Josh Addo-Carr sends a sad message to Bulldogs fans after the club sacked him for testing positive to cocaine and not coming clean about it

Josh Addo-Carr has delivered an emotional message to fans after his career at the Bulldogs ended when the club terminated his contract following a board meeting on Thursday afternoon.

The decision comes after the winger tested positive to cocaine following a roadside drug test in September that saw him stand himself down for the club’s first finals match in eight years.

Addo-Carr had given a version of events that led to the club backing him at the time, but officials were angered when his statements didn’t tally with police evidence.

The winger issued a short statement thanking his fans during his time at Belmore.

‘To all the Bulldogs fans and family, thank you for a memorable 3 years. The love and support you’ve shown me since I arrived at Belmore has always been amazing and the memories will last foreverm,’ he posted.

‘Bulldogs Sponsors and board thank you for on going support, I appreciate you all.

‘I’d also like to thank my team mates and coaching staff. We built a brotherhood that will last forever and will miss our time together on and off the field.

‘I came to the Bulldogs in 2022, a time when the club was struggling and at a low point.

‘I wanted to help bring back the club to the powerhouse it once was and most importantly, I wanted to help build a winning culture,’ Addo-Carr continued.

‘In 3 years, I’m proud to be a part of that turnaround.

‘Unfortunately, circumstances won’t allow me to be at the Bulldogs any longer but I wish the club, my team mates and most importantly the fan’s nothing but success.’

The former representative winger was issued a breach notice by the NRL at the time, with the Bulldogs announcing on Thursday night that the prolific try-scorer had played his final game for the club.

The Eels and Dragons have been linked with his services for the 2025 season, with Addo-Carr set to be one of the most in-demand players on the open market.