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AFL overhauls illicit drugs policy as McGuire pushes for transparency

#AFL #DrugsPolicy #SportIntegrity #AusNews

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AFL overhauls illicit drugs policy as McGuire pushes for transparency

The AFL is overhauling its illicit drugs policy, removing the strikes system and moving to hair testing. Eddie McGuire pushes for transparency and accountability.

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