THE AUSTRALIAN Sports Anti-Doping Authority won't contest James Hird's bid for an expedited appeal hearing and stands ready to deal with players.
Hird's appeal to the Full Federal court will begin with a hearing next Thursday.
An ASADA spokesperson confirmed to AFL.com.au on Friday afternoon that it would agree to expedited proceedings.
It remains unclear whether the appeal process will again slow down the 'show-cause' process.
The anti-doping watchdog has indicated it is seeking legal advice as to whether it can issue amended notices in light of an appeal.
But in a statement to AFL.com.au, the authority indicated it was readying to negotiate with the 34 past and present Essendon players caught up in the supplements scandal.
"Once ASADA has determined whether the Federal Court appeal will affect the issuance of show-cause notices, it is the intention of ASADA CEO Ben McDevitt to provide the players with amended notices," an ASADA spokesperson said.
"The amended notices will set a new date for the lodgement of submissions and include a comprehensive summary of the evidence in support of the case against the players.
"Should players and their lawyers want to engage with ASADA following a review of the amended notices, we are open to that prospect as we are with any athlete facing a possible doping violation.”
Justice Susan Kenny will hear the application at 10.15am on Thursday October 9.
Lawyers for Hird lodged a notice of appeal against Justice John Middleton's decision rejecting Essendon's and Hird's claim that the ASADA probe into the Bombers' 2012 supplements program was unlawful.
Hird is hopeful the matter can be heard quickly, pushing for a court date towards the end of October.
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The Essendon coach has said he won't stand in the way of ASADA re-issuing show-cause notices to 34 past and current Essendon players.
However, the anti-doping watchdog is yet to indicate if it will still wait until the appeal process is completed.
Essendon's board is set to meet in the coming days to decide its position on Hird's tenure as coach.
Despite reports on Thursday Hird had been removed from his role, he remains coach for now.
The Bombers are facing the prospect of a hefty pay-out if they cut ties with Hird.
The club settled out-of-court with former high performance boss Dean Robinson late on Thursday.
Essendon's board is set to meet in the coming days to decide its position on Hird's tenure as coach.
Despite reports on Thursday Hird had been removed from his role, he remains coach for now.
The Bombers are facing the prospect of a hefty pay-out if they cut ties with Hird.
The club settled out-of-court with former high performance boss Dean Robinson late on Thursday.
