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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Jack Snape

AFL braces for increase in positive tests under ‘stronger’ new illicit drugs policy

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon speaks alongside AFLPA president Darcy Moore
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon speaks alongside AFLPA president Darcy Moore as a new illicit drugs policy that could lead to more positive tests. Photograph: James Wiltshire/AFL Photos/Getty Images

The AFL is preparing for an increase in players testing positive to drugs such as cocaine and MDMA due to more effective testing under a new illicit substances policy, even if the public will never find out.

The players union is adamant, however, the “revised” approach will reduce harm, despite the risk of some being exposed to innuendo when they are pulled from matches under a general explanation of “unavailable”.

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