In the interests of transparency, the Brisbane Lions would like to make the following statement:

“An individual associated with Essendon’s fitness program during the period currently under investigation had a brief and limited consulting role to the Brisbane Lions’ altitude training program at the start of 2009.

“The individual provided training advice to staff with regards to the Club’s altitude program and had limited contact with players.

“The individual had no involvement in providing the Club with either nutritional, supplement or medical advice.

“Club management informed the AFL of its brief and limited involvement with the individual as soon as it became aware of it earlier today.

“The Club will not be making any further comment on this matter.”