Carlisle hit with ban and sanctions over drug scandal

Jake Carlisle

Carlisle meet with his manager, St Kilda, the AFL and AFL Players Association, as well as his new captain Nick Riewoldt, who is currently holidaying in Texas, via phone on Friday.

The former Essendon swing-man came under the spotlight in October, when he posted a video of himself snorting a line of white powder on the video-sharing application Snapchat.

Along with the ban, Carlisle has agreed to forfeit part of his contract worth $50,000, as well as a number of other confidential variations.

Furthermore, Carlisle will take part in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program, and is set to start training two weeks earlier than the date that was originally set for him.

In the days following the release of the video, it was made known that Riewoldt was “furious” with the Saints’ newest recruit – a view shared by the club’s coach Alan Richardson.

“This has become a very costly mistake for Jake and he clearly commences his career at St Kilda on notice that such behaviour will not be tolerated,” Richardson told News Corp.

“It’s the worst possible way to start at a new club and he was given very honest and direct feedback about the standards expected of him.

“To his credit, Jake has taken responsibility for his behaviour and has taken ownership of these sanctions which are important steps in him integrating as a Saints player.

“He now needs to work hard and buy into the culture and standards we are building. He needs to commit to making our people proud on and off the field.”

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