Trengove cleared by ASADA

[Ricochet]

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/former-melbourne-skipper-jack-trengove-cleared-by-asada-over-alleged-use-of-aod9604/story-fndv8pdq-1226960517161

FORMER Melbourne captain Jack Trengove has been cleared by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority, with no chance of prosecution over his alleged use of AOD-9604.

ASADA yesterday confirmed to the Herald Sun no Australian athlete would be pursued over their use of AOD-9604 before April 22 last year after boss Ben McDevitt ruled out action against Essendon players using the anti-obesity drug.

Essendon chairman Paul Little lashed ASADA on Sunday for taking Essendon players "to hell and back" by not telling them earlier they would be spared charges over AOD-9604.

ASADA yesterday tried to explain its change of heart on AOD-9604 after questioning from the Herald Sun.
It said the decision not to prosecute cases was made "following the conclusion of the investigation and a review of the evidence by ASADA's legal counsel".

Former Federal Court judge Garry Downes was hired to expedite the probe in February.
Texts from biochemist Stephen Dank emerged in April 2013 that linked Trengove to use of a cream containing AOD-9604 in 2012 as he recovered from a foot injury.

Trengove has spoken of his anguish at being linked to Melbourne's ASADA investigation, but is yet to be interviewed and has had no contact with the authority.

The Demons would not comment yesterday, but several people connected to Trengove wondered why he had been left in limbo and still not told of his exoneration.

[Big Mac]

Good news. Hopefully his mind is fully cleared now and he can get on with his recovery - maybe even find some pace again!  :D

[Barra13]

I was under the impression he was cleared earlier in the year. Either way it will be good to get him back in the midfield next year and add some class when he is fully fit.

[Purple 77]

I still have a little faith left that he can become a very good player. Good news Trenners, all the best in your recovery.