Jim05 wrote:kickinit wrote:Jim05 wrote:The show cause notices were for the use of Thymosin. Players have escaped any punishment for the use of AOD-9604. 34 players received the notices across several clubs, would think this is Monfries, Gumbleton, Crameri etc. This could drag on for up to 2 years now
Incorrect the show cause notices was for only Thymosin. The players can still be handed infraction notices for the use of AOD-9604. If the players don't come up with a good enough excuse why they where taking it, we would see them suspended this year. The 2-3 years Watson was talking about is the tribunal case then more then likely the players appealing the case. I don't think too many players would bother appealing the sentence if it means they will miss 2-3 years of footy.
The AFL hands out the suspensions not ASADA. This will definately end up in the courts. Remember Dank was given a show cause notice a month ago and still hasnt replied. Id say the players will reply and co-operate but my understanding is that they will definately go to court to clear their names
On the AOD situation, im not sure where that stands but im confident that if ASADA were certain about it then infraction notices would of been issued months ago. Im 100% confident that nothing will come of it. The Thymosin im not so sure
The AFL do hand out the suspensions, which really come from ASADA. Also WADA still play a role if their not happy with the suspension they can still take it out of the AFL hands. I think you'll find the infraction notices will come for AOD-9604, ASADA had said from the start it was a banned substance. Once players are handed infraction notices they are immediately suspended, if they lose at the tribunal then their only way off is through the courts which will be a 2-3 year process. The only way I see any player going to the courts is to clear their name not about playing AFL football again. Any player that misses 2-3 years of playing and training would struggle to make it back to play AFL, also add to the fact they will have to work in this time as the club can't pay them.