Fremantle confirmed on Monday night that Johnson, 25, was being investigated by WA Police for a drug-related matter in Perth on Saturday night. No charges have been laid.
Worsfold, who said he supported the AFL’s three strikes drug policy, said the Johnson situation would have a ripple effect for all clubs, but the AFL environment was still a positive one for players.
“It’s not a great thing to have happening, but I still believe the AFL family environment is still a lot safer than if you’re not in it,” Worsfold said from Subiaco Oval on Tuesday.
“AFL footballers are a lot more well equipped to deal with what is going on in society than people who aren’t in the AFL environment.
“I think they get educated, they’ve got support networks; it’s a very good environment for them to be in.
“You’re not immune to it in the AFL environment, but it’s still a lot safer. I’d love my kids to be in the AFL environment because of the support networks they have available to them.”
