Why Eddie McGuire is worried AFL players will be driven to drugs

Collingwood president and media identity Eddie McGuire is concerned that changes to AFL rules could tempt players into taking banned and performance-enhancing drugs. Existing regulation surrounding the AFL’s interchange rules limit clubs to 90 changes during matches – a reduction from 120 in 2014. And with a further reduction suggested, McGuire has expressed his concern, fearful that players would consider pushing the boundaries. Using the example of EPO – a banned substance that helps athletes with...

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6 years ago, The New Daily

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