I can't see why anyone would be surprised given the prevalence of drug use in Australia in 2016.

It has to be said though that given the example of Keefe and Thomas who ingested WADA banned substances when using recreational drugs any WADA compliant athlete would have to be bloody stupid to follow in their footsteps.

didn't they test the other 33 filth players?

So we've had 34 Essendon players systematically take performance enhancing drugs, and now this allegation of illicit drugs at Collingwood (and possibly worse at other clubs). The AFL has implemented this drug policy, and if these allegations have substance to them, then the AFL have a lot to answer for. There really needs to be an independent committee that oversees these areas, and not an AFL that is beholden to the AFLPA.

Soon we will be seeing footballers with shaven heads, eyebrows and every thing else and their squeezes will get to admire their full metal Brazilians.

Edited March 24, 20169 yr by america de cali

5 minutes ago, america de cali said:

Soon we will be seeing footballers with shaven heads, eyebrows and every thing else and their squeezes will get to admire their full metal Brazilians.

Also known as the Ben Cousins

6 minutes ago, america de cali said:

Soon we will be seeing footballers with shaven heads, eyebrows and every thing else and their squeezes will get to admire their full metal Brazilians.

Instead of ice baths (no pun intended), it'll be Nair baths.

Apparently the hair tests won't be used to establish strikes against players under the 2/3 strikes rule.

3 hours ago, Captain Todd said:

Rumours were this was happening when Keefe and Thomas were tested.

Let's just say that they were the unlucky ones to be tested.

I see my Clen reference (attempt at humor) didnt make the cut. Wasnt that bad was it admins? 

We have no idea where we fit in this.  I wouldn't be casting stones even if we do come out relatively clean. Can happen anytime, anywhere with anyone - no matter how good your club culture is.

My cricket team was the same. But there were only 11 on our list.

AFL drugs policy was always designed to hide the problem.

Always should be one strike/one week. That would stamp it out quick smart.

There is no doubt (like the rest of the community) drugs are a major problem. If the AFL wanted to show some leadership on a healthy lifestyle the policy would have changed long ago. In my opinion it a small microcosym of the control and command style at the AFL which worked so well for them with Essendon. Probably largely a problem of being the biggest fish in town. You sometimes see the same dynamic with other large organisations that dominate their space. When you have pretty much absolute power you lose perspective. 

The AFL is not helping the players solve any problem they have they are just helping them hide it. It seems to me totally misguided. Time for a moratorium (to give players time to sort themselves out) and then introduce a no tolerance policy. 

As much as I dislike Collingwood they are not on their pat here and its unfair to single them out when its known other clubs have the problem.

Didn't Ed say players that took drugs wouldn't be welcome at his club, or was that just in relation to performance enhancing?

The way they were covering this during the telecast, they hinted that the other team was a Victorian team. Any thoughts on which team it might be?

Every club would be around about the same. Illicit drugs are common, I know for a fact as I know a few current players from several teams.

Let's not bag Collingwood here because it's Collingwood, our club would be around the same; maybe more, maybe less.

Was listening to SEN, I know, and they noted that McChins was going to deny the number of players but also release a joint statement with the AFL saying neither of them really know the number as the results are kept from them as part of the code.

Also this from Age article, [censored] poor response Ed.

"Until the clubs have actually got some control over it there's no point talking to the clubs. It's an AFL and AFL Players Association matter."

10 hours ago, rjay said:

Let's just say that they were the unlucky ones to be tested.

Rjay who is that woman in your profile pic? Has she been tested?

14 hours ago, Moonshadow said:

Most Collingwood players drag theirs, so no chance.

DNA hand me downs from yesteryear.....with Louy the Lip must have been donating plenty of free DNA.

1 hour ago, Palace Dees said:

We have no idea where we fit in this.  I wouldn't be casting stones even if we do come out relatively clean. Can happen anytime, anywhere with anyone - no matter how good your club culture is.

And what's wrong with a good stoning?

 

10 minutes ago, Rusty Nails said:

Rjay who is that woman in your profile pic? Has she been tested?

Olga Kurylenko...she's definitely been screen tested.

 

25 minutes ago, The Song Formerly Known As said:

 

Let's not bag Collingwood here because it's Collingwood, 

Let's

1 minute ago, rjay said:

Olga Kurylenko...she's definitely been screen tested.

 

noice.....a waste on the frogs

17 minutes ago, rjay said:

Olga Kurylenko...she's definitely been screen tested.

 

Aah a Bond Girl

i was wondering what made her famous!!

I wouldn't go crucifying the Pies for this as I would say it is fairly likely we had a few players in the same boat. It's a pretty common theme these days and is in no way isolated to one or two clubs. I would imagine every club would have players who have been caught for this judging by the night life these days.

The Strike Policy is a complete joke

The AFL refuse to realize the drug culture young people live by

It started in the 90's and has continued to grow

like it or not....