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Melbourne Demons Drug Scandal: AFL Players Accused of Secret Testing

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Shocking accusations and explosive claims in the AFL drug scandal involving Melbourne Demons players revealed by MP Andrew Wilkie! Find out more here.

The Melbourne Demons have found themselves embroiled in a shocking drug scandal as federal MP Andrew Wilkie utilized parliamentary privilege to accuse the club of conducting off-the-books drug tests on its players. Allegations suggest that the club attempted to avoid players testing positive for illicit substances during matches. This revelation has sent shockwaves through the AFL community and raised concerns about player welfare and integrity.

In response to the accusations, AFL chief has stated that the league is 'unapologetic' and emphasized the importance of maintaining transparency and fair play. Melbourne Football Club coach, Simon Goodwin, expressed shock and disbelief at the allegations of secret drug testing, highlighting the lack of awareness within the club regarding such practices. The controversy has sparked a wave of demands for clarity and accountability from both the club and the league.

The unfolding drug scandal has further deepened with claims of a cover-up within the AFL regarding illicit drug use by players. The involvement of a former Demons head doctor, as mentioned by MP Wilkie, adds a layer of complexity to the already explosive situation. As investigations continue, the integrity of the sport and the well-being of players remain under scrutiny, leaving fans and officials on edge.

As the scandal unfolds, it's crucial for both the Melbourne Demons and the AFL to address the allegations promptly and transparently to uphold the values of the game. The league's illicit drugs policy and the integrity of player testing procedures are under intense scrutiny, highlighting the need for accountability and oversight in professional sports.

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MP Andrew Wilkie uses parliamentary privilege to accuse ... (ABC News)

The AFL has defended its illicit drugs policy after claims made by federal MP Andrew Wilkie that Melbourne Football Club players were subjected to ...

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'Imperative' that players at risk of match-day positives are removed ... (The Age)

Melbourne has been accused of conducting off-the-books drug tests on its players in a bid to avoid them testing positive to illicit substances on match ...

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Goodwin shocked by allegations of secret drug testing (AFL)

Simon Goodwin says he has no line of sight on allegations of secret drug-testing of players facilitated by the AFL.

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'News to me': Dees coach reacts to explosive drug cover-up claims ... (Fox Sports)

'News to me': Dees coach reacts to explosive drug cover-up claims, clubs 'want answers'

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'We are unapologetic': AFL chief reacts to drug claims (Wide World of Sports)

The AFL has responded to allegations made in federal parliament accusing the game of covering up illicit dr...

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AFL drugs scandal, explained: Federal MP levels cover-up ... (Sporting News AU)

The AFL has been rocked by allegations of drug use cover-ups, this time from a sitting member of parliament, who has claimed that players have been taking ...

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Maverick politician makes explosive cocaine allegations about ... (Daily Mail)

Federal MP Wilkie made a series of explosive claims in parliament on Tuesday night having received a signed statement from former Demons head doctor Zeeshan ...

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Watchdog to 'assess allegations' as AFL admits doctors remove ... (WAtoday)

Sport Integrity Australia says it will assess allegations around controversial illicit drug tests in the AFL, as the league admits it empowers club doctors ...

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Max Gawn hits out at Melbourne Demons 'fake injury' claims amid ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Wilkie said the trio had alleged that players who tested positive prior to game day withdrew from games to avoid match-day testing by Sports Integrity Australia ...

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