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Panthers centre Brent Naden, seen tackling the Storm’s Josh Addo-Carr, tested positive to cocaine on grand final night.
Former Panthers star James Tamou said he was stunned by news of Brent Naden testing positive to cocaine on grand final night, and felt sympathy rather than anger for a young teammate struggling with Covid-19 life. Tamou started training with the Wests Tigers this week, three weeks before he was officially due to begin pre-season, and said the Naden drug shock caught everyone off guard. The international prop also anticipated the current mass pillaging of the Panthers by rival clubs. Matt Burton, Daine Laurie, Zane Tetevano, Spencer Leniu and Stephen Crichton have all been targeted.