Saint and sinner a fine line

Essendon recruit Brendon Goddard says his new Bombers teammates are anxious about the doping probe.

Two recruits, one agenda: Brendon Goddard (centre) faces the music yesterday with Pie Clinton Young as AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou launches the NAB Cup at AFL House. Picture: Tony Gough Source: Herald Sun

AMID the seriousness, Brendon Goddard had a chance to laugh yesterday.

The star recruit became the first Essendon player to front the media - albeit a NAB Cup promotion - since news of the performance-enhancing drug scandal at his club broke a week ago.

Goddard had made the move from St Kilda during the off-season in search of greener pastures.

But just what has the 27-year-old walked in to?

"I'd say I've got a bit of experience in dealing with these kinds of things," Goddard joked, referring to the colourful history he had to deal with at the Saints.

But then the seriousness returned.

How are his new teammates feeling given the allegations levelled at them?

"Understandably they've been a bit anxious," Goddard said.

"It's probably hard for me to get my head around it because obviously I wasn't there last year and not directly involved or affected."

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Has the reputation of the club and its players been tarnished?

"I don't think tarnished. It's all allegations at this point, so nothing's been proven," Goddard said.

And what do you say to fans questioning whether or not to keep the faith?

"At this point in time it's all allegations and at no point can you jump to conclusions," he said.

"So as players, as supporters, it's important just to stick by the club because the boys are doing everything they can to prepare for another season of footy and obviously that starts on Friday night."

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