Blues star Josh Addo-Carr reveals he’s been on a booze ban after admitting he was ‘going out until 5am and charging’ – but one thing will make him pick up a beer again
- Star on booze ban since November
- Happy to drink beer on one condition
- Was overlooked by selectors in 2022
NSW Origin winger Josh Addo-Carr has been on a six-month booze ban – but the flyer plans to enjoy a few Tooheys New cans with his teammates if the Blues win their series opener against Queensland on Wednesday night.
Addo-Carr, 27, decided to stay off the beers following the World Cup last year in the United Kingdom, where he was the standout player of the tournament, scoring 12 tries in five games.
Avoid sessions where he is ‘out until 5am and charging’ has helped the Bulldogs flyer recover well from recent ankle surgery.
After sleeping with an ice pack on the injured joint since he was injured against the Rabbitohs on April 7, Addo-Carr is ready to deliver for his state.
And not having a beer touch his lips since November could be the key.
NSW Origin winger Josh Addo-Carr has revealed how a six-month booze ban sees him mentally and physically at his peak
Addo-Carr was controversially overlooked for the Blues last year, but was arguably Australia’s best player at the World Cup in the United Kingdom
The flyer (pictured left) scored 12 tries in five games as the Kangaroos won the tournament
‘I made a sacrifice before the season started that I was gonna stay off the booze,’ he said.
‘I had a couple when we first got into camp [bonding session], but nothing over the top.
‘It takes a toll on you, it just fatigues you [if you are] on the booze all the time and the way we train and prepare these days, it’s just too hard.’
The ‘Foxx’ is also excited about his right-side combination with x-factor Tom Trbojevic and knows he is just one four-pointer behind Michael O’Connor’s record of 11 tries in 19 games for NSW.
It is a record O’Connor shares with fallen star Jarryd Hayne (11 tries from 23 appearances.)
Creating his own slice of Origin history has Addo-Carr primed to produce a electric performance in the City of Churches.
Addo-Carr was quick to add he has moved on from his controversial admission by coach Brad Fittler in 2022.
‘It just wasn’t my time last year,’ Addo-Carr told the Sydney Morning Herald.
‘Whatever is best for the team, that’s the way I handled it.’
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