Essendon drug scandal (English oral task) Essay Example

wrong, they have opened up the possibility for a future where performance-enhancing drugs are regulated in a safe and governed manner. This could increase competitiveness in sports and bring in more fans and profits. James Hire, Session's "Favorite Son," has the power to do almost anything in the club but should either be removed from his position or step down due to his wrongdoings towards the club and players. Despite being a great player, he knowingly put his players at risk by exposing them to untested and possibly unsafe drugs.

Despite protests from medical expert Bruce Reid, James Hired, head coach of Second Lube, continued a dangerous program of injecting supplements without appropriate regulation and medical supervision, putting players at risk. Hired not only broke FL rules by supporting the program, but is responsible for endangering those involved. Despite allegations against him, Hired continues to coach and receive monetary compensation, including a lump sum of 1 million dollars during his 12-month suspension and a fully paid trip to France for a business course, while his club is fined 2 million dollars and loses benefits for the future. Hired's disregard for player safety and willingness to put personal gain over the good of the team show he is not the hero fans believed him to be.

Tania Hired, the wife of James Hird, has spoken out in an interview with the program '7:30'. She claims that James was a scapegoat for the FL and that he was pressured into accepting the punishment for a program he claimed not to know about. There have been other instances of the FL bullying or buying out people and

teams, including scandals at Melbourne and Hawthorn football clubs. Tania also alleges that Andrew Demotion, CEO of the FL, tipped off a club suspected of using performance enhancing drugs. While these claims suggest that James may have been a scapegoat, there is no factual evidence to support this. The senior executives involved remain unnamed and it appears that Tania's statements may be an attempt to change the headlines or relieve some pressure from her husband. Despite the damaging effects of the drug scandal, there may be a silver lining to come.

The regulated use of performance enhancing drugs could enhance the competitiveness of sports, resulting in greater fan engagement and advancements in medical science. The drug scandal at the Second football club suggests that James knew about and supported the unsafe program, despite objections from the head medical expert. James' protected status at the club has shielded him from repercussions, unlike others implicated in the scandal. While there are allegations of corruption and bullying in the FL, James Hired has not been made a scapegoat without concrete evidence.