Supplements controversy 2013 Essendon Football Club season



on 5 february essendon football club asked australian sports anti-doping authority (asada) investigate concerns on clubs possible use of un-approved supplements during 2012 season.

an independent review conducted dr. ziggy switkowski regarding essendon football club governance processes released public on 6 may.

ceo ian robson hands in resignation on 23 may. replaced former tatts group ceo , essendon board member ray gunston interim ceo.

chairman david evans resigns citing health issues on 27 july. former toll holdings managing director , essendon board member paul little elected replace him new essendon chairman.

on 27 august, afl charged essendon football club breaking rule 1.6 - engaging in conduct unbecoming or prejudice interests or reputation of australian football league or bring game of football disrepute . there have been no player sanctions asada, investigation still ongoing.


the following charges handed down against club , personnel:



$2,000,000 fine
club forfeits place in finals , deemed have finished 9th
loss of first , second round draft selections in 2013 , 2014 draft
club receives end of first round selection in 2014 draft
james hird, head coach - 12-month suspension (backdated 25 august 2013)
danny corcoran, football manager - 6-month suspension (two months of suspended period of 2 years)
mark thompson, senior assistant - $30,000 fine
dr. bruce reid, club doctor - charges dropped




^ bowen, nick. dons in asada probe . afl.com.au. retrieved 14 february 2013. 
^ dr. ziggy switkowski report . essendonfc.com.au. retrieved 6 may 2013. 
^ walsh, phelan, gary, jennifer. essendon ceo robson quits . afl.com.au. retrieved 5 august 2013. 
^ gunston named interim ceo . essendonfc.com.au. retrieved 5 august 2013. 
^ david evans resigns . essendon.com.au. retrieved 5 august 2013. 
^ paul little elected chairman . essendonfc.com.au. retrieved 5 august 2013. 
^ twomey, callum. bombers kicked out of finals, fined $2m , stripped of draft picks . afl.com.au. retrieved 28 august 2013. 






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