Embattled West Coast Eagles star Willie Rioli has broken his silence on the drug test scandal that saw him stood down by the AFL and provisionally suspended by ASADA.
It is alleged that the 24-year old tampered with his original sample with a sports drink, before testing positive to cannabis two weeks later.
There had been little-to-no response from the talented forward - but on Tuesday spoke to 9 News about his move up to Darwin to be with family during the trying time.
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"I'm just embarrassed a bit, I just want to let everything work itself out now," he said.
"I've got great support here and like I said, I've been proving doubters my whole life – so I'll definitely come back bigger and better.
"It's good to be back home, just good to enjoy being back here and I've got all the support I need.
"Everything will work its way through.
"I've got no time frame on anything – I just want to keep training and keep improving and that's all I can say."
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There is minimal indication thus far about if or when he may return to the AFL despite his club standing by him through the ordeal.
The Eagles finished the regular season in 5th position but bowed out in the second week of the finals in 2019.
