Players must 'make a stand' on illicit drugs: Jack
Players must be at the forefront of combating illicit drugs, Swan says
AFL PLAYERS must "make a stand" and "be at the forefront" of playing a leading role in combating the problem of illicit drugs, Swans star Kieren Jack says.
However, he added: "We need the players to come on board with us. I think we're equally committed to reviewing the policy.”
Jack told Fox Footy on Wednesday night that both the players and the AFL needed to be leading the fight against the use of illicit drugs across broader society.
"We need to be at the forefront of it," Jack said.
"There is a huge social issue at the moment going on and we need to be aware of that.
"As players, we are role models to the generation coming through and to the general public, and we need to make a stand on it."
The crux of the debate in AFL circles centres upon the AFL’s three-strikes policy, with many suggesting it should be tightened to one or two strikes at the most.
Jack stopped short of fully supporting a one-strike policy, suggesting he was in favour of giving players the chance to rehabilitate.
"Certainly if people are doing it knowingly, you can go down that approach," Jack said.
"But I still believe there needs to be the ability to rehabilitate (players who have problems with illicit drugs)."
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