Bombers CEO Ian Robson and Bombers coach James Hird today. Source: Getty Images
ESSENDON'S supplement program from last year is under the spotlight and has been for a long time.
There is a growing confidence at the club that its players were not injected with anything illegal.
And there is no suggestion here the following were taken by anyone at Essendon.
But there have been links, leaks and public accusations.
Here are the drugs being discussed at Essendon and an explanation of what they do.
AOD-9604 (Peptides)
The Herald Sun reported that an Essendon official told investigators the club had used the anti-obesity drug AOD-9604, under the belief it had clearance from WADA to do so.
But what is this drug? It's reported benefits are said to include increased muscle mass and increased energy.
It is seen as an extremely potent and effective fat burner.WADA say the drug, AOD-9604, falls under the category of substances that are prohibited because they have "no current approval by any governmental regulatory health authority for human therapeutic use".
Dr Catrin Goebel; Director of the Australian Sports Testing Laboratory testing for illegal drugs and peptide hormones in athletes samples at the Australian Government National Measurement Institute. Picture: James Croucher Source: Herald Sun
Peptide Thymosin beta 4
It was reported on Saturday that Stephen Dank, Essendon's former sports scientist, ordered a banned peptide in quantities sufficient to treat a team of AFL players, according to a former associate.
Records of Mr Dank's purchasing process reveal he sourced the peptide Thymosin beta 4 from Melbourne biochemist Shane Charter while working for Essendon.
Thymosin beta 4 is prohibited for athletes under anti-doping rules.
It is a peptide that assists muscle regeneration and is commonly used in racehorses.
Steve Dank on the 7.30 report. Picture: Channel 2 ( Abc) Source: Herald Sun
Hexarelin
Stephen Dank said he last year injected James Hird with Hexarelin - which WADA banned in 2004.
Hexarelin is a growth hormone and its effects are said to include an increase in strength, growth of new muscle fibers, increase in the size of already existing muscle fibers, neural protection, joint rejuvenation, protection and healing.
It is also said to give a tanning effect and there are claims it aids sleeping and libido.
It is not illegal for coaches to use it. It has been claimed Hird was twice injected with harmless and legal amino acids.
Hird reportedly took injections were taken because he was feeling sick.
Essendon coach James Hird. Picture: Jake Nowakowski Source: Herald Sun
Pig's brain extract
Dank said he injected players with extract from pig's brain used to treat Alzheimer's, the first milk from a mother cow and a bark extract.
That was enough for Essendon champion Tim Watson, the father of Jobe.
Watson Snr likened the bizarre supplements at the centre of the Bombers' drugs crisis to ingredients used by a "witch doctor".
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