A rising Aussie rules star and recent Carlton recruit has admitted to possessing cocaine, found in his wallet in the bathroom of a Queensland casino, just a month before signing with the high profile club.
Elijah Benjamin Hollands escaped a conviction after pleading guilty at Southport Magistrates Court on Tuesday to a single charge of possessing a dangerous drug.Outside court, Hollands, 21, told waiting media he made a “mistake” he was “extremely remorseful for”.“I’d like to thank the Carlton Football Club and the Gold Coast Suns for their continued support over the last few weeks.”
A day later, he attended Broadbeach Police Station and admitted the cocaine was for his personal use.His lawyer Darren Mahoney said Hollands’ mother was ill at the time, which might have influenced his client’s thinking at the time. “The practical reality is he will suffer beyond what this court imposes – in the community … that is inevitable.”Magistrate Mark Bamberry said it appeared to be a “moment of weakness” for the young man but said he was otherwise a good candidate for the drug diversion program.He was also ordered to attend a drug assessment and education session next month.
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