"AFL's Controversial Drug Testing Policy Sparks Outrage and Unanswered Questions"

The Australian rules football governing body is under scrutiny for allowing players to undergo illicit drug screenings to avoid detection in game-related doping tests, with allegations of players faking injuries to skip games and tests. The AFL chief executive defended the practice, emphasizing player welfare and medical confidentiality, while stating that the testing results were not shared with anti-doping authorities. The league's illicit drugs policy, including a "three-strikes" approach, is under review with input from player unions.