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Former AFL star Mark “Bomber” Thompson appears in court

FORMER AFL star Mark “Bomber” Thompson has appeared in court again with prosecutors saying they have been in “fruitful discussions” with his lawyers.

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FORMER AFL star Mark “Bomber” Thompson has made another brief appearance in court on serious drugs charges.

The 54-year-old appeared at the Melbourne Magistrates Court for a hearing that lasted just minutes before his matter was adjourned until October.

Prosecutor Sergeant Geoff Adams said there had been “fruitful discussions” between Thompson’s lawyers and police.

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Mark “Bomber” Thompson leaves the court. AAP Image/Julian Smith
Mark “Bomber” Thompson leaves the court. AAP Image/Julian Smith

But more time would be needed for a contest mention hearing than was available in court today, he said.

Thompson was charged on May 1 with seven offences including trafficking ecstasy and ice as well as possessing ecstasy, ice, LSD and Xanax.

The court has previously been told that when he was arrested police seized large amounts of drugs including ecstasy, ice, ephedrine and LSD from Thompson’s converted Port Melbourne warehouse.

The home was raided in January.

Drug paraphernalia including scales, hard-drives, ice pipes, deal bags and prescription drugs were also seized.

Thompson had his bail extended and must return to court on October 9.

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