NRL doper Sandor Earl came close to switching codes and playing for Essendon in the AFL NRL 360 co-host Paul Kent says Sandor Earl's football career could be over after the Canberra winger was charged with using and trafficking peptides. Canberra winger Sandor Earl discussed crossing to Essendon with Stephen Dank. Sports scientist Stephen Dank. SUSPENDED Canberra winger Sandor Earl came close to code-jumping to Essendon during Stephen Dank's time at the AFL club. Dank and Earl had serious talks about an unlikely move to Windy Hill last year. Earl was issued with an infraction notice by the NRL over the use and trafficking of peptides. Dank and Essendon officials were exploring raiding NRL ranks for players with the right physical profile for Australian football. Earl had a secret trial for the Bombers when they travelled to Sydney to play the Giants last May. Up to 20 rugby league players were considered before the plan was shelved. Earl was the first person to be suspended and issued with an infraction notice as part of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authorty's investigation into the use of performance-enhancing drugs in Australian sport. Earl faces lifetime ban NRL chief executive Dave Smith announced Earl had made admissions about the use and trafficking of peptide CJC-1295 and other prohibited substances when interviewed by ASADA recently. Earl will continue to assist the ASADA investigation. He faces a two-year ban for using the banned substances, but a possible life ban if he's found guilty of trafficking. Earl case tip of the iceberg Smith said the development was a clear reminder of the significance of ASADA's ongoing investigations. CJC-1295 is an injectable synthetic peptide hormone that is similar in structure to human growth hormone, enabling the body to stimulate the release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland, and can increase lean muscle growth. The drug also appeared on the initial AFL charge sheet against Essendon. ASADA's investigations have centred on the Cronulla club and its 2011 controversial supplements program but they have also been interviewing players and officials from several other clubs in the wake of the Australian Crime Commission report released in February. We continue to work with ASADA ... to get to the bottom of all allegations. We will act on evidence when it is fully available," Smith said. Everyone should be in no doubt that ASADA is continuing its investigations and that we will continue to work closely with them. Bomber doctor takes fight to court I stress that we do not have evidence at this stage that would warrant any further action against any individual or club. Our resolve on these issues remain clear.