Essendon face AFL probe/Players found Guilty by CAS

[one-eyed]

Infraction notices imminent
Matt Thompson 
afl.com.au
November 13, 2014 2:02 PM


INFRACTION notices could be issued to 34 past and present Essendon players within days after the Anti-Doping Rule Violation Panel formally put them on its register of findings.
 
It follows a decision by the bulk of the players not to respond to ASADA's show-cause notices that alleges they used the banned peptide Thymosin beta-4 during the 2012 season.
 
The ADRVP's decision now puts the case in the AFL's hands. The decision to issue infraction notices now rests with AFL general counsel Andrew Dillon, who technically must be satisfied there is enough evidence to proceed.
 
If infraction notices are issued the players will then finally get the opportunity to plead their case before the AFL's Anti-Doping Tribunal.
 
It's hoped a tribunal, chaired by former County Court judge David Jones, could be convened before Christmas.

The AFL Players' Association confirmed that players' legal representatives had been informed of the latest development.

“The determination from the Anti-Doping Rule Violation Panel was an anticipated outcome and we are pleased that we are a step closer to having this matter finalised," AFLPA chief executive Paul Marsh said. 

“We now await the AFL’s decision as to whether or not they'll issue infraction notices.

"We hope this decision is made quickly so the process can keep moving.”
 
More to come

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-11-13/a?utm_medium=RSS

[Diocletian]

[YellowandBlackBlood]

Infraction notices at this stage mean nothing. The only important thing is what the AFL tribunal thinks of the evidence and if they hand out suspensions.

[WilliamPowell]

Infraction notices at this stage mean nothing. The only important thing is what the AFL tribunal thinks of the evidence and if they hand out suspensions.

AFL tribunal does nothing, reckon WADA will come in over the top.. 

[Yeahright]

3AW saying Jobe will be stripped of his Brownlow. Cotchin come on down

[one-eyed]

Essendon supplements saga: 34 players hit with infraction notices
  Jake Niall
     The Age
    November 14, 2014 - 5:50PM

Infraction notices have landed for the 34 current and former Essendon players who will face AFL tribunal charges over the use of banned peptide thymosin beta-4.

The infraction notices were issued by the AFL late Friday and the matter will be dealt with next week with a AFL directions hearing on Tuesday to determine the tribunal set-up.

The directions hearing will be chaired by tribunal chairman David Jones.

The charge specifies alleged use of thymosin beta-4 between January 2012 and September 2012.

The AFL will apply provisional suspensions to the players after the issuing of the notices. Since they are not playing, this will have little impact.

An exception is expected to be made for skipper Jobe Watson and veteran Dustin Fletcher, who are members of the International Rules team playing the Irish.

The AFL Commission can make an exception because of the provisional suspensions are subject to the commission's discretion.

MORE TO COME

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/essendon-supplements-saga-34-players-hit-with-infraction-notices-20141114-11n2zb.html

The identities of the players remain confidential at this stage.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-11-14/afl-issues-infraction-notices

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An exception is expected to be made for skipper Jobe Watson and veteran Dustin Fletcher, who are members of the International Rules team playing the Irish.\


And THAT sums up the moral compass of the AFL.

Over it.

[Penelope]

that was my first thought too.

but will the effect simply be to push back the end date of their suspensions, rather than decrease the length of suspension??

of course if they get a suspension that does not encroach into the season proper then it matters not anyway

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lmao@ diplomatic immunity for a game that doesn't exist.

[one-eyed]

ESSENDON's Dustin Fletcher and Jobe Watson have been given the green light to play in Saturday's International Rules test, despite awaiting the ruling of Tuesday's directions hearing.

The AFL's football operations manager Mark Evans said he was not entitled to know the identity of the Essendon players who had been served with notices because of privacy rules.

However, the AFL had received advice from its legal department that no changes needed to be made to the 24-man Australian squad.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-11-17/dons-pair-clear-for-irs

[one-eyed]

Stephen Dank says he can help clear players facing bans, is also set to sue AFL

Mitch Cleary 
afl.com.au
November 17, 2014 10:05 PM

STEPHEN Dank is set to unveil evidence he claims will clear 34 past and present Essendon players facing charges arising from the Bombers’ controversial supplements scandal.

The man many believe is at the centre of the investigation is also set to sue the AFL.

Almost 22 months after the Bombers' alleged peptide regime engulfed the AFL, the players' case will go before the League's independent anti-doping judiciary late on Tuesday.

The AFL handed down 34 infraction notices to past and present Essendon players on Friday.

After promising for 21 months to reveal information, Dank is set to roll out evidence he believes proves the players' innocence.

It centres around Thymomodulin, a legal supplement the biochemist claims was used instead of Thymosin beta-4, the illegal substance which prompted infraction notices.

"It's an amber vial of Thymomodulin, clearly dated July 28, 2012," Dank told Sportsday radio.

Players want more evidence from ASADA

Dank also revealed he will notify the AFL of impending legal action against it on Tuesday, in relation to its handling of the supplements saga.

Player representatives will front the AFL's independent anti-doping judiciary for a directions hearing on Tuesday, in response to the infraction notices.

The AFL had no comment on Monday night.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-11-17/i-can-clear-players-dank

[one-eyed]

Dean Wallis’ vial Thymomodulin photo casts doubt in ASADA case against Essendon 34.



http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/afl/dean-wallis-vial-thymomodulin-photo-casts-doubt-in-asada-case-against-essendon-34/story-fnp04d6y-1227126194127

[WilliamPowell]

Dean Wallis’ vial Thymomodulin photo casts doubt in ASADA case against Essendon 34.



http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/afl/dean-wallis-vial-thymomodulin-photo-casts-doubt-in-asada-case-against-essendon-34/story-fnp04d6y-1227126194127

Yes a vial with a dodgy looking label - yep that's a clincher 

[Francois Jackson]

If the AFL lost it's fans this year they ain't seen nothing yet if by some chance these bombers are cleared

This competition is becoming a farce the way it's run and this will be the icing on the cake

[Judge Roughneck]

Dean Wallis’ vial Thymomodulin photo casts doubt in ASADA case against Essendon 34.



http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/afl/dean-wallis-vial-thymomodulin-photo-casts-doubt-in-asada-case-against-essendon-34/story-fnp04d6y-1227126194127

Ohhhoaw Sherlock Holmes.