Some sad news has emerged this week from Australia with the word that former rugby league star, Ryan Tandy was found dead at the age of 32 in his family home. - allegedly due to a drug overdose.
Tandy's NRL career was abruptly ended after he was found guilty of matchfixing while playing for the Bulldogs in that infamous game against the Cowboys in 2011. Tandy had deliberately conceded a penalty under the posts to help punters who bet on the first score being a Cowboys penalty goal. The subsequent investigations found Tandy guilty and he was given a lifetime ban from the NRL and a $4000 fine.
Ryan Tandy was considered a journeyman NRL player, but did end up winning a Grand Final with the Melbourne Storm in 2009 - that victory itself was tarnished by the Melbourne Storm's salary cap scandal.
Tandy's life after footie was sadly tarnished by charges of kidnapping a man over debt owed to him.
A sad way to end a life unfortunately.
RIP Ryan Tandy.
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