AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan hopes ASADA will not appeal against the anti-doping tribunal findings.

Earlier on Tuesday afternoon, the tribunal cleared 34 current and former Essendon players on charges relating to the club’s supplements scandal.

It is a landmark moment in the saga, now into its third year.

Under the anti-doping process, ASADA and also its international parent body WADA can appeal the verdicts.

Asked if he would like to see an ASADA appeal, McLachlan said: “that’s a decision for ASADA – my personal view is no.

“There’s a decision that’s been made after a long, protracted period.”