Sydney Swans player Tom Papley allegedly returned a positive preliminary drug test after being pulled over by police on Monday.

Long-time player manager Peter Jess told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott now was the time for the league to make a statement.

Press PLAY to hear Jess detail the statement he wants to see from the AFL

“What needs to happen is a statement from both the AFL and the AFLPA that driving around in a car with illegal substances that affect your judgment is completely wrong. No ifs, buts or maybes,” he said.

Press PLAY to hear Tom Elliott’s thoughts on the alleged incident and the effectiveness of the AFL drug policy

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