ASADA to inform Cronulla and Essendon Players this week

[Newtown]

Yahoo!7
May 12, 2014, 8:10 am

Up to 57 players from both the AFL and the NRL will reportedly be informed within days that they face possible sanctions as part of a lengthy inquiry by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA).

Fairfax is reporting the year-long investigation is set to reach its dramatic climax this week, with players potentially facing bans of up to two years.

Fairfax says 17 players who were at Cronulla in early 2011 and up to 40 Essendon players can expect to receive show-cause notices.

The issuing of show-cause notices is the first step towards taking action against players alleged to have breached anti-doping laws.

Players are then given a chance to plead their case before any potential sanctions are handed down.

Even if the show-cause notices are issued this week, legal complexities mean it is unlikely that any sanctions would follow in the short term.

Athletes are first given a chance to respond to the notice and can even take their case to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal or the Federal Court.

The use of prohibited substances carries a mandatory two-year ban.

 

[happy_tiger]

There is a football god

Couldn't happen at a better time if true

 

[Cosimo_Zaretti]

There is a football god

Couldn't happen at a better time if true

Won't affect this weekend's match, it'll just mean they get their papers served and will have an opportunity to respond. It'd be nice if half the Sharks side were suspended immediately, but we're not going to get that lucky.

 

[Tiger_Watto]

Still a nice touch for us…

I'm certain those players issued with notices from ASADA will be focused on 'other' matters this week rather than any game plan structured by Sharp!

 

[happy_tiger]

There is a football god

Couldn't happen at a better time if true

Won't affect this weekend's match, it'll just mean they get their papers served and will have an opportunity to respond. It'd be nice if half the Sharks side were suspended immediately, but we're not going to get that lucky.

I remember last season when they were starting interviews and then the interview were suspended they got beaten fairly easily the following weeks

Yes I know it might unite them , but just as easily could be the straw that breaks the camels back

 

[Irvine]

How many of those 17 players are still there ? Gallen Morris ?

 

[happy_tiger]

How many of those 17 players are still there ? Gallen Morris ?

Tupou , Stapleton and Gardner

 

[crusader]

Graham , Gordon , de gois

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[tigersrule4life]

It wont matter what happens we will smash them this week and get back to form. And we have Robbie Farah and a few more players back I cant wait for the game and show them how good we are.

 

[happy_tiger]

Graham , Gordon , de gois

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Graham and Gordon were 2012

Unsure about De Gois though

 

[happy_tiger]

Are we a step closer ??

Essendon AFL players issued with show cause notices yesterday afternoon

 

[andrew 474]

Any ideas on when cronulla may get theirs

 

[pHyR3]

i reckon most of these 'cronulla' players caught cheating arent even at the sharks anymore or have retired.

 

[southerntiger]

i reckon most of these 'cronulla' players caught cheating arent even at the sharks anymore or have retired.

Reports are 5 current players will be issued with show cause notices.

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[happy_tiger]

i reckon most of these 'cronulla' players caught cheating arent even at the sharks anymore or have retired.

Reports are 5 current players will be issued with show cause notices.

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Which would be the 5 left

GALLEN ,Morris ,Tupou ,Gardner,Stapleton