Troubled footy player set to be handed career lifeline after domestic violence charges against him were withdrawn
The 23-year-old former Penrith Panthers player is, according to The Sydney Morning Herald, could resurrect his NRL career with the Wests Tigers.
The move would see him join up with his older brother Terrell May.
May was indefinitely stood down by Penrith under the NRL's no-fault stand-down policy in May of last year, with the club later announcing that he'd be leaving the side by mutual agreement.
His exit came after he had faced serious accusations relating to an incident in April 2024 at a home in Werrington, with May being charged with domestic violence offences.
He later pleaded not guilty to charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of stalking or intimidation intending to cause fear of harm and two counts of contravening an AVO.
The charges were later withdrawn.
Peter V'landys later confirmed that May could return to play following the dismissal of the charges but the former Penrith player, who made his debut in 2021, delayed any such comeback.
The winger had checked into a mental health clinic earlier this year to focus on his well-being.
In May, he broke his silence on admitting himself to the facility to Channel 9, stating that he felt like he was 'a whole different person now.'
He also added that he could play as early as 'next week', dismissing claims that he would not be a risk to other clubs in the NRL.
Now, The Sydney Morning Herald writes that the winger 'underwent a medical exam' at the Tigers on monday.
The rugby league player is also understood to have snubbed a train-and-trial offer from the Rabbitohs having visited the club two weeks ago.
However, the outlet adds that sources close to the deal say the footy player was drawn to the prospect of playing alongside his older brother Terrell at the Tigers.
It comes as Sam Burgess had also reportedly attempted to coax May to join Super League club Warrington.
But the former Penrith player has made it clear that he is set on staying in Australia so that he can play alongside his brother.
'I'll just put it out there, I honestly wanna play with my brother,' he recently told Channel 9.
'He has spoken about that in the media and it will be a dream come true, not just for us but for my family. Playing with him would light a bigger fire inside me.'
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