Recent content by Bulldogs Legend

I hear you mate and respect your opinions. I hope I wasn’t coming across too strong but I do believe the so called war on drugs has been a totally absolute failure and if you could put the results in AFL terms it would be like winning the wooden spoon for 1000 plus years in a row and continue...

Sorry mate but that’s cynical bullshit. It maybe a side effect but it’s not the entire reason for its being. I know it comes as a shock to some people but those who have had experience in this particular area know that to treat is better than to prohibit

Are you going as well?

I would suggest the reason you don’t hear is that not many sports actually test out of competition for illicit drugs. Don’t forget this is a voluntary code the players could just as easily have said no and only be subjected to ASADA testing in which case they could still do their own testing as...

Yes when you suggest that all laws need to be enforced. The stupid possession laws are rarely enforced as even the law enforcers have worked out that that the laws are useless and do not reduce harm. Decriminalisation has worked in many countries overseas we should learn from them and try...

Not stupid laws

Finally supporters realise what VDM adds to the side

Problem will be at the end of the season when someone struggling to get a senior game wants out and we will have a hundred posts about why we didn’t look after the player and why they want out

Glad to be of service

No they are not. They are simply taking an approach that many experienced people in the drug treatment field support

But given what you say in point 2 isn’t targeted testing of players with issues the right thing to do?

They should have no issue as their testing is not impacted in anyway

No it’s completely different These are additional target tests for players with existing issues and they are absolutely within their rights to keeping it confidential. The allegations around lying about injuries are difficult to prove given most players would have some form of injury and really...

So what is the issue? Persistent target testing for illicit drugs until the player stops taking the drugs is a good outcome surely? I applaud the AFL for having the balls to resist the old school approach that has been an epic failure for years and years. This approach along with support is...

Because crime is a societal problem and will not be solved be only punitive measures and it’s the same with drugs and alcohol