Sydney Swans AFLW players Alexia Hamilton and Paige Sheppard have been banned for two games after being found guilty of illegal drug possession. The incident occurred outside a hotel in Sydney's eastern suburbs last December, where they were charged with possession of an illicit substance. This event adds to the growing concerns around drug use within the Australian Football League (AFL), with whistleblower testimony released in Parliament exposing an alleged plot of secret drug activity, cover-ups, and fraud within the league. Independent federal MP Andrew Wilkie and others have criticized the AFL for its handling of drug issues, including claims of secret drug tests and the AFL denying any cocaine problem despite the allegations.
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Sydney Swans CEO Tom Harley and coach John Longmire have denied any knowledge of claims by independent federal MP Andrew Wilkie that the AFL have been covering up illicit cocaine use among players. https://t.co/TIbhCON4Bv
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Alexia Hamilton and Paige Sheppard were found to be in possession of an illicit substance while outside a hotel in Sydney's eastern suburbs and charged last December. https://t.co/Jy26t5uwSg
#BREAKING: The Sydney Morning Herald has named Alexia Hamilton and Paige Sheppard as the two players allegedly involved. #9News https://t.co/ANsQm1BxE5
#BREAKING 🚨 Sydney Swans AFLW players Alexia Hamilton and Paige Sheppard banned for two games after being found guilty of illegal drug possession | #6NewsAU
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