Crowley Media Statement

[Mr.Craig]

what's 'specified substance'?

No idea, but if the pain killer was an opiate could they push to have it fall under the 3 strike policy?

Given it happened on game day I believe it automatically triggers an anti doping charge.

[Barra13]

The only thing that might help Crowley is the talk of the AFL no longer wanting to be associated with WADA/ASADA after the Essendon case.

ASADA can only advise the AFL on a suitable suspension and then it is up to the AFL tribunal to make a decision. The AFL can make a decision on the length and dating the suspension back to September that is already 6 months before the season starts.

Considering everything else going on you just have to shake your head at the stupidity

The Essendon one is slightly different as it was administered by the club - even though its still the players responsibility.

It wasn't just administered by the club, Essendon was SYSTEMATIC doping. The 2 cases aren't slightly different, they are worlds apart.