I'm not defending him but He hasn't been tested positive for Cocaine, he has tested positive for Benzoylecgonine which is found in cocaine. However upon doing a little research on the substance i came across this: "Small amounts may be traced back to certain OTC (over the counter) medications, after having been metabolised in the liver". "Benzoylecgonine is used as the main pharmaceutical ingredient in the prescription drug Esterom, a topical solution used for the relief of muscle pain". So depending on how much substance has been found in the test then this could pose as a legitimate excuse. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzoylecgonine

I'm not defending him but He hasn't been tested positive for Cocaine, he has tested positive for Benzoylecgonine which is found in cocaine. However upon doing a little research on the substance i came across this: "Small amounts may be traced back to certain OTC (over the counter) medications, after having been metabolised in the liver". "Benzoylecgonine is used as the main pharmaceutical ingredient in the prescription drug Esterom, a topical solution used for the relief of muscle pain". So depending on how much substance has been found in the test then this could pose as a legitimate excuse. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzoylecgonine

And you've just earnt yourself a lovely warning.

cue the standard "i've got an addiction/need help controlling it" attempt to deflect blame sorry official statement from gaz hock

The RFL do subscrine to WADA, don't they? If so, it is a mandatory two year ban.

If they werent already this makes your guys big favourites for the Semi Final.

ok Wolfette there are no stand players at Wigan

They could and should have done, linking it to cocaine is easier because it's most commonly found in the said substance, I understand that all parties involved have to explore all avenues regarding the subject but what happened to innocent until proven guilty, he may have a very good excuse for it, like the one mentioned.

Everybody is already labeling him a bag head and such like before he's given his side of the story, this thread title is way off for a start.

Why?

The fact that reputable news programmes are stating he has been found guilty of Cocaine, and the fact that the Wigan website highlighted the fact that this is a metabolite of cocaine, should tell you enough about this one.

The most disappointing thing about this kind of thing is that if you go to the Wigan Warriors website they are trying to sell kids training camps for the summer. If you were a parent, wouldn't you seriously consider whether these are the kind of players that you want involved with your kids?

I also made this point about the likes of Reardon btw, so this isn't an anti-Wigan post. It is an anti-d!ckhead post.

news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 050357.stm any coincidence he was left out of this?

news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 050357.stm any coincidence he was left out of this?

He tested positive for Benzoylecgonine which is a drug found in cocaine and other medications, doesn't mean he been taking cocaine, as it's already been mentioned in this thread to stick to facts then that is what I'm doing.

IF true, then what an idiot. Even dumber than he looks, and that's saying somethin'!

Quote: Latchford Wolvesfan "They could and should have done, linking it to cocaine is easier because it's most commonly found in the said substance, I understand that all parties involved have to explore all avenues regarding the subject but what happened to innocent until proven guilty, he may have a very good excuse for it, like the one mentioned. Everybody is already labeling him a bag head and such like before he's given his side of the story, this thread title is way off for a start.'" Perhaps you should let these lot know too: news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 114871.stm www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 62,00.html www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... Wigan.html

Quote: Latchford Wolvesfan "They could and should have done, linking it to cocaine is easier because it's most commonly found in the said substance, I understand that all parties involved have to explore all avenues regarding the subject but what happened to innocent until proven guilty, he may have a very good excuse for it, like the one mentioned. Everybody is already labeling him a bag head and such like before he's given his side of the story, this thread title is way off for a start.'" Perhaps you should let these lot know too: news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 114871.stm www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 62,00.html www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... Wigan.html

He did play against France though didn't he. Surely if there was any sniff of this then he wouldn't have playd in that game.