MP who revealed explosive AFL drugs cover-up allegations blasts Albo’s government for blocking him from revealing evidence

Andrew Wilkie has criticized Anthony Albanese’s government after his attempt to file documents relating to the AFL drug test bomb claims was halted on Tuesday evening.

Tasmanian MP Wilkie blew the lid off a drugs scandal on Tuesday night after revealing testimony from a former Melbourne doctor alleging players were told to fake injuries to avoid drug tests.

However, his attempt to make public documents relating to the explosives claims was controversially rejected by the government – a move Wilkie has labeled a ‘huge misstep or cover-up’.

“We now know there is a secret game behind AFL games, and the government must take urgent action to stop this,” he told parliament on Wednesday.

“I have raised deeply troubling allegations of misconduct within the AFL, particularly in relation to the AFL’s systemic failure to effectively test and prevent the use of banned drugs, nor to impose sanctions on players and officials who have used prohibited drugs.’

Wilkie continued: “Incredibly, the AFL this morning chose not to deny the allegations and it is even reported that the Swans CEO has spoken to the AFL, who have admitted that the off-the-book drug testing regime does indeed exist.

‘I have obtained documents that indicate a shocking unwillingness by senior AFL executives to tackle drug abuse and, in particular, cocaine use, such as the highly detailed notes of a meeting between former AFL chief executive Gillon McLaughlin, chairman of the AFL Commission Richard Goyder and former Melbourne president Glen Bartlett.’

Zoe Daniel, MP for Goldstein, backed Wilkie’s call, saying the allegations cast doubt on the duty of care the AFL offers to its players.

“There are costs associated with not fully investigating these allegations and releasing these documents to the sport and to the players,” she said.

“I’m not standing here to pass judgment on recreational drug use. However, the point of this debate is what drugs can do to clubs and players, a culture of normalizing cocaine use and in some cases addiction.”

The Albanians refused to allow Wilkie to submit documents related to his charges

A huge drugs scandal has broken out following claims made by a former club doctor

According to News Corp, Wilkie’s attempt to submit the documents failed because the government rarely gives permission for this.

In addition, the government expects that members will use their parliamentary privilege for speeches, but that expectation does not apply to other related documents.

During Question Time on Wednesday, Wilkie put the issue to the Prime Minister.

“Why are you trying to keep them secret? Or can I walk down and hand them to you personally now?’ he asked.

‘I have a big job. It is not my job, as per the job description, to be in control of the Australian Football League,” Albanese said.

“Sport Integrity Australia is aware of the matter and they have begun their review, and I am confident the member for Clark will forward all documentation to the appropriate authority.”