Sacked North Queensland Cowboys assistant coach James Maloney has copped a $300 tremendous after pleading responsible to drink driving in Townsville.
The 38-year-old returned a blood alcohol studying of 0.08 when he was pulled over for a random breath take a look at in Railway Property on August 30.
Maloney, who joined the Cowboys teaching employees on a two-year contract in November final 12 months, was swiftly dropped by the membership after he was charged.
The Cowboys described the departure on the eve of the NRL finals as “amicable”.
The 2-time NRL premiership winner appeared within the Townsville Magistrates Courtroom on Tuesday, the place he entered an early responsible plea.
James Maloney (left) with Cowboys coach Todd Payten at a coaching session. (Getty Photographs: Ian Hitchcock)
Police prosecutor Brandon Wooden stated Maloney informed police he had consumed liquor shortly earlier than he was intercepted.
“For a learn of 0.08, ordinarily I might submit that your honour might impose a disqualification interval of two months,” Mr Wooden stated.
“Nonetheless, it has been famous in that Mr Maloney has already suffered some extra-curial punishment within the type of dropping his employment over this incident.”
Justice of the Peace Kenneth Taylor stated drink driving “endangers not solely your self however each different street consumer” however famous Maloney’s lack of visitors historical past.
The 38-year-old was fined $300 and had his license suspended for one month.
No conviction was recorded.
The Cowboys declined to remark additional on the case.
