Curtis Scott is taking legal action against the police.Credit:Fairfax Media
Asked if the damages reparations they were seeking would be a six-figure sum,Macedone said:“I think you are absolutely correct – it would be a minimum of six figures.
“He’s lost a fair bit – he’s lost sponsorship,he’s lost other things and been through a traumatic period of his life where he had this thing hanging over his head.
“These are very serious charges,too. More importantly than anything else,he had the NRL leaning over him saying,‘Righto,can you play or can’t you play?’
“There was a lot on his mind and when I finally got him the OK to play,he played terribly because he had too much on his mind. That’s my opinion and I believe it’s shared by his coach and manager as well.”
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While Scott was exonerated in court,the NRL took a dim view of the incident.The governing body issued Scott with a $15,000 fine, the entirety of which will be suspended if the former Storm centre completes mandated education and counselling programs.
Given the NRL had the power to stand Scott down until the court matter was finalised,Macedone said he was comfortable with how league officials handled the saga.
“At the end of the day,I’m happy with that,” he said.
In September,Scott spoke of the toll the incident had taken on him.
"I'm just happy I can get a full eight hours of sleep at night and not wake up with an anxiety attack,"Scott said."I've been coming in putting on a brave face. Knowing I'm at such a great club that has supported me through it all,and such a great playing group,made it much easier to come in.
"But always laying down in bed thinking,'If one of these charges stick,I could be out of the workforce'every day is pretty scary."