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2010

Media releases of 2010
Date
Release title
Athlete/s
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20 December 2010
DOPING VIOLATION Gold Coast U20s player Kurt Foggo receives two-year ban for
methylhexaneamine
Kurt Foggo
17 December 2010
DOPING VIOLATION NSW Rugby League player Chris Salem receives two-year ban for
methylhexaneamine
Chris Salem
8 November 2010
DOPING VIOLATION Cyclist James Kelly receives two-year ban
James Kelly
4 November 2010
DOPING VIOLATION Bodybuilder banned for three months
Paul Rowe
23 October 2010
Spike in Australian positives leads to supplements warning
n/a
14 October 2010
DOPING VIOLATION
Sprinter Bola Lawal gets two-year sports ban
Bola Lawal
12 October 2010
DOPING VIOLATION
Cyclist Stephen Hines receives two-year ban
Stephen Hines
5 October 2010
DOPING VIOLATION
Weightlifter David Sarkisian gets two-year ban for testosterone
David Sarkisian
1 October 2010
PROHIBITED LIST: Important anti-doping rule changes for athletes announced
n/a
30 September 2010
DOPING VIOLATION: Australian first: Lifetime ban for Queensland Rugby League player
William Morunga
William Morunga
27 August 2010
Media Statement: Documentary: Such is Life - the Ben Cousins story
Ben Cousins
30 July 2010
DOPING VIOLATION: EPO importation by cyclist Jules Amos delivers a two-year sports
ban
Jules Amos
26 July 2010
DOPING VIOLATION: Karting driver Hayden Stephenson gets two-year sports ban for testosterone importation
Hayden Stephensen
6 July 2010
WAFL player tests positive for steroid
Dean Cadwallader
28 May 2010
Bodybuilding serious about anti-doping
n/a
20 May 2010
ATHLETE WHEREABOUTS VIOLATION:
Australian baseball player Bradley Harman receives 14-month ban
Bradley Harman
14 May 2010
MEDIA STATEMENT: ASADA clears Geelong player Mathew Stokes
Mathew Stokes
4 May 2010
DOPING VIOLATION: Queensland Rams baseball player Brett Montgomery's three-month ban for cannabis
Brett Montgomery
7 April 2010
DOPING VIOLATION: Cyclist Stephen Sabine gets two-year ban for doping violation
Stephen Sabine
25 March 2010
Surf boats crew's disqualification clarifies rule for all sports
Currumbin Barbarians surf boat crew
19 March 2010
DOPING VIOLATION: Rugby league player Lorenzo Ma’afu gets 15-month ban for presence of stimulants
Lorenzo Ma'afu
19 March 2010
DOPING VIOLATION: Bodybuilder Sam Kassem's two-year ban from sport
Sam Kassem
18 March 2010
NRL media release: additional testing agreement for hgh, epo and cera
n/a
11 March 2010
Kickboxer banned for human growth hormone possession
Andrew Keogh
5 March 2010
HALF YEARLY RESULTS: Doping cheats more likely to be caught under expanded anti-doping programs
n/a
23 February 2010
DOPING VIOLATION: Australian bodybuilder's sanction increased to two years following successful appeal
Kelli Johnson
16 February 2010
DOPING VIOLATION NSW Rugby League player Pee Wee Moke gets twelve-match ban
Pee Wee Moke
12 February 2010
Commonwealth Games Bowls shadow squad
gets anti-doping message
n/a
11 February 2010
Next generation of Athletics stars get
anti-doping message in Hobart
n/a
1 February 2010
Australian golfer receives 18-month ban from Court of Arbitration for Sport
Daniel Nisbet
20 January 2010
DOPING VIOLATION: NSW Rugby League player Damien Mostyn gets six-match ban for doping
Damien Mostyn
18 January 2010
DOPING VIOLATION: Weightlifter Gordon Laurie gets two year ban for doping
Gordon Laurie

