ESSENDON will learn the fate of its Federal Court challenge of ASADA’s investigation into the club’s 2012 supplements program on Friday.

Judge John Middleton will deliver his verdict at 1.30pm, broadcast live on television.

The decision comes four weeks after Essendon locked horns with ASADA in a three-day Federal Court case.

RECAP: FEDERAL COURT TRIAL

The Bombers argued ASADA ran an unlawful investigation, using the AFL’s powers to interview Essendon players and staff including coaches James Hird and Mark Thompson.

Hird is officially back at the helm after serving his 12-month ban from the AFL for bringing the game into disrepute.