The Australian Football League Anti-Doping Tribunal continued the hearing today relating to the cases of past and present Essendon Football Club players and a former employee of the Essendon Football Club who have been issued with Infraction Notices.

The tribunal today heard opening submissions by Mr Neil Clelland QC on behalf of two former Essendon players, followed by opening submissions by Mr David Grace QC on behalf of the remaining 32 current and former Essendon players.

Following the opening submissions of the players, the Tribunal heard submissions from the parties on the admissibility of certain evidence to be considered by the Tribunal.

The hearing will continue tomorrow.