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[Hawkeye]

Steve Dooler was tested as part of UK Anti Doping’s regular testing programme after Hunslet’s final match of the 2010 season. The sample was found to be positive for the banned substance Methylhexaneamine.

Steve had declared the taking of a sports supplement at the time of the testing and it appears that the banned substance was one of the ingredients of this supplement, even though it was not named in the list printed on the packet, nor on the website for the product.

Steve was represented at the Anti Doping Tribunal by the club’s solicitor, and the panel listened sympathetically to the case, but still reached a guilty verdict. The panel were obviously mindful of the steps that Steve had taken to minimise the risk of taking any banned substance and accepted that there was no intention on Steve’s part to enhance his performance, by handing out a ban of just four months.

Hunslet Hawks are also sympathetic to Steve’s case, and have backed the player by offering him a new contract, to take effect from 18th January 2011, when he is able to resume his rugby league career.

Steve commented, “I am looking forward to putting this episode behind me and getting on with my playing career. I would advise any player to be very careful before taking any supplements as I wouldn’t want them to have to go through what has happened to me. I am grateful to Hunslet for helping me to get through this ordeal”

Darren Williams, the Hawks’ Director of Rugby, added “We know that Steve never intended to break any rules and we are happy to support a player who has set a fine example as a professional player for well over a decade in the game”.

[Aiwa]

Hmmmm...

[Blackpool Hawk]

Great news to have Dools back on baord for next season, his experience will be invaluable in the pack!!

[Chelseahawks3]

Hmmmm...

do one ###### wit

[Robin Evans]

sensible response from the tribunal! Good lad Steve and not one to cheat! Honest throughout and took all reasonable steps to ensure he wasn't taking a banned substance!

Edited by Robin Evans, 17 December 2010 - 03:26 PM.

[Gary Coyle]

Just seems like an error of judgement or a simple mistake, good lad is Dooler.

[offyergo]

Just seems like an error of judgement or a simple mistake, good lad is Dooler.

its good to see that an error of judgement can be seen this way he as always impressed me on the field of play

[pooliehawk]

Glad it's been sorted, glad he is staying with us...

[Parksider]

Hmmmm...

Prick with a pricks comment as usual.