Magpies star banned in illicit drugs bombshellJon Pierik
The Age
February 18, 2023 — 6.13pmCollingwood star Jack Ginnivan has been suspended for four matches, admitting to taking illicit drugs.
The goal-kicking young gun, 20, admitted on Saturday that he had taken drugs recently in the Torquay Hotel toilets - on a day off after the club’s pre-season camp on Victoria’s Surf Coast. Ginnivan said “a few drinks and a lack of judgement” had let him down.
Seven News was provided with video of Ginnivan at the hotel, sparking an investigation from the network.
Ginnivan will miss two practice matches, and the opening two rounds of the home-and-away season with games against Geelong and Port Adelaide.
The AFL released a statement on Saturday night, confirming its integrity unit had investigated the incident. Ginnivan has received one strike under the league’s illicit drugs code.
“The AFL confirms Collingwood player Jack Ginnivan has been found guilty of conduct unbecoming and has been suspended for rounds one and two of the 2023 AFL premiership season,” the AFL said.
“The AFL IU was contacted by the Collingwood Football Club on Thursday evening in relation to vision that had emerged of Ginnivan with an illicit substance while in Torquay in January. The IU has interviewed Ginnivan who admitted to the illicit substance use.
“Ginnivan will also not be available to participate in Collingwood’s upcoming match simulation versus Carlton (Friday 24 February) and in the AFL’s official practice round of games (Thursday 2 March vs Hawthorn). He will not be eligible for VFL selection at any time during his suspension.
“A $5000 (suspended) fine has also been applied and his conduct constitutes a notifiable adverse finding under the AFL’s illicit drugs policy. Ginnivan will be required to undertake further education above the current mandated training on illicit substances and its effects.”
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