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The AFL is “unapologetic” about steps taken to ensure players with illicit substances in their system do not take part in matches, following allegations of secret drug-testing enabling some individuals to avoid detection. Federal MP Andrew Wilkie on Tuesday told parliament of allegations made by former Melbourne club doctor Zeeshan Arain, ex-Demons president Glen Bartlett and Shaun Smith, father of Melbourne player and alleged drug trafficker Joel Smith.
responds to drugs bombshell. Wilkie said the trio had alleged players who tested positive had faked injury and withdrawn from games to avoid match-day testing by Sports Integrity Australia , and that “off-the-books” test results were never shared with SIA or the World Anti-Doping Agency . The AFL responded with a statement on Wednesday, declaring “a commitment to player wellbeing and welfare” is at the core of its illicit-drugs policy.
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