News Jnr Rioli - He’s back.

[Asapartyhat]

'I'm so so sorry': Willie breaks silence on 'lil mistake'

Star Eagle has apologised to friends and family after his mistake

www.afl.com.au

Well not good!

Not a good situation for sure but nothing in that artichoke to stress over

 

[RookiePick]

On the bright side I don't think Willie would categorise being busted for PEDs as a "lil mistake".

I hope there is a good sample that can clear his name on that front at least.

 

[Neale4brownlow]

'I'm so so sorry': Willie breaks silence on 'lil mistake'

Star Eagle has apologised to friends and family after his mistake

www.afl.com.au

"Rioli has since fled the Eagles' touring party in Melbourne ahead of the club's semi-final against Geelong on Friday night and returned to family and friends in the Northern Territory."

Seriously... fled?

 

[larrikin]

I wouldn't read too much into the statement. I think everyone had accepted that something had happened - 'lil mistake' doesn't tell us anything.

 

[PaulSubetro]

So thats that then. Going to plead guilty to get a lighter sentence?

That's not my perception. From what has been reported it's almost impossible to deny he tried to cheat the test. I don't think he can deny this.

There's no indication what his mitigating circumstances are. If there is in fact a second sample and it comes back void of any PED trace then he's got a strong case. "sorry i tried to cheat the system but as you can see, I'm not a drug cheat."

 

[ChampRevesby]

Not a good situation for sure but nothing in that artichoke to stress over

Except the apology which implies guilt?

 

[ChampRevesby]

That's not my perception. From what has been reported it's almost impossible to deny he tried to cheat the test. I don't think he can deny this.

There's no indication what his mitigating circumstances are. If there is in fact a second sample and it comes back void of any PED trace then he's got a strong case. "sorry i tried to cheat the system but as you can see, I'm not a drug cheat."

Depends if the penalty for avoiding the test is the same as testing positive which im not sure but either way very serious.

 

[Neale4brownlow]

Depends if the penalty for avoiding the test is the same as testing positive which im not sure but either way very serious.

If Lachie Whitfield is anything to go by, the penalty is 6months or 7 games of footy for avoiding the test.

 

[ChampRevesby]

If Lachie Whitfield is anything to go by, the penalty is 6months or 7 games of footy for avoiding the test.

Lets hope thats the case for Willie but have to wait and see.

 

[hungrytiger]

No dissimilar to Hawthorn self reporting Marijuana use. And yes Willie punches buckets. It all started with a baccy bong.

 

[Wedgetailed Westerner]

Sounds like a real sample might have been taken too

Contrite Willie Rioli makes public apology

Claims drug test 'mistake' won't define him

wwos.nine.com.au

Notice in the caption of the channel nine video it says he tested positive for a banned substanse. Talk abou, how to get the wrong message across!

 

[Wedgetailed Westerner]

False, I’m not involved.

Welcome back my friend

 

[Obeanie1]

Very big penalty for panic and stupidity, murderers get less.

One paper has printed its a mandatory 4 year ban for tampering. Even if his other sample comes up clean? The guy may have panicked thinking it was an illicit drug test. Sure he did something stupid and sure he should cop 6 - 12 months suspension but 4 years for not understanding and having no reading?

I find that quite ridiculous as people who are testing positive to banned drugs get less.

We won't know until we know.

Also, why does it take so bloody long? Murray at the Pies tested positive and it took over a year to sort out.

 

[YEOw]

Is the AFL investigation starting now or will it wait till after the finals?

 

[HoneyBadger35]

Except the apology which implies guilt?

I don’t think there was any other way this was going to go tbf.

 

[Obeanie1]

I'm with you mate. I would hope to expect he will get six months at worst. Isn't deliberately avoiding a ban, the same as tampering (even as a joke)? So i'll be hoping for the same punishment that Lachie Whitfield got.

What did Whitfield do and get?

 

[pantskyle]

Is the AFL investigation starting now or will it wait till after the finals?

AFL aren't doing anything, they are awaiting ASADA.

 

[RanaNaved]

Evaded test iirc

 

[Wedgetailed Westerner]

That's not my perception. From what has been reported it's almost impossible to deny he tried to cheat the test. I don't think he can deny this.

There's no indication what his mitigating circumstances are. If there is in fact a second sample and it comes back void of any PED trace then he's got a strong case. "sorry i tried to cheat the system but as you can see, I'm not a drug cheat."

 

[HoneyBadger35]

No dissimilar to Hawthorn self reporting Marijuana use. And yes Willie punches buckets. It all started with a baccy bong. View attachment 745362

My man, everyone heard you the first seven times you mentioned it.

 

[squashface]

I wonder if Rioli smokes pot? I wish someone could please tell me 8 times.

 

[Quinz]

So a freak out over a drug strike? Boy oh boy that's very silly. Hopefully it won't cost him too long on the sidelines.

 

[Obeanie1]

3 to 6 months..

And for the last time...Willie is a pot smoker.

Some people are aware of this but don't post it as blatantly as you just have HT.

 

[squashface]

For the last time guys trust me

 

[ChampRevesby]

Didn't Whitfield just avoid the test whereas Willie altered the test? I guess the later is more serious.