Saad returns positive B sample

St Kilda forward Ahmed Saad will sit out the remainder of the season after returning a positive B sample. Picture: Darren England Source: Darren England / HeraldSun

ST KILDA forward Ahmed Saad has begun a provisional suspension under the AFL's Anti-Doping Code after confirmation he has returned a positive B sample.

Saad will miss the remaining two matches of the home-and-away season after contacting the AFL on Tuesday to inform them of his positive test.

Late last month it was revealed that the 23-year-old had tested positive to an irregular substance after consuming an energy drink, but he was allowed to keep playing until the B sample was returned.

The Saints last night confirmed Saad had been in contact with the AFL yesterday and was now awaiting an infraction notice that will result in an AFL tribunal hearing.

He faces a two-year suspension from the game.

In a statement to the Herald Sun last night, St Kilda said that "Saad inadvertently took a substance alleged to be on the AFL Anti-Doping prohibited list.

"The commencement of the provisional suspension is not an admission of guilt or wrongdoing, and the matter will be determined before the AFL tribunal at a date to be fixed.

St Kilda said Saad will "continue to co-operate with the AFL and ASADA as necessary throughout this process.

"The club and AFL Players' Association will continue to provide appropriate support to the extent allowed under the Code.

"The club and the AFLPA both remain bound by confidentiality under the AFL Anti-Doping Code and as such are not permitted to make further comment at this time."

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