But the events of the past few days have brought the focus clearly onto Cronulla, leaving Sharks officials devastated. The ACC and ASADA had come under significant pressure since the release of an unclassified document to name names. That employee refused to comment on Wednesday night when contacted by Fairfax Media. The players believe that a former employee has blown the whistle on the use of supplements at the club. The investigation into Cronulla has focused on the 2011 season, and the involvement of controversial sports scientist Stephen Dank. It is believed the same lawyer had previously told players at the club that they had little to worry about, before dramatically changing tack this week following further talks with ASADA. It is understood the players were set a deadline to sign the papers. But the players, who attended the meeting with their agents, refused. The players were told that if they signed the documents, they would face no further sanctions beyond the six-month ban and would remain employed by the club, but that if they did not sign, they would open themselves to the possibility of longer suspensions. Up to 14 Cronulla players left a meeting at Sharkies Leagues Club on Tuesday night fearing their careers may be in tatters after being told that they should accept a six-month suspension – or risk further sanctions over the use of performance-enhancing drugs.Ī lawyer, hired by Cronulla to negotiate with ASADA in the wake of the drugs body's investigations into peptide use, had come to the meeting with documents already prepared for the players to sign, admitting to the use of performance-enhancing drugs.
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