Swans Star Tom Papley Returns Preliminary Positive Roadside Drug Test; Second Sample Awaited, Faces Court Over Suspended Licence
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Key Takeaways
- ›Tom Papley returned a positive preliminary indication during a random roadside drug test conducted by NSW Police on Monday.
- ›Police issued Papley with a court attendance notice for driving with a suspended licence resulting from an unpaid parking fine.
- ›A second sample was taken for analysis, with results not expected for at least four weeks.
- ›Papley immediately reported the incident to the Sydney Swans, who subsequently informed the AFL.
Sydney Swans forward Tom Papley has returned a positive preliminary roadside drug test after being pulled over by NSW Police earlier this week.
The club confirmed on Wednesday that Papley was stopped by officers on Monday for a roadside licence check. During the stop, police found Papley was driving with a suspended licence, which was suspended due to an unpaid parking fine.
Roadside Drug Test and Court Notice
NSW Police issued the Swans goalsneak with a court attendance notice regarding the licence offence. During the roadside stop, Papley completed a random drug test that returned a positive preliminary indication.
A second sample was taken for analysis. The results from that second test are expected to take at least four weeks.
Club and League Formally Notified
The Sydney Swans confirmed that Papley immediately alerted club officials to the situation following the roadside stop. The Swans subsequently informed the AFL.
"Papley immediately advised the club regarding this matter, and the club subsequently informed the AFL," the Swans said in a released statement.
Off-Field Scrutiny Surrounds Sydney
The incident adds another chapter to a challenging period of off-field scrutiny for the Swans following a turbulent conclusion to their recent campaign.
In August, Sydney stood down five senior players — Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon and Riley Bice — from their round 24 clash and subsequent finals matches due to a serious breach of club standards following an incident at Melbourne's Pullman Hotel. Those club-imposed suspensions were separate from an ongoing police inquiry into an alleged sexual assault at the venue, in which no charges have been laid and no wrongdoing has been suggested on the part of the suspended players.
Papley and the Swans now await the formal results of the secondary drug analysis as the legal and league processes run their course.
FAQ
Why was Tom Papley stopped by police?
NSW Police pulled Papley over on Monday for a roadside licence check.
Why is Tom Papley required to attend court?
Papley was issued with a court attendance notice for driving with a suspended licence, which was suspended due to an unpaid parking fine.
When will the final drug test results be known?
A second sample was taken for analysis, with the results not expected for at least four weeks.