Rugby ... Panel clears Munster's Sheahan of drug charges

LizardKing

Good news for Munster and for Frankie

(not too sure about the whole story but I think he
tested positive because of his Asthma inhaler or something in it)

Panel clears Munster's Sheahan of drug charges
Last updated: 02-09-03, 13:50

Frankie Sheahan has had his appeal against a two-year rugby ban upheld following a hearing with the European Rugby Commission in Dublin yesterday evening.

The verdict means the hooker can still make the Ireland squad to travel to the World Cup in Australia that is due to be announced on Sunday.

Coyler

As far as the reasons for the dismissal myself and Hairy Homer went though the ins and outs of the case in this Thread.

I'm glad that Frankie was cleared because I thought that the reasons for the initial ban were shaky. However I do think there has to be more research done on the effect of drugs in sport. There are too many vague laws like these that can cause problems to peoples careers and reputations.

Of course thats never going to happen.

bucks73

Frankie is a lucky boy.

While I am glad to see him available for Munster and Ireland again and the fact that the initial decision ignored medical evidence I think some people will always remain suspicious.

kmart6

Im glad hes cleared but he'll never get into the World Cup squad.

Wood and Byrne are going to be the two hookers going to Austrailia

Coyler

They usually take three so he will probably go afterall. Legally you have to have 2 in your starting 22 so a third is there for back up.

kmart6

Oh right fair enough then.

It would have to be some freak injuries or circumstances that Woody and Byrne would be injuried so Frankie could play

MarVeL

I could see him getting a game alright. While our schedule is not as tough as some (Italy for example who with a better schedule had a shout of making the quarters in that group) there is still plenty of argument for resting players in the less difficult games.

We have a squad of 30 and if we do well it will be by using as many of them as we can. There is no point in picking the same 15 for every game and ending up with players not at their best for the Australia and Argentina games.

Hairy Homer

Originally posted by Coyler
As far as the reasons for the dismissal myself and Hairy Homer went though the ins and outs of the case in this Thread.

I'm glad that Frankie was cleared because I thought that the reasons for the initial ban were shaky. However I do think there has to be more research done on the effect of drugs in sport. There are too many vague laws like these that can cause problems to peoples careers and reputations.

Of course thats never going to happen.

I'm glad he was cleared too. It seems he strayed into a very grey area regarding the use of Ventolin in sports and it would have been unfair to single him out for punishment.

I remain highly sceptical about the use of Ventolin per se. It's a killer drug. Careful how you use it.

Of course this won't stop me barracking Sheahan and all the rest of that hairy-arsed Munster lot when they come to Donnybrook on Friday. Aren't those smart-card Leinster season tickets cool?

Coyler

Agreed on both counts. G'wan the Azzuri

Sundy

Originally posted by Hairy Homer
Aren't those smart-card Leinster season tickets cool?

Ah shut up, i couldnt afford a season ticket! the joys of being a student!