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Penrith Panthers centre Brent Naden returns positive test for cocaine from NRL grand final night
Penrith Panthers player Brent Naden has been provisionally suspended after testing positive to cocaine after the NRL grand final in October.
Key points:
- Brent Naden is suspended from any WADA compliant sport while he waits for his B-sample to be analysed
- In November, he entered a voluntary rehabilitation program to get help for some personal issues
- The Panthers said they would continue to support Naden and his family
The Panthers have confirmed Naden returned a positive A-sample following a test conducted by Sport Integrity Australia.
Cocaine is prohibited in competition by the World Anti-Doping Agency and the NRL’s Anti-Doping Policy.
The 24-year-old centre is banned from participating in any WADA compliant sport while he waits for his…
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