Zain Alameddine runs out for Bulldogs despite brother sidelined by Eels over concerns of gangland violence
- Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs is allowing a promising young player in its ranks to continue playing despite his brother being benched over concerns for his safety due to familial links to Sydney's Alameddine crime family.
- Bulldogs five-eighth Zain Alameddine ran out in the blue and white on Saturday in the Ron Massey Cup despite his brother, Parramatta Eels young gun Mohamed, being sidelined as a result of the city's escalating gang war.
- The ABC can reveal the Bulldogs have been in extensive contact with the NRL Integrity Unit over Zain Alameddine's personal safety and ability to play.
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- Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs is allowing a promising young player in its ranks to continue playing despite his brother being benched over concerns for his safety due to familial links to Sydney's Alameddine crime family.
- Bulldogs five-eighth Zain Alameddine ran out in the blue and white on Saturday in the Ron Massey Cup despite his brother, Parramatta Eels young gun Mohamed, being sidelined as a result of the city's escalating gang war.
- The ABC can reveal the Bulldogs have been in extensive contact with the NRL Integrity Unit over Zain Alameddine's personal safety and ability to play.
Sources: ABC Australia