East Perth player returns positive test

An East Perth player has returned a positive A-sample to a random drug test, according to a confirmation by the WA Football League.

To confirm the finding, the WAFL is now waiting for the result of a B-Sample test.

From Heraldsun.com.au:

It has been reported the Royals player - who has played league this season - returned a positive test which contained traces of cocaine and an anabolic steroid.

If the B-Sample comes back positive, then the player will front the WAFL Tribunal.

The player, who cannot be named, could face a two-year suspension from the game if convicted.

East Perth general manager Alex Wilson said the player had been stood down pending the result of the B-Sample.

"The situation will be clarified later this week in respect of the B-sample," Wilson told ABC Radio.