Heard they were taking whey protein and creatine, but seriously they were only apparently taking ghrp6
Drugs probe at Essendon over player supplements
The investigation is understood to centre on the possibility that Essendon players were injected with peptides or ''related substances'' and that they were asked to sign consent forms handed to them by some conditioning staff.
There are various types of peptides, including those that promote muscle growth and so have similar properties to human growth hormone. There are also peptides that are inert and are legal for athletes to take.
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Essendon has admitted its players took supplements but the club leadership said it had only learnt in recent days that there were issues with some of these products. The club would not say how many of its players had taken the supplements.
While the AFL is working with ASADA on the investigation, any potential punishment - severe if proven - could be out of the AFL's hands as it would be required to fall in line with ASADA policy.
The AFL will rely heavily on ASADA's expertise in the matter and sources said the AFL would be in accord with the drug agency in terms of punishment. Players potentially could face bans of more than two years if found guilty of using performance-enhancing drugs.
Former Essendon player Kyle Reimers told Channel Nine that the club knew it was pushing the boundaries with its program.
''From what they were saying it was right on the borderline, what they were going to give us,'' he said.
''Everyone signed it, it was a personal choice as to whether they took it … it does seem very odd, the type of stuff we were taking. They admitted to us it was right on the edge of the levels you could be taking.''