2009

Media releases of 2009
Date
Release title
Athlete/s
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24 December 2009
DOPING VIOLATION: Powerlifters Scott Hill and Odell Manuel get three-month ban.
Scott Hill and Odell Manuel
1 December 2009
DOPING VIOLATION: 2009 national surf boat rower gets two-year ban and results disqualified
Peter Atkins
24 November 2009
Anti-Doping Education: Winter Paralympians get anti-doping message
n/a
24 November 2009
Doping violations: Two-year sanction for failing to provide a test sample.
Isaac Hall
6 November 2009
Doping violation: U20 New Zealand Warrior gets four-month ban for cannabis.
Rusty Bristow
6 November 2009
Doping violation: Gold Coast Titans U20 player Travis Drought gets two-year ban.
Travis Drought
13 October 2009
Doping violation: U23 Qld baseball player gets two-year ban for doping
Joshua Kurz
13 October 2009
Doping violation: U23 WA babeball player gets three-month ban for cannabis
Anthony Daniele
9 October 2009
Anti-doping education in a sport where medications are a must (World Master's Games)
n/a
1 October 2009
ASADA to inform athletes of the 2010 Prohibited List
n/a
21 September 2009
Doping violation: Diuretic leads to two-year sports ban for bodybuilder
Scott Matthews
21 September 2009
Doping violation: Basketballer gets three-month sports ban for cannabis
Larry Abney
21 September 2009
Doping violation: NSW Rugby League bans player after positive test for nandrolone
Darren Brown
9 September 2009
Doping violation: NSW Country rugby union player handed a two-year ban for steroid importation
Luke Troy
28 August 2009
Doping violation: Manly Under 20 player to serve two-year ban for clenbuterol
Shane Gray
25 August 2009
Doping violation: Two-year sanction: use and possession of Human Growth Hormone
Rhommel Pardilanan
25 August 2009
Doping violation: Three-month sports sanction for the presence of cannabis
Andrea Cooze
5 August 2009
ASADA strengthens doping protection for Australian sport
n/a
30 July 2009
Doping violation: Steroids concealed as herpes ointment: two-year sports ban
Mitchell Mansfield
28 July 2009
Doping violation: Formal reprimand for NSWRL player Ben Shea
Ben Shea
17 July 2009
Doping violation: IFBB impose six-month sanction on bodybuilder: testosterone
Kelli Johnson
13 July 2009
Doping violation: Sporting career on ice following doping violation
David Petrovski
25 June 2009
National Rugby League issues two-year sanction to first grade player
Reni Maitua
25 June 2009
Doping violation: QRL player Daniel Exintaris banned: clenbuterol
Daniel Exintaris
19 June 2009
Doping violation: One-year sanction for Byron Ford, NSW Rugby League
Byron Ford
4 June 2009
Doping violation: Five Australian bodybuilders caught doping
Jud Hart | Gerard Broeren | Cherie Wyer | Shane Cordona | Nathan Wallace
29 May 2009
Doping violation: Two-year sanction for triathlete: attempted use of steroids
Nathan Hollands
14 May 2009
Doping violation: Two-year sanction for baseballer Jared Kempf
Jared Kempf
12 May 2009
ASADA promotes Pure Performance at the Arafura Games
n/a
14 April 2009
ASADA teaches future Olympic swim stars about anti-doping
n/a
9 April 2009
Doping violation: Two-year sanction for Chris Nahi, Queensland Rugby League player
Chris Nahi
3 April 2009
Doping violation: Two-year sanction for natural bodybuilder Jeffrey Abu-Ali
Jeffrey Abu-Ali
11 March 2009
Doping violation: 12-match sanction for NSWRL player Byron Ford
Byron Ford
20 February 2009
Doping violation: Two-year sanction for Queensland Rugby League player Anthony Kelly
Anthony Kelly
13 February 2009
Doping violation: Two-year sanction for cyclist Andrew Burne
Andrew Burne
28 January 2009
Weightlifter Jane Dike receives a two year ban for the use of anabolic steroids
Jane Dike
28 January 2009
Sprinter Andrew Muhlhan banned for two years following Federal Court decision
Andrew Muhlhan
22 January 2009
Bodybuilder sanctioned for possession and use of testosterone
Martin Kapitan
21 January 2009
Professional cyclist Nathan O'Neill's sanction increased on appeal
Nathan O'Neill

 

