Melbourne insists it is clean in statement responding to links to Stephen Dank

MELBOURNE says an internal review found no player took any banned substance "at any time". Read the Demons' full statement here.

IN RESPONSE to the claims on last night's edition of the 7.30 Report on ABC television, the Melbourne Football Club has isued the following statement:

IMMEDIATELY following the announcement of the investigation into Essendon Football Club, the Melbourne Football Club launched an internal review into its own supplements program

THE review found no evidence that the supplements program at the Club contravened any ASADA or WADA guidelines and no evidence that any player at the Melbourne Football Club had been administered a banned substance at any time.

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AS previously stated, Stephen Dank did apply for a position at the Melbourne Football Club in 2012 but was not successful. He was known to the Club via this process and to the Club Doctor, Dr Dan Bates.

THE 7.30 Report referred to injections. These injections were prescribed by Dr Bates and comprised vitamin B, C and Glutathione (an anti oxidant) injections to some players. These injections were administered by a registered nurse at a medical clinic recommended by Dank. The Club has received confirmation from the medical clinic that the injections administered were as prescribed.

THE program also made reference to a cream which is not prohibited under ASADA and WADA guidelines.

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THE 7.30 Report program made reference to Thymomodulin, Cerebrolysin, Naltrexone, Tribulus and Oxytocin. None of these substances were prescribed by Dr Bates for players at the Melbourne Football Club.

AS SOON as the investigation was launched into the Essendon Football Club, the Melbourne Football Club instructed all staff including Dr Bates to sever all ties with Stephen Dank which occurred.

THE club’s protocol and governance in relation to all treatment of players is that only the Club Doctor can prescribe and approve treatment to players. This system meant that at no time was Dank able to directly treat players.

DANK and Dr Bates communicated via email, phone and text, regarding supplements (prior to the investigation). Our processes require Dr Bates to consider the appropriateness of any treatment and make a determination as to its suitability at all times, to ensure that the welfare of our players is always maintained.

EVERY supplement included in the Club’s supplement regime is approved by the Club Doctor and is in accordance with all ASADA and WADA guidelines.

THE Club will continue to co-operate with the AFL and its ongoing investigation.