Essendon Football Club Chairman Lindsay Tanner has made the following statement relating to the Swiss Federal Court decision.

“The Club received notification this evening that the players’ appeal has been dismissed by the Swiss Federal Court,” Tanner said.

“It is obviously disappointing for our players. The Club respected and supported the players decision to exercise the only legal right to appeal they had in this process. 

“We maintain our view that the decision and penalty handed down by the Court of Arbitration for Sport was manifestly unfair on our players.

“The Club will not be making any further comment at this point in time."