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Troubled former NRL star Blake Ferguson has been released by Newcastle bush footy club Kurri Kurri due to multiple off-field allegations.
Ferguson, 34, is said to be unwelcome at the Bulldogs, with his former teammates furious at his alleged conduct.
Newcastle rugby league general manager Adam Devcich - a former NRL referee - issued a statement about Ferguson, who was cut loose after just one game.
'Blake was signed by Kurri Kurri but the club has released him from his obligations,' said Devcich.
'His contract has been terminated by mutual agreement. That is all that we or the club will say. 'Neither party will make any further comment.'
Troubled former NRL star Blake Ferguson has been released by Newcastle bush footy club Kurri Kurri due to multiple off-field allegations
Ferguson, 34, is said to be unwelcome at the Bulldogs, with his former teammates furious at his alleged conduct (pictured, after signing with the club in 2023)
It is the latest fall from grace for one-time Test winger Ferguson, who has been embroiled in countless incidents across his colourful footy career.
In 2013 when on the books of the Raiders, Ferguson infamously skipped a training session to instead drink Vodka Cruisers with teammate Josh Dugan on the roof of his house.
That same year he was convicted of indecently assaulting a woman at 2230, a popular nightclub in Cronulla, after celebrating his maiden NSW State of Origin selection.
Ferguson said he had mistaken her for 'another blonde woman' he had met earlier that