2008

Media releases of 2008
Date
Release title
Athlete/s
Download
17 October 2008
Two-year suspension for Australian cyclist:
anabolic steroids
Daniel Galea
9 October 2008
Basketball player receives two-year sanction for possession and use of anabolic steroids
Paul McMaster
7 October 2008
Equestrian Federation of Australia issues one-year sanction to dressage rider for use of a diuretic
Lisa Martin
24 September 2008
ASADA announces yearly results for 2007/08
n/a
19 September 2008
Australian cyclist receives two-year sanction for use of human growth hormone and an anabolic steroid
Mark Roland
16 September 2008
Two-year suspension for Australian cyclist for attempted use of hGH and EPO
Andrew Wyper
22 July 2008
Bodybuilder sanctioned for two years for second cannabis offence
Mr Storm De Smeth
9 July 2008
Warning issued to boxer for presence of prohibited substance
Anthony Kolizos
3 July 2008
CAMS issues one year sanction to race driver for use of diuretics
Lewis Bush
3 July 2008
CAMS issues warning and reprimand to race driver for use of Finasteride
Paul Kemal
2 July 2008
Athletics Australia issues warning to athlete for presence of prohibited substance
Kate Ackland
1 July 2008
Australian cyclist receives two year sanction for use of anabolic steroids
Hilton McMurdo
30 June 2008
Softballer receives a three month sanction for use of cannabis
Sean O'Loughlin
19 June 2008
Ninth Australian weightlifter banned for doping
Belinda Van Tienen
17 June 2008
Australian cyclist receives 15 month sanction
Nathan O'Neill
10 June 2008
Australian powerlifter banned for two years for doping offences
Badrun Saion
28 March 2008
QRL player banned for two years for use of a steroid
Dane Turner
4 March 2008
QRL player banned for 12 matches for use of cannabis
Troy Sharpe
28 February 2008
Weightlifter banned for two years for second cannabis offence
Chris Rae
19 February 2008
ASADA announces sanctions for five athletes
Simon Musgrove; Peter Costigan; Matt Habojan; Richard Kent; Lauren Maksimovic
14 January 2008
Anti-doping measures at the 'Tour Down Under' will be the toughest ever
n/a

 

2007

Media releases of 2007
Date
Release title
Athlete/s
Download
14 December 2007
ASADA sanction decision against Aleksan Karapetyn upheld by CAS
Aleksan Karapetyn
2 December 2007
Bodybuilder suspended for two years for use of diuretics
Heidi Strohschon
26 October 2007
Weightlifting coach’s life ban for second doping offence overturned by Court of Arbitration for Sport
Sevdalin Marinov (coach)
9 October 2007
NSW Rugby League player receives a 12 match suspended sanction for use of cannabis
Hans Schuster
25 September 2007
'Operation Raw Deal' strikes major blow to global trade in performance enhancing substances
n/a
31 August 2007
ASADA clears Ian Thorpe
Ian Thorpe
20 August 2007
ASADA statement on AFL Michael Braun
Michael Braun
9 July 2007
Australian weighlifter suspended for two years after failing to provide a sample
Deborah Groves
9 July 2007
Australian powerlifter banned for two years for doping offence
Damien Thompson
28 June 2007
Australian boxer suspended for two years after failing to provide a sample
Omar Al Shaick
19 June 2007
Weightlifting coach banned for life for second doping offence
Sevdalin Marinov (coach)
23 May 2007
ASADA completes examination into the alleged disclosure of confidential information
n/a
24 April 2007
Australian weightlifter sanctioned for two years following ASADA investigation
Aleksan Karapetyan
4 April 2007
Weightlifter banned for life for second doping offence
Sergo Chakhoyan
30 March 2007
New ASADA initiative set to freeze out drug cheats
n/a
26 March 2007
Results of laboratory analysis of suspicious materials
n/a
14 March 2007
Two year suspension for Australian weightlifter
Mitchil Mann
12 February 2007
ASADA's new investigatory powers account for 25% of doping violations
n/a
7 February 2007
AFP investigation finds no evidence against ASADA
n/a
11 January 2007
ASADA reaches out to the next generation of Olympians
n/a

 

