean up their culture, it's time the Roosters do to.