Andrew Wilkie says the AFL 'dodged a WADA breach on a technicality' as Sport Integrity Australia finds there is no evidence to support the MP's explosive claims.
MP Andrew Wilkie stands by accusations of 'off-the-book' drug tests in AFL as SIA finds no evidence to support the claims
"SIA looked at these claims throughout this assessment and found no evidence to suggest testing by the AFL or club doctors was in breach of the WADC , or that injuries were feigned to cover up for positive drug testing during the week by the AFL or club doctors," the report said. It said the confidential nature of the AFL's medical model prevented the AFL from sharing information publicly, which created "a degree of suspicion".
"All Australian sport has reached a crossroad in dealing with illicit drug use, player mental health and wellbeing and criminal infiltration of sport," he said. "The AFL has dodged a WADA breach on a technicality, but the fact remains that secret tests were conducted, which facilitated illegal drug use and helped ensure there were no positive match-day tests.
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