2006

Media releases of 2006
Date
Release title
Athlete/s
Download
21 December 2006
ASADA update on Australian weightlifting investigation
n/a
15 December 2006
Queensland Rugby League player sanctioned for cannabis
Jabin Picker
8 December 2006
Outrigger sanctioned
Jarrod Camilleri
27 November 2006
Jounalists invited: Media symposium hosted by ASADA
n/a
23 November 2006
Australian powerlifting brothers receive two year sanction
Wayne Howlett; Shaun Howlett
23 November 2006
NSW Rugby League player sanctioned for cannabis
Daniel Ella
18 October 2006
NSW Rugby League player sanctioned for use of Stanozolol
Greg Brain
18 October 2006
NSW Rugby League player sanctioned for use of human Growth Hormone and Nandrolone
Matthew Eather
18 October 2006
NRL player sanctioned for use of cannabis
Craig Trindall
11 October 2006
Baseball players sanctioned for use of cannabis
Tyler Green; Michael Hodge; Ben Williams
11 September 2006
Cocaine is a stimulant and is banned in competition sport in Australia
n/a
31 August 2006
Queensland Rugby League player suspended for use of cannabis
Anthony Munns
25 July 2006
Queensland Rugby League player suspended for use of cannabis
Donald Malone
21 July 2006
ASADA wecomes Wendell Sailor sanction
Wendell Sailor
4 July 2006
Basketball players accept reprimands and fines for use of cannabis
Rashad Tucker; David Bailey
30 June 2006
Weightlifter accepts two year ban for stimulant use
Corran Hocking
21 june 2006
Australian waterpolo player suspended for two years after failing to provide a sample
Kelly Heuchan
23 May 2006
ASADA test results for third quarter 2005-06
n/a
23 May 2006
AFL and AFLPA discontinue legal action against ASADA
n/a
27 April 2006
ASADA Stamp Out Doping Hotline seeks public support to eliminate drug use in Australian sport
n/a
17 March 2006
ASADA to launch wide ranging anti-doping inquiry into Australian weightlifting
n/a
17 March 2006
Results of laboratory analysis of suspicious materials at the Australian Institute of Sport
n/a

ASDA

ASDA media releases
Date
Release title
Athlete/s
Download
13 March 2006
ASDA statement regarding the reports of AFL players testing positive to banned substances
n/a
20 February 2006
ASDA on target to test Australian team in lead up to Commonwealth Games
n/a
24 November 2005
"Anytime, anywhere" - No notice testing by far the most effective
n/a
2 September 2005
ASDA drug testing results for 2004-05
n/a
24 August 2005
New Anti-Doping Agreement for the Football Federation Australia
n/a
30 June 2005
New CEO to lead the fight against doping
n/a
23 June 2005
ASDA welcomes new anti-doping authority
n/a
10 June 2005
ASDA to test at all Wallabies test matches
n/a
2 June 2005
A big start to the year for ASDA
n/a
23 March 2005
New anti-doping agreements for Rugby League
n/a
2 March 2005
ASDA releases latest drug testing results
n/a
31 December 2004
ASDA RNE entries: 1 July - 31 December 2004
n/a
25 November 2004
ASDA announces latest sports drug testing results
n/a
18 November 2004
ASDA welcomes the Anderson cycling report
n/a
29 October 2004
Chief Executive John Mendoza to leave ASDA
n/a
12 August 2004
ASDA completes drug testing of all Aussie Olympians
n/a
28 July 2004
Australia's drug testing results for 2003-04
n/a
22 July 2004
Federal Court appeal
Caroline Pileggi
16 July 2004
Weightlifting AAT appeal
Caroline Pileggi
30 June 2004
Register of Notifiable Events entries: year ending 30 June 2004
n/a
27 May 2004
Growth Hormone test could be ready for Athens
n/a
12 March 2004
ASDA to comply with the World Anti-Doping Code
n/a
12 March 2004
ASDA to comply with World Anti-Doping Code
n/a
26 February 2004
ASDA to drug test all Australian Olympic athletes
n/a
28 November 2003
ASDA's THG re-screening reveals no positive tests
n/a
24 October 2003
ASDA now testing for THG
n/a
20 October 2003
ASDA monitoring US designer steroid case
n/a
8 September 2003
Adverse drug testing results increase
n/a