Carlton fined $10,000 for AFL drug code breach, while three other clubs sanctioned

Four AFL clubs have been fined for breaching the AFL’s anti-doping code, with Carlton handed the heaviest penalty for failing to provide update information on player movements.

Carlton was handed a $10,000 fine for breaching the AFL anti-doping code.

Carlton has been slapped with a $10,000 fine for failing to update the AFL on players post-season whereabouts.

The AFL announced on Thursday four clubs had been sanctioned for breaching its anti-doping rules on providing ‘player whereabouts information’.

The Blues copped the heaviest penalty, while Melbourne ($5000), Western Bulldogs ($2500) and Richmond ($2500) were also penalised.

The league said clubs were required to provide constant updates on player off-season movements.

Under AFL rules, clubs can be sanctioned for failing to provide the up-to-date whereabouts of players listed for testing.

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