THE AFL Anti-Doping Tribunal has completed its hearing on Stephen Dank in Melbourne, despite the controversial sports scientist not showing to mount his case on Tuesday.

The former Essendon support person is facing a potential life ban from professional sport because of anti-doping violations, but he was not represented by a legal counsel as the hearing was held in Melbourne.

Dank found guilty of Anti-Doping code breach

The Tribunal, chaired by David Jones, reserved its decision on the sanction to be imposed, which will be released at a later date. 

Dank, who was a central figure in the Essendon supplements saga, can choose to contest the Tribunal's decision before the AFL Appeals Board.

Last month, Dank has 10 anti-doping infringements upheld by the AFL Tribunal, but he was cleared of 24 other alleged charges. 

ASADA was represented on Tuesday by Malcolm Holmes QC.

Dank has maintained his innocence throughout and in April pledged to challenge the charged laid by the AFL Tribunal.