Speaking on Sky Sports Radio on Tuesday morning, the Cronulla captain wants the NRL to get rid of the three strike policy and banish players from the game on their first positive test.

“It’s illegal in general society. We’ve got this softly-softly approach – just make it illegal all the time,” Gallen said.

“It’s a pretty simple fix. I think it will deter people a whole lot more from taking the risk of taking it over the weekend.

“You’re going to get tested on Monday and cop a two-year ban. I think that’s a pretty simple fix but for some reason, it’s not.”

Premiership-winning Cronulla fullback Ben Barba tested positive for cocaine after their grand final win over Melbourne and is now playing French Rugby.