The CAS decision completes a tragedy of Shakespearean proportions but at the same time delivers a hefty blow in world sport’s fight against dopingEssendon is an empire in ruins. The AFL’s most successful club was brought to its knees on Tuesday morning with the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision to overturn the AFL tribunal’s acquittal ruling regarding the employ of performance enhancing substances at the club. It is the bleakest of days for the Bombers. The ruling rips to shreds the club’s plans for a fresh start in 2016 under new coach John Worsfold. Just as ominously, it may expose Essendon to an avalanche of legal proceedings from current and former players over workplace practices that could threaten the viability of the club.
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Source: theguardian.com