Read this article.
It explains everything in simple terms.
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... 2fr3n.html
The most important bit.
"Shouldn't Cronulla officials be fighting to clear their players' names rather than advising them to accept six-month bans?
That was the initial intention but once they learnt that ASADA had a whistleblower, who they believe to be former trainer Trent Elkin, the Sharks decided that it would be better for the players to negotiate six-month bans rather than the mandatory two-year suspension for doping violations. At least they will be back next year and only this season will be a write-off.
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