"We're committed to bringing this investigation to an end with ASADA in August and prior to the finals series,'' McLachlan told reporters.
"It will come to an end and there'll be a process which ... you'll be involved in, you'll be there covering it eagerly along with a lot of other journalists.
"Just to close this down, there'll be a number of questions on Essendon.
"I can see everyone leaning forward in their seats. The reality is this - there is an end in sight; it's in August.
That's what I said. Twice. If they thought we were in trouble, they've left it too late to investigate us and finalise it before the finals, ergo they don't think Geelong have a problem.