Bombers probe to pull no punches

Essendon chairman David Evans announces a full external review of the club's governance and processes.

Essendon chief executive, Ian Robson, left, chairman David Evans and coach James Hird face the media at Windy Hill over the ASADA investigation. Picture: Chris Scott Source: Supplied

Former Telstra chief executive Ziggy Switkowski. Picture: Craig Borrow Source: Herald Sun

ONE of the men charged with conducting an external probe of "irregular practices" at Essendon says he is sure the club has issues that need fixing.

Medical expert Dr Andrew Garnham, a specialist sports and exercise physician and senior university lecturer, also said the findings needed to be made public.

"I'm sure there will be internal issues to be dealt with, but by virtue of the fact there's a great deal of media attention there are issues that are in the public interest and it's appropriate that people have an understanding of what's happened and what can be done about it," Dr Garnham said.

The Essendon board approved the independent review of the club's governance amid accusations senior management was not fully aware of its supplements program last year.

Bomber fans 'deserve truth'

The review comes as the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority and AFL continue their own investigations, but club chairman David Evans said members deserved the truth.

Dr Garnham will work with former Telstra chief executive and RMIT Chancellor Dr Ziggy Switkowski.

Switkowski is in India until the weekend, but the pair have already made a preliminary start to their investigation.

"To a certain extent we're governed by the ASADA investigation and I think that's quite an intensive process so it will take some time," Dr Garnham said.

"It's a matter of working through all the material as it comes to light. We're not working to a time frame.

"There are issues there that the club needs to sort out to its own satisfaction, regardless of what ASADA does. The AFL are busy working things from their point of view so they'll have recommendations for all of the clubs as well as ensuring better processes are in place.

"The AIS (Australian Institute of Sport) are also developing a template for all sporting clubs because we're aware that governance in sport is an evolving area."

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