Hamburger
Team Captain
As a West Coast supporter I keep hoping to read anytime soon?...... a comment from our club about this issue. I don't expect it to suggest the 34 are victims. It need not actually mention the Essendon situation at all, but a clear statement that says...
At WCE every player is repeatedly informed of their obligations under the ASADA/WADA code of conduct and our club expects them to/demands they abide by that code. We categorically affirm our support for the right of any player to question a training or medical regime set for them by the club and indeed EXPECT they will approach the club doctor in the first instance as required under the code. No player will be disadvantaged in the eyes of this club by coming forward with any concerns.
To me the current response by so many in the AFL suggests they don't believe these rules should actually apply to AFL footy players...even though all clubs and players have acknowledged they must. Bewildering?
At WCE every player is repeatedly informed of their obligations under the ASADA/WADA code of conduct and our club expects them to/demands they abide by that code. We categorically affirm our support for the right of any player to question a training or medical regime set for them by the club and indeed EXPECT they will approach the club doctor in the first instance as required under the code. No player will be disadvantaged in the eyes of this club by coming forward with any concerns.
To me the current response by so many in the AFL suggests they don't believe these rules should actually apply to AFL footy players...even though all clubs and players have acknowledged they must. Bewildering?