Joel Smith handed four-year drugs suspension by the AFL

Melbourne defender Joel Smith has been banned for four years and three months by the AFL for breaching anti-doping rules, including trafficking cocaine and offering it to teammates. The ban, agreed upon by WADA, SIA, and the AFL, prohibits Smith from playing any sport under the WADA code until early 2028. AFL boss Andrew Dillon emphasized the seriousness of the breach and the potential consequences for using illicit substances in professional football.

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