Divisions emerge in AFL circles in aftermath of Andrew Wilkie's drug allegations in federal parliament

Andrew Wilkie , who used parliamentary privilege to level allegations about the AFL 's drug policy"I was actually pretty open to Andrew Wilkie coming out and saying these things because it shone a light on it," the former Collingwood president said.Mr Wilkie alleged in parliament that numerous players were gaming the AFL 's illicit drug policy, which provides three strikes for players who test positive for drugs such as cocaine on non-game days.

The risk to the credibility of the game is now too great for the policy to continue as it is, according to McGuire. McGuire's views represent the "get tough" element in AFL circles which wants to see the drug policy tightened.But there's another powerful school of thought from the AFL clubs' doctors. They believe the priority should be maintaining patient-doctor confidentiality for players who may have a drug problem, not naming and shaming.

despite AFL CEO Andrew Dillon not refuting them at the time as he spoke of a "clinical intervention model"."We're not in the business of feigning injuries and we would never really coerce a player to do that," Dr Rigby told 7.30. What form the evolution will take isn't clear but there are hints the new rules will be an adjustment, not a wholesale overhaul.

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