Speaking to this masthead late last year, Addo-Carr said he held no ill will towards the Bulldogs.

“The club is in good hands with Cam, Gus and Critter [coach Cameron Ciraldo, general manager of football Phil Gould and captain Stephen Crichton], three wonderful leaders leading the club in the right direction,” Addo-Carr said at the time.

“I’m proud to say I’ve played a little part in the club, I’m proud to be a Bulldog. I wish the Bulldogs nothing but absolute success, including the fans as well.

“I’ve been there through the hard times and the good times. I wish them all the best, they are a wonderful club.”

Addo-Carr added that he wanted to inspire others who were going through their own challenges.

“It was definitely dark days,” he said.

“But for anyone going through the same thing, there is light at the end of the tunnel. They can use me as an example.

“You put yourself around the right people, get the right support and you will get through it. That’s what I’ve done, with close family and friends. If you go through dark times, there’s light at the end of the tunnel, no matter what.

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“I’ve been through the highest of highs, and now the lowest of lows.

“I’m just going to rip and get stuck into it.”