There are many unanswered questions after Andrew Wilkie revealed alleged secret drug tests on players
The AFL has staunchly defended its approach to illicit drugs but must now show how its policies don't enable players' drug use. The league must show how it doesn’t enable players’ drug use, say AFL officials. It must also show that the league’s anti-drug policies are not to enable players to take illicit drugs.
Allegations made by federal MP Andrew Wilkie have set off a firestorm in the footy world. The AFL is refusing to budge an inch from its stance on giving players secret drug tests. Allegations were made in the wake of federal MP Wilkie's revelations.
A whistleblowing doctor has revealed allegations of secret illicit drug tests on AFL players. Federal MP Andrew Wilkie has told parliament about the allegations. The doctor says the tests would enable AFL players to avoid detection on game days. Wilkie says the drug tests would be conducted to enable players to evade detection.
The bombshell allegations come just weeks after Melbourne Demons star Joel Smith was accused of trafficking cocaine by Sports Integrity Australia. Melbourne Demons player Joel Smith has been charged with trafficking cocaine. The allegations come after Smith was charged with drug trafficking in February with possession of the drug by sports integrity Australia.
Andrew Wilkie tells parliament of alleged secret drug tests on AFL players. Allegations include ‘prevalence of drug abuse’ across the sport, MP tells House of Representatives. MP tells MPs of alleged ‘secret drug tests’ on AFL footballers.