It has been revealed that South East Melbourne Phoenix forward Akech Aliir — the younger brother of AFL veteran Aliir Aliir — had been handed a one-month NBL suspension after testing positive for cannabis.
Sports Integrity Australia confirmed the ban in a statement, revealing Aliir returned a positive result for Carboxy-THC during a controlled doping test on June 15, 2025.
THC is classified under Class S8 (Cannabinoids) on the World Anti-Doping Code – Prohibited List 2025. It is banned in-competition only and is considered a Specified Substance.
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