It’s been awhile since the the saga. But from memory I reckon Thompson tried to stop the regime. Hird was in it up to his eyeballs. Not saying Thompson should have got off with nothing but don’t think he started the program.
Still playing out
But went like this
Afl heavy weights want approved use of goodies in relation to football, approach club president who has afl connections
Big market
Get caught , have to throw others under the bus
New wonder drug used and authorised by afl club and brownlow medalist
Enhances performance and great for weight loss
Company formed owned by?
Players represented by Gordon's son in wada case ( rekin something come out in the wash)
DOGS win flag with miraculous turn around of form around that time
Ex afl heavyweights forced to get in the box
Media goes all quiet