The Essendon Football Club players have today been briefed by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) about its process and also the rights and entitlements available to players through the investigation.

Club Chairman, David Evans, said this was an important step forward in helping to resolve the matters before the club.

“ASADA outlined the process for the investigation to continue, including interviews with players to determine if a prohibited substance had been administered," Evans said.

Evans said further that the Club was still subject to, and fully cooperating with the ASADA investigation.

"I know our members and the football community want answers, and I ask that the club be allowed time to cooperate with the ongoing investigation."

The Club will not be making any further comment.