The AFL Players Association has warned it will take time for a decision on whether the AFL anti-doping tribunal findings are made public.
Each of the 34 acquitted Essendon players must separately decide whether he wants the lengthy document released.
Excerpts from the 130-plus page verdict have already found their way to the media.
It was revealed late on Tuesday that the tribunal jury found Essendon’s record keeping of the 2012 supplements program at the club was deplorable.
But under anti-doping rules, when a player is found not guilty it is up to him whether the full finding is made public.
The tribunal handed down the verdicts on 34 current and past Essendon players in a closed hearing.
AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan hopes the findings will be made public.
“While the players’ legal team will certainly discuss with players the public release of the decision, we will need some time to have these discussions,” the players association said in a statement.
“These players, who have endured over two years of uncertainty, have only just received the decision.
“Many of them are preparing for their season opener in just three days’ time, whether in the AFL or in other leagues.
“Our immediate focus is on giving them the time and space to do so.
“Once the players have made their decision, the AFL will be advised.”
Who’s in your ultimate team? Pick the best team and compete with other fans for daily prizes on Draftstars. For the best odds on the game try out Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. Think. Is this a bet you really want to place? Set a deposit limit.
Controversy has erupted following Essendon's thrilling three-point victory over Adelaide, with an umpire under fire for his decision to not award the Crows a…
It was a horror last quarter at the Adelaide Oval for Josh Rachele, who also missed a chance to win the game for the…
Now that was a quick change of mind!
Over the next few days, all discussion of Essendon's three-point win over Adelaide will likely centre on the decision, in the final seconds of…
