Sports scientist Stephen Dank has reiterated his stance that he will not adhere to any request to be interviewed by ASADA as part of the drugs in sport probe.
Dank has been linked to the investigation through his involvement with both the Cronulla NRL club and AFL's Essendon Bombers, but on Friday confirmed his belief that neither outfit have done anything wrong.
New powers handed down to the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority can compel people to attend interviews, with a potential fine in excess of $5000 for every day they fail to co-operate.
But Dank said he would not be meeting with ASADA, and through his lawyers was set to inform the anti-drugs agency of this fact.
Asked if he had been asked to attend an interview, Dank told the Ten Network:
"Not at this point in time and nor will I comply with such a request.
Asked why he would not submit to an interview, Dank said:
"Certain reasons - that will be between myself and my barristers and we'll certainly let ASADA know that."
Dank has intimated he intends to begin legal proceeding against ASADA.
And while he hasn't spoken to either the Sharks or Bombers, Dank was adamant neither club had anything to worry about.
Asked if either club had taken a banned substance, Dank said:
"Not at all. Not one banned substance."
