Tony Whitlam QC has today chaired a meeting between NRL clubs Canberra, Cronulla, Manly, Newcastle, North Queensland and Penrith and the Australian Sports Anti-Doping authority (ASADA).
The clubs have been briefed individually and as a group in relation to the nature of ASADA’s ongoing investigation.
In outlining the way forward, it was made clear that the investigation process may take some time and it would not be possible to comment publicly during the investigation.
The clubs have agreed to fully support ASADA throughout this process.
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