Essendon Football Club unreservedly apologises for its governance failings in 2012. The supplements program was ill-conceived and is the source of ongoing and immeasurable regret.

In consultation with the AFL and AFLPA, the Club has offered ongoing health monitoring for all players from the 2012 playing list.

The Club at all times acted in good faith and endeavoured to provide all relevant documents sought by Hal.

In relation to the additional documents recently provided to Hal, unfortunately these documents were not identified as part of earlier enquiries.

These documents were however part of information made available to the AFL and ASADA during their investigation of the Club.

Essendon does not believe that these documents significantly alter the tenor of the information previously provided.

Essendon has advised that it will take no further steps regarding the enforcement of the costs order and will continue to hold ongoing discussions with Hal and his family.

Essendon Football Club is a vastly different place today than it was in 2012 and has implemented significant governance, compliance and integrity reforms across all areas of its organisation.