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http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/...e-team-booze-ban/story-fn2mcuj6-1226111691238The Roosters confirmed the players had been out at two Sydney drinking establishments on Monday night, just a week after the squad had pledged to avoid alcohol for a two-week period.
The Dally M medallist along with teammates Nate Myles and Frank-Paul Nuuausala will be asked to explain their actions on Wednesday morning after it was confirmed the trio had broken a team alcohol ban on Monday night.
"The Sydney Roosters NRL playing squad made the commitment last week to avoid alcohol consumption for a two-week period,'' the club said in a statement.
"The club can confirm that the players were at two Eastern Suburbs establishments on Monday night."
The commitment to stay off the drink is believed to be motivated by a determination to curb the club's deteriorating off-field behaviour.
It was reported that a cab driver phoned the Roosters to say he had driven the players between two Sydney bars about 2am (AEST) on Tuesday.
Investigations by the club have so far found no evidence of any anti-social conduct.All three were named in the side to play St George Illawarra on Sunday, but it's likely they will be stood down for the match as punishment.
That might not be the end of the matter for Carney, however, with the former Test representative believed to be on his last chance with the club after previous misdemeanours.
The club will certainly be under pressure from NRL chief executive David Gallop to take a firm stand after he was given personal assurances by Carney earlier this year that he would get his life back on track.
Loves a drink doesn't he?