JUST TOUCHED DOWN IN COLLINGWOOD A FEW MINUTES AGO: Collingwood Football Club Owner Barry Carp Suspended Indefinitely After Positive Drug Test
In shocking news that has just broken, Barry Carp, the owner of the Collingwood Football Club, has been suspended indefinitely from all sporting activities after testing positive for a banned substance.
The news came just minutes after Carp’s private jet touched down at Collingwood Airfield, where he was expected to attend a high-level strategy meeting with club executives. Instead, he was met by AFL integrity officials and escorted away for questioning.
Sources close to the AFL have confirmed that Carp’s drug test revealed the presence of a prohibited stimulant, although the specific substance has not yet been disclosed publicly. The AFL has since issued a statement confirming Carp’s immediate suspension, citing their strict zero-tolerance policy on drug use across all levels of the game — including owners and executives.
“This is a serious breach of the AFL’s Code of Conduct,” said AFL spokesperson Rachel Munro. “We are committed to maintaining the integrity of the game, and this matter will be fully investigated. Mr. Carp has been suspended indefinitely pending the outcome of that investigation.”
Carp, a high-profile and often controversial figure in the Australian sporting world, has not yet commented publicly. Legal representatives for the Collingwood Football Club have issued a brief statement saying they are “cooperating fully with the AFL’s investigation” and will not comment further until more facts are known.
Reactions across the football world have been swift, with fans, commentators, and former players expressing shock and disappointment. “This is the last thing the club needed heading into the offseason,” said former Collingwood captain Nathan Buckley. “The focus should be on building for next year, not cleaning up another scandal.”
As of now, the Collingwood Football Club board is expected to meet later tonight to discuss interim leadership arrangements and assess the potential impact on club operations and sponsorships.
