That's doing the rumours, but apparently Essendon issued a statement categorically denying that that was the case (according to ABC news 24).
On another forum. No idea if it's true mind you, but it wouldn't be surprising. Surely Hird can't be coach of Essendon next season?
Ricciuto raised a v. good point on the radio today while chattering with an ASADA bloke. Pretty much it was said there's a long way to go in this because they're no physical proof that the players were administered AOD9604. They could believe they were, but for all they know it was just a saline injection.
I'm more and more sure that no players will be banned out of this. I doubt they'll even lose points for 'taking AOD9604' - if anything it'd just be for spirit of the game bollocks.
3AW just reported that Essendon will be stripped of premiership points, lose draft picks and incur a large fine tomorrow. :fap: :fap: :fap:
As soon as this happens, I'm gonna post up a status along the lines of "Were Essendon really even that good?" Then I'll sit back and enjoy the butt tears.