Results of drug tests for illicit substances
| Year | Total test numbers | Total detections | Players recording a second positive* | Detection (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 472 | 19 | 3 | 4.03 |
| 2006 | 486 | 9 | 0 | 1.85 |
| 2007 | 1152 | 14 | 3 | 1.20 |
| 2008 | 1220 | 12 | 2 | 0.98 |
| 2009 | 1568 | 14 | 2 | 0.89 |
| 2010 | 1654 | 6† | 1 | 0.36 |
| 2011 | 1489 | 6 | 0 | 0.40 |
*This column reflects those players who recorded their second detection in that year. In 2005, there were 19 detections involving 16 players. Detections ‘expire’ after 4 years.
†This figure includes a player whose detection was not a positive drug test.