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Jarrod Mullen will not divulge drugs details to ASADA should his B-sample confirm steroids use

EVEN if his B-sample comes back positive, Jarrod Mullen is unlikely to roll over and divulge any details to ASADA.

Daily Telegraph. Newcastle Knights completing a fitness test as their pre-season training begins at the Forum fitness centre at the Newcastle University. Jarrod Mullen speaks to the media after testing.
Daily Telegraph. Newcastle Knights completing a fitness test as their pre-season training begins at the Forum fitness centre at the Newcastle University. Jarrod Mullen speaks to the media after testing.

JARROD Mullen is unlikely to roll over and divulge all to the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority, meaning it is unlikely he will have any potential ban reduced.

The Daily Telegraph can reveal Mullen is leaning towards not revealing all the details to ASADA if his B-sample confirms his positive test to anabolic steroids, as there is little incentive.

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The Newcastle playmaker could have a maximum four-year ban reduced to two years if he provides information, but it’s understood his camp sees no benefit in this.

Jarrod Mullen is unlikely to play for the Newcastle Knights again. Picture: Peter Lorimer.
Jarrod Mullen is unlikely to play for the Newcastle Knights again. Picture: Peter Lorimer.

At 29, a two-year ban would still put a significant dent in Mullen’s chances of returning to the NRL.

He also faces the serious prospect of being sacked by the Knights, which would also affect any potential comeback.

However, no formal decision will be made until the veteran five-eighth receives the results from his B-sample, which is being analysed by WADA officials.

Originally published as Jarrod Mullen will not divulge drugs details to ASADA should his B-sample confirm steroids use

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