Don't get me wrong, I completely agree here.
I just hate the perception that drug taking is fine...just as long as nobody finds out. Carlisle cops a ban despite taking drugs out of season, yet there are obviously dozens of others who escape criticism or punishment.
I'd rather the AFL take a strong stance and lead the way in showing the community that it is unacceptable. I don't care if it's the hardest drug policy in the world. Let's change the culture.
I agree- it shouldn't be 'we have a three strike policy unless the drug taking is seen by the public'. Stick with the three strikes, or get rid of it and punish the individuals accordingly. You can't choose to punish just based on outcry, their own drug policy is a joke and made up on the go.
Carlisle ****ed up, but he should've just gotten a strike under the current rules imo.