It’s been revealed two Sydney Swans AFLW players were charged by police with possession of an illicit drug late last year.
Nine’s Tom Morris reported the pair were given a conditional release order after being caught with cocaine.
The case differs to that of players like Melbourne’s Joel Smith, who tested positive to cocaine, because it did not occur on game day and thus does not come under anti-doping rules.
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The AFL and the Swans are aware of the incident while the players involved were not named.
“The Swans are embroiled in a drugs scandal with two AFLW players caught with an illicit substance understood to be cocaine,” Morris said.
“This happened late last year and both players were charged by police in the off-season, and received a conditional release order, which in Victoria is known as a good behaviour bond.
“The AFL says it’s aware of the issue, the Swans declined to comment but it’s understood key officials at the club have been aware for some months.
“This incident was not on gameday and therefore does not carry the same offence as, say, Melbourne’s Joel Smith.”
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