The AFL Anti-Doping Tribunal found Fremantle midfielder Ryan Crowley did not intend to take a prohibited substance last year.
The Tribunal announced on Thursday it had suspended the 31-year-old for 12 months after he tested positive in season 2014 to a specified substance under the AFL’s Anti-Doping Code.
Crowley overwhelmed by support
Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) chief executive Ben McDevitt said: "We note the AFL Anti-Doping Tribunal found Mr Crowley did not intend to violate the World Anti-Doping Code.
“This case illustrates the dangers of inadvertent doping.
“Athletes need to be careful about what they take, even if they don’t intend to cheat.”
Crowley said he mistakenly took a painkiller for a back injury.
“I never intended to do anything wrong,” he said.
“I am deeply remorseful for the mistake I made last year."
Crowley did not intend to take prohibited substance: AFL Tribunal
The AFL Anti-Doping Tribunal found Fremantle midfielder Ryan Crowley did not intend to take a prohibited substance last year
