UPDATED CLUB STATEMENT: Employment Status of Brent Prismall (6:30pm, Wednesday 2 March, 2016)

The Western Bulldogs Football Club wishes to clarify the position following reports today relating to Brent Prismall.
 
Brent Prismall returned to his employment with the Club after the Club had clarified with the AFL that his duties and job description did not conflict with the Arbitral Award of the Court of Arbitration for Sport and the penalties contained in it.
 
The AFL confirmed in writing its consent to and authorisation of Brent’s return. The AFL also informed the Club at this time that it provided such consent and authorisation on the basis of advice received from ASADA.
 
If the Club is informed by the AFL that its position has changed, it will of course act in conformity with the AFL’s direction.