Medical Director Dr Peter Harcourt has been called in by the AFL Players' Assn to discuss illicit drugs in the game. Picture: Andrew Tauber Source: Herald Sun
THE AFL Players Association has invited league medical director Dr Peter Harcourt to provide his insight on the illicit drugs issue at a meeting today.
The players will discuss the illicit drugs policy at their annual meeting of directors and delegates in Melbourne.
Players Association chief Matt Finnis said it would help clarify the players' contribution to the AFL's drugs symposium next month.
"One of the benefits of the policy is we can invite Dr Peter Harcourt along to share his insight and experiences in administering the policy," Finnis said.
"He can talk to the players about the experiences of the players he is dealing with who have tested positive, he can talk about changes in trends, any concerns he has, any recommendations in relation to its on-going use.
Dr Harcourt's invitation came as Finnis urged critics to stop focusing on the illicit drugs policy as the problem in the debate.
Collingwood premiership player and reformed drug addict Gavin Crosisca was the latest to buy into the debate this week, urging the AFL to revamp its drugs policy.
"It concerns the players that people are quick to focus on the policy as being part of the problem when, in fact, the policy is part of the solution," Finnis said.
"A policy is not the panacea. It's just part of a framework, which is also dependant upon the way in which clubs develop cultures and behavioural standards."
Finnis believed the policy had been successful, but the players were open to ways in which it could be improved.
"If you look at it in terms of a global picture, you would have to say the policy has been successful over its existence," Finnis said.
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