I'm gutted, it's another sad episode in a bleak period for the club.

I just don't get it. A professional sportsman or woman has a limited career of say 15 years if you're lucky. Is it so hard to knuckle down for that period and achieve all you can both financially and from a sporting perspective?

Once you've finished your career do what the hell you like. Why choose this path when you're in such a privileged position?

I heard a few years ago of some players doing it, but as the post above suggests, there are things you can do to prevent it being shown up in tests

Good work Gareth.

Massive fans favourite

Role model to many younger fans at the JJB.

Wigan star

England star

Possible future Wigan vice captain or captain.

All chucked away.

Plus our challenge cup hopes.

That's going to be a massive loss to you guys. It's a shame aswell given his form this year. Idiot.

This needs to be dealt with by Rugby League full stop. Me and some friends were only discussing this on Saturday and the many fools who are on this gear and have been moved on from their various clubs surrounded by rumours of coke use. Its been an open secret about many players in the past and until the game sorts itself out this will carry on.

Just the kick in the nuts Wigan RL needs at the minute, thanks Gaz.

Rubbish -- thats not where he went wrong.

He shouldnt have taken it in the first place.

I will ban my young un from reading some of the comments on here -- cant believe people suggesting his crime is to get caught.

I've just looked on Wikipedia (although not always totally accurate) at the prohibited substance Benzoylecgonine. It says that it is the primary metabolite of cocaine. However it is used as the main pharmaceutical ingredient of a prescription drug, Esterom which is a solution for the relief of muscle pain.

Maybe I'm clutching at straws here, but is it possible that he's slipped up and taken the substance accidentally via a pain relief tablet?

if his sample b comes back positive and he gets the 2 yr ban, i wouldnt entertain him back at the end of it at any price.

theres no place in sport for drugs......or in life for that matter.

if i had my way convicted drug dealers would be hung.

Forget Hock he's now gone if he's out for two years.

In the backrow we have Flanny Farrell and Mossop all dying for a spot. They are the future and lets hope they have a better attitude to professional sports.

They are all quality talents with lots of prospects.

Now we'll have more CAP space for more signings in key areas.

Props a 7 and maybe a FB.

then he was stupid not to consult the club doctor.......and yes you are clutching at straws.

Wake up and smell the cocaine.