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The NRL is investigating a Valentine Holmes Instagram post that appears to show the Cowboys star with a small white bag in his mouth.
In the post, which has now unsurprisingly been deleted, the Cowboys gun can be seen posing for a selfie with a drink in one hand and a small white bag in his mouth. The contents of the bag are unknown at this stage.
The Cowboys released a statement on the matter on Sunday morning, indicating that both the club and the NRL are “aware” of Holmes’ social media post.
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“The North Queensland Cowboys are aware of a photo posted to social media by a Cowboys player this morning,” the club said in a statement on Sunday morning.
“The club is conducting an investigation as well as assisting the NRL Integrity Unit.
“The Cowboys will make no further comment until the investigations are completed.”
Holmes’ Cowboys squad missed the top eight by a game, after winning just one of their final four matches while their gun winger was suspended.
The 28-year-old has made 179 NRL appearances so far in his career, with 74 of those coming in Cowboys colours.
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