The justice system has come down hard on local footballer Charlie Curnow, with the 18-year-old punished for refusing a breath-test by being forcibly drafted and contracted by the Carlton Football Club.

Victoria Police’s Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton said a deal had been struck between the two parties that saw the 18-year-old transferred from detention at Geelong Police station, with the Blues’ pick 12 in the National Draft heading the other way.

Curnow, the younger brother of Carlton utility Ed, was visibly emotional as his fate was sealed by coach Brendon Bolton last night. His family are said to be devastated by having their first two sons serve time at Ikon Park, but remain hopeful of rehabilitation.

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