As you are now aware, the Essendon Football Club has received the ASADA interim report from the AFL.
The Club is currently reviewing the report and working through the next steps of the process to reach an outcome as a priority.
Our primary consideration in this process has always been the welfare of our players.This hasn't changed.
At this stage, I can’t tell you unequivocally what the outcome of this process will be, but the Club remains confident our players haven’t done anything wrong in relation to performance enhancing drugs.
Importantly, our message to the players and coaches this week has been to focus on the footy. The administration and management will continue to work as hard as we can to ensure natural justice is served and our rights are being protected at all times during this process.
Finally, thank you for your support and unwavering loyalty. The passion and support for the Club from our members is heartening and greatly appreciated by us all.
I hope to see you all at the game on Sunday – and don’t forget to bring your scarf!
Paul Little
