Carney’s keeping everyone guessing

“We tried to grant some leave to allow him to sort his personal affairs because Todd said he wanted be near his family full-time.

“We deeply sympathise with Todd’s family situation and the opportunity remains for him to return to the club if and when he’s ready.”

In order for Carney (pictured) to play for another club, the Pride would have to release the former NRL star from his existing agreement, Williamson said, but the club has yet to hear from Carney’s management.

“Obviously, you can’t enter into a new contract when you have an existing contract,” he said.

“We may release him but there would be conditions around that release.

“If that’s the case, I expect he’ll get in touch with us.”

Pride CEO Greg Dowling, coach Ty Williams and Williamson met with Carney last week before granting the former Dally M medallist time away from the club.

“It was never discussed that he wanted to make the move permanent,” Williamson said.

“We’re certainly not going to stand in Todd’s way but we can’t do anything until someone communicates with us.”

Carney’s manager David Riolo said he was uncertain whether his client would seek a release from the Pride.

“Not at this stage,” Riolo said. “He left because he wanted to be closer to family.

“We don’t know what he’ll do. We’re not working on any sort of time frame at the moment.

“I think we should get off his (Carney’s) back. He’s left the Pride for personal reasons and the rest isn’t really anyone’s business.”

The Pride play the Redcliffe Dolphins on Saturday afternoon at Dolphin Stadium.