How the CAS verdict could cripple the Bombers for years

    Press/Media: Expert Comment

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    The article examines the ramifcations of the Court of Arbitration for Sport's (CAS) decsion to suspend 34 past and present Essendon players for doping. The article contends that the decision was based on ASADA and WADA changing the burden of proof in the case. It also speculates that the decison may result in legal action being brought against the club by the players. In the long term, this could financially cripple the club for the foreseeable future. 

    Period12 Jun 2015

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    Keywords

    • AFL
    • Doping
    • Essendon
    • WADA
    • ASADA