Essendon legend James Hird can see change for the better on the horizon. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
ESSENDON could find itself in limbo for most or all of the season, as experts predict the ASADA investigation could drag on beyond six months.
The AFL has already flagged a lengthy investigation, and deputy chief executive Gillon McLachlan tips an investigation of several months.
But the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority's recent revelation that it has 150 AFL and NRL stars to interview has expanded the scope of the probe.
It could see the bizarre situation of Essendon being in a position to challenge for the premiership, only to be stopped in its tracks by an adverse July or September finding.
Essendon is more hopeful the ASADA probe could be wrapped up in three months.
The club continues to maintain it has done nothing wrong, and that players have not taken any performance-enhancing substances.
Former ASADA boss Richard Ings said this week ASADA investigations were routinely exhaustive and lengthy.
"I think it's going to be six months. The only thing (that could speed it up) is if some guys come clean quickly," he said.
What could slow the case is that axed Essendon official Stephen Dank is seemingly linked to most or all NRL clubs under investigation.
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