Booney wrote:In a word, no. Why? I don't think Watson should have handed his Brownlow back. I think the whole investigation was so shambolic, as was the "supplements program", that very little was proven beyond reasonable doubt. In fact the CAS finding was "to a reasonable satisfaction", hardly enough to hang, draw and quarter someone.
So no, I don't think Swan and Cousins should hand back their awards after admitting to illicit drug use during their careers.
This might create some debate, however.
Thats exactly the required burden of proof to hang draw and quarter him.
For cousins and swan - its a tough one. If they are caught and suspended then I think they should not be eligible for the brownlow. If they make admissions after their career is over, thats a different thing - especially if the drugs were recreational and not on the wada banned list
