The ex-hoty star offers a blunt version of the illegal drug rules proposed by AFL, which could see the players copy fines of $ 5,000: “He needs it”

St K Kyda Great Nick Riewoldt has supported AFL proposals to harden its rules of use of illicit drugs and affirm that the current league policy “clearly needs more rigor.”

It was revealed earlier this week that the League sought to adopt a firmer position on the use of illegal substances by its players by introducing a new set of proposals that could see the players copy fines.

As they reveal Caroline Wilson of the timeAFL wants to implement 'large -scale hair test programs and throughout the year'.

The AFL players would receive a fine of $ 5,000 for a first offensive, while AFLW players would receive a fine of £ 900 under the new proposals. The player's identity would be informed to a newly established panel.

A second attack would see AFL and AFLW players named in the public and receive a suspension, while the identity of a player will be publicly revealed.

'If it happens, great. I've been hitting that drum for about a decade, “Riewoldt told Sydney Morning Herald.

Footy Great Jack Riewoldt has supported AFL plans to adjust its illicit drug policy

'I think it clearly needs more rigor. It will be good for the players and the association of players take some responsibility there. '

According to the current rules, only the doctor of a club and an AFL doctor are informed of a positive test for an illegal substance.

“I support myself in a review because I think he needs it,” Riewoldt added.

'I think the self -report capacity. It creates lagoons that are easily exploited, which might not be a problem in itself, but I think it can become a gateway to greater problems on the track, “he continued, speaking in the expanded aggregate coverage of Seven.

'I think I could have helped many types. We have read some quite tragic stories lately.

The plans will also close a escape in the current system where players can avoid an attack for a first offensive if they self -infringe the infringement.

“Every time there are lagoons, and you create flexibility, in my opinion, that level of retention margin is not a good thing,” added the great St Kilda.

“I think, in the end, many players have had contempt for politics.”

It is understood that the fines of a player's first offensive will be used as part of a 'co-control' towards the subsidy of a medical program that a player must attend.

The AFLPA CEO, Paul Marsh, declared that he had concerns about some of the new AFL proposals

The chief of the AFL, Andrew Dillon, declared that education and well -being are “critical” for players when it comes to the issue of illicit use of drugs

But the new proposals have received criticism from the CEO from the Association of AFL players, Paul Marsh.

He told The Age: 'This is a good clothing as a co-control, and we will not accept that. If we are talking purely about a welfare model, why are AFL players fined with $ 5000 and AFLW $ 900 players?

He also talked about his concerns about the obligations of reports that bring the new proposals.

“Our industry is not always excellent for confidentialities,” said Marsh. 'And we are not prepared to follow that path. Our concern is that these problems could be used against players in their contract negotiations.

Despite that, the chief of the AFL, Andrew Dillon, talked about how the league is eager to “strengthen its policy.”

“The issue of illicit drugs is a challenge for each community, each sport, every workplace,” said the chief of the AFL, Andrew Dillon.

'We are not immune to this and remain committed to ensuring that our policy is as strong and effective as possible, one that educates to dissuade use, makes players accounts and, most importantly, provides the necessary well -being and support for those who They need help.

'The education and well -being of the players are critical pillars of our approach. We are working closely with AFLPA to refine and strengthen our policy to reflect the expectations of both the game and in the community in general. ''