The Wire

Channel Seven paid $3,000 in exchange for the medical records of two AFL players who had tested positive for drugs. Shortly after the story went to air, a court injunction prevented any more media outlets publishing or broadcasting information about the club or the players in question. However, the damage was already done and the AFL Players Association responded quickly, with all players refusing to comment to Channel Seven media. Adelaide Crows player, Martin Mattner, defends the Player’s Association response, while RMIT Journalism Lecturer Brian Abbott says the public has a right to know about the issue of drugs in sport.