Overview
- A June briefing on illicit drugs led by CEO Craig Vozzo with coach Brad Scott and football boss Dan McPherson was presented as a welfare and education session.
- Several players complained to the AFL Players Association about confidentiality and tone, saying the issue should have gone to the leadership group first.
- The AFLPA contacted Vozzo to discuss the drug code and appropriate player communications, and he accepted the guidance.
- Essendon rejected suggestions it revealed how many players tested positive, while club chiefs receive policy data from AFL legal boss Stephen Meade twice a year.
- Former player David Zaharakis criticized the club’s direction as results slumped, with Essendon finishing 15th this season.