Troubled NRL star pleads for a second chance in footy after string of off-field issues saw him SACKED by his club… as he makes promise if he is granted a return to the sport he loves

Curtis Scott has made a huge promise as he made his pitch for a second chance in footy after being exiled from the game he loves.

The 26-year-old says he has transformed his life away from the field over the past two years, and has held discussions with some NRL clubs over a potential return.

He also wants to include a clause in any playing contract that would ban him from drinking alcohol.

Scott won a premiership with Melbourne Storm in 2017 and was viewed as a potential State of Origin player, but his career has been curtailed by a number of off-field issues.

In 2022, he was sentenced to a 12-month community corrections order after being found guilty of three charges against his former girlfriend, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault and stalk or intimidate with the intention of causing fear or physical harm.

He had been sacked by the Canberra Raiders before the assault charge, for a separate incident surrounding a nightclub altercation, although he was later cleared of any charges.

He is in a civil battle with NSW Police over an ‘unlawful’ arrest in 2020.

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‘A lot of the mistakes I’ve made happened when I was under the influence of alcohol,’ Scott told News Corp.

‘I’ve cut it out of my life. I attend AA meetings.’

‘I am sorry,’ Scott said. ‘I regret all the incidents heavily. They play on my mind daily. I’m extremely sorry I’ve brought the game into disrepute.

‘I have to wake up and look at myself in the mirror every day and sometimes it’s hard to see.

‘I want to prove to myself that I’ve grown as a person. I’ve made mistakes yes. But I’ve learnt from them. I want to help others.

‘I am ready for the blowback. Everyone has their opinion of me and I don’t blame them for having a poor opinion of me. I own that. Now it’s about fixing my mistakes.

‘Why should I be back? Because of the amount of work I’ve done on myself and continue to do. My remorse. I have been in programs. I know I’ve made mistakes but I feel like I can help people that have grown up similar to me or have similar issues I can help and benefit them.’

Scott played bush footy in 2023 with Thirlmere, but his off-field indiscretions have barred him from returning to the NRL.

‘People make mistakes,’ he added. ‘I haven’t hidden behind any mistakes. All my mistakes I’ve owned. I’ve been hit with a big punishment. I haven’t played in the NRL for the last two and a half years. I’ve struggled to find my feet.

‘I’ve worked with a lot of psychologists and professionals in that area to work on my emotions so when things aren’t going so well I don’t spiral. I surround myself with good people. I have a small group of mates.

‘I’ve worked out that alcohol and myself doesn’t work well together.’

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