Picture: Richard Gosling. Source: HeraldSun.com.au.
Picture: Richard Gosling. Source: HeraldSun.com.au.

Gold Coast Suns have outlined their sanctions to Harley Bennell following photos published by the Herald Sun picturing Bennell with lines of illicit drugs.

The 22-year-old has been handed the following sanctions after discussions with the club, his manager, the AFL Players Association and the Suns' chief medical officer.

  • Adherence to an off-field program drawn up by the club and its chief medical officer
  • Adherence to the standards and expectations of the playing and coaching group
  • Round 16 - Available for NEAFL selection
  • Round 17 - Available for senior selection
  • $5,000 contribution towards the cost of the support required to complete off-field program
  • Suspended three match sanction should adherence to the program not be met