North Melbourne legend Wayne Carey believes it’s time for the AFL to part ways with WADA and ASADA, instead forming their own governing body for drug policies.

The media personality’s comments come in light of the speculation surrounding the penalty West Coast’s Willie Rioli will receive from ASADA for tampering with a urine sample.

“I think the AFL – and this is just my personal opinion – they have to have their own governing body that oversees their drug policy,” Carey said on Channel 7’s Talking Footy.

“The reason for that, is for things like this.

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“AFL footballers are not Olympians.

“ASADA and WADA – that’s what it was for, the Olympics – you miss a whole Olympics if you test positive to a performance enhancing.

“Willie hasn’t tested (positive) for any performance enhancing drug.”

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Camera Icon Wayne Carey commentates from the sidelines during the round one AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Western Bulldogs. Credit: Getty Images

The debate continued with the panel suggesting the AFL wouldn’t be able to break away from ASADA due to reliance on government funding for the league and its stadiums.

But the Duck stood firm with his belief, that a four-year penalty would be unjust for the 24-year-old.

Camera Icon Willie Rioli of the Eagles is seen after the Round 10 AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the West Coast Eagles. Credit: AAPIMAGE

“Yes he’s tampered with it, but that’s where if they had their own governing body they could look at this for what it is,” Carey continued.

“It’s a very serious breach and like I said I don’t think Willie clearly had any idea, but if he misses four years this is a travesty.

“I’m happy to make the assumption this is an innocent mistake for a guy that didn’t understand the rules or ramifications for what he was doing.”