Former AFL coach Mark "Bomber" Thompson will next face court later this month charged with drug trafficking, after illicit substances were allegedly found in a locked room of his Melbourne home.
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The 54-year-old - who played in three premierships with Essendon and coached Geelong to two flags, was granted bail in the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday after being charged with seven drug-related offences - including trafficking and possession.
The court was told quantities of methamphetamine, ecstasy, LSD and MDMA were found in plastic bags during a January raid on Thompson's Port Melbourne home.
It was alleged some of the drugs were found in a small room protected by a keypad and only Thompson had access to it.
Senior Constable Naomi Bourke told the court ice pipes, resealable bags, weight scales and hard drives were also found at the property.
A police summary alleged Thompson's DNA was found on a bag with MDMA in it and on other bags containing drugs.
Const Bourke opposed Thompson's bail application, saying he was a flight risk because he had access to a yacht and money.
But the AFL great was bailed on strict conditions, including a requirement he report to police three times a week.
He also agreed to pay a $20,000 surety and notify authorities if he needed to travel interstate for football commitments.
Thompson is due to return to court on May 25.
Australian Associated Press
