One of the AFL’s biggest clubs – the Melbourne Demons – has denied it has a drug culture after one of its players was accused of trafficking cocaine. Sport Integrity Australia began a probe into Joel Smith last year after he failed a drug test – and has now revealed the more serious allegations after finding text messages he sent to other players. Melbourne captain Max Gawn says while he’s confident there’s no broader drug problem at the club, “I’m not hiding, there are issues, and we have to make sure we get that right”. And while that news is gripping AFL states, the NRL is boasting it’s finally overtaken its footy rival as the #1 code in Australia. Rugby League Chief Peter V’landys reckons the League’s record revenue announcement of $700 million and total viewership of 171.8 million in 2023 gives it the edge over its southern-based cousin. Heh, we’re not here to umpire…