News Jnr Rioli - He’s back.

KO_KO

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So he’s ****ed then oh well yes it’s only pot but ffs it’s either footy or the gear the players need to choose one


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Rioli's career is cooked. a likely 4 year ban means his career is effectively over.
Sam Murray (Collingwood) got 18 months for a positive game day test for cocaine so that would be an appropriate precedent for this result

How this impacts the Gatorade substitution is of more significance as it dilutes any claim of leniency on the basis of not being able to produce a sample
 

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Sam Murray (Collingwood) got 18 months for a positive game day test for cocaine so that would be an appropriate precedent for this result

How this impacts the Gatorade substitution is if more significance as it dilutes any claim of leniency on the basis of not being able to produce a sample

I feel completely different on coke than on pot so your precedent is wrong


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Sam Murray (Collingwood) got 18 months for a positive game day test for cocaine so that would be an appropriate precedent for this result

How this impacts the Gatorade substitution is of more significance as it dilutes any claim of leniency on the basis of not being able to produce a sample

I suspect they'll be two separate charges
 
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If he is a regular user of pot as suggested his contract needs to be torn up.
Do what you want when your career is over, but when the terms of your employment prohibit use of illicit substances and you can't stop yourself, you don't deserve an AFL career and the rewards it brings.
 

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Sam Murray (Collingwood) got 18 months for a positive game day test for cocaine so that would be an appropriate precedent for this result

How this impacts the Gatorade substitution is of more significance as it dilutes any claim of leniency on the basis of not being able to produce a sample
Cocaine is a stimulant unlike pot though. And I'd like to know how they can tell if was playing under the influence of it seeing as it stays in your system for 6 weeks.
 

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Really disappointing. I hope he's okay. His partner and son were away for a couple of weeks while this all unfolded so fingers crossed everything is alright at home.

I never expected this from him. He seemed such a balanced and well thought individual. This series of brain farts is astounding.

He is young and we've all made mistakes. I'm sure we're providing a great support network to him.
 
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