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Shaw led Magpies to premiership in 1990 Crosisca battled drug habit for 25 years Pair were talking about AFL's illicit drugs policy 

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Collingwood great Tony Shaw has bluntly told former teammate Gavin Crosisca on live radio that he would have sacked him if he was aware of his ongoing illicit drug problem during his decorated playing days.

The pair famously won a AFL premiership together in 1900 - but Shaw didn't hesitate to say he would have shown Crosisca the door.

They were discussing the code's policy on drugs in  light of reports up to 100 players have reportedly been granted secret immunity under the sport's three-strike policy.

Last week the AFL was rocked after Independent Tasmanian MP Andrew Wilkie told federal parliament about accusations raised by former Melbourne Demons club doctor Zeeshan Arain and football club president Glen Bartlett.

Wilkie alleged that footy stars who tested positive for drugs in secret tests would then fake injuries to avoid testing positive on game days.

Collingwood great Tony Shaw has bluntly told former teammate Gavin Crosisca he would have sacked him if he was aware of his ongoing illicit drug problem during his playing days

Collingwood great Tony Shaw has bluntly told former teammate Gavin Crosisca he would have sacked him if he was aware of his ongoing illicit drug problem during his playing days

Gavin Crosisca (right) battled a drug habit across 25 years in the AFL as player and coach

Gavin Crosisca (right) battled a drug habit across 25 years in the AFL as player and coach

A daily cannabis user from 16, Crosisca (pictured right playing against comedian Dave Hughes in a 2014 legends match) moved on to amphetamines and also struggled with alcohol and gambling vices

A daily cannabis user from 16, Crosisca (pictured right playing against comedian Dave Hughes in

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