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Panthers star Brent Naden enters rehab to address alcohol issues
Penrith centre Brent Naden has been admitted to a rehabilitation facility after raising issues over his consumption of alcohol with Panthers staff.
November 16, 2020 2:44pmGeorge ClarkeSource: FOX SPORTS
Brent Naden has sought professional help
Brent Naden has sought professional helpSource: Getty Images
The 24-year-old, who was dropped to the bench for the club’s grand final defeat to the Storm, entered the facility in the wake of the loss to the Storm.
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“Following the 2020 NRL grand final, Brent Naden approached the club and disclosed a number of personal issues he wished to address,” the Panthers said in a statement.
“As a result, Brent is currently undertaking a voluntary rehabilitation program in a private Sydney facility.
“Brent, his family, his management and the club kindly ask the media to respect his privacy and will be making no further comment at this time.”
Naden has scored 20 tries in 30 games since making his Penrith debut in 2019.
He also spent time in the lower grades at Canberra and Newcastle.
Penrith centre Brent Naden has been admitted to a rehabilitation facility after raising issues over his consumption of alcohol with Panthers staff.
November 16, 2020 2:44pmGeorge ClarkeSource: FOX SPORTS
Brent Naden has sought professional help
Brent Naden has sought professional helpSource: Getty Images
The 24-year-old, who was dropped to the bench for the club’s grand final defeat to the Storm, entered the facility in the wake of the loss to the Storm.
Watch State of Origin II REPLAY on Kayo with no ad-breaks during play and Fox League Commentary. New to Kayo? Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly
“Following the 2020 NRL grand final, Brent Naden approached the club and disclosed a number of personal issues he wished to address,” the Panthers said in a statement.
“As a result, Brent is currently undertaking a voluntary rehabilitation program in a private Sydney facility.
“Brent, his family, his management and the club kindly ask the media to respect his privacy and will be making no further comment at this time.”
Naden has scored 20 tries in 30 games since making his Penrith debut in 2019.
He also spent time in the lower grades at Canberra and Newcastle.