Overview:

Anti-doping – cannabis – recreational use – NBL basketball player tests positive to cannabis after match – player agrees to stand down for last match of season and provisional suspension not imposed – violation admitted at hearing – NBL basketball season over until next year – retirement – player stated not intending to play in NBL season next year – however participating in basketball in other ways such as coaching – Tribunal decided 2 months’ suspension starting from date of decision will be effective sanction as prevents him participating in sport in any capacity over that time (playing, refereeing, coaching or administrating) – 2 month’s ineligibility imposed.