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2 hours ago, MurDoc516 said:

Angus and Gaff are meeting to clear the air. I'd think Gaff is def considering joining Melbourne otherwise i wouldn't see the point in meeting Angus. I also think it's important to consider people around the situation have said it won't be an issue (e.g. Jonesy and Mark Brayshaw saying they forgive him)

I’m not reading too much into and I can see why he is meeting Gus even without moving to the Dees. Gaff has reached out to the Brayshaw family to apologise, Gus is part of the family and in the footy “community”, it makes sense to me. (If it is happening). 

I think Gaff would be looking to speak to everyone in the close family circle especially Mum.

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35 minutes ago, Nasher said:

Should he fly to Afghanistan and clear the air with Will too? He’s the biggest brother of all.

I get the need for Gaff to mend bridges with Andrew and why Hamish would want to facilitate it. I can see why Craig Gaff would reach out to Mark Brayshaw. I can’t see why anybody would involve Angus in any way. It has nothing whatsoever to do with him.

Maybe Gaff is just a nice person and wishes to apologise. 

 

 

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1 hour ago, Demonland said:

One of those so called jerks is a Dees fan. 

Yeah the funny one!

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2 hours ago, Demonland said:

I've seen it mentioned on here that Gus and Gaff are meeting. Is it correct? I read today that Hamish and Andrew are meeting him in Perth next week but wouldn't mind clarification of the Gus meet.

As someone mentioned, It was reported by Mark Robinson on AFL 360 last night.

However, as another poster also mentioned, it is their belief that Mark Robinson mentioned Angus when meaning to refer to Andrew. That was also my take watching the AFL 360 last night.

 

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I really feel this thread has lost its relevance, and by continuing we are failing to let the matter lie and be controlled by the people directly involved.

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10 minutes ago, dimmy said:

I really feel this thread has lost its relevance, and by continuing we are failing to let the matter lie and be controlled by the people directly involved.

Nah, it's still relevant. Posters just need to be respectful, which includes getting facts right.

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Just listening to David King on 360 and his very reasonable comments about the moral outrage ( my words not his ) that have accompanied this incident.

Yeah it was a shocker but don't the media love it.  [censored] me the vultures would love another big whack this weekend so that they could continue the sanctimonious [censored] they  have been wallowing in.

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2 hours ago, MurDoc516 said:

I'm suprised a bigger deal hasn't been made out of our interest? Do the journo's not know or is our interest even genuine?

I've heard it repeated that North are the front runners.

Sssshhhhhh

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29 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Just listening to David King on 360 and his very reasonable comments about the moral outrage ( my words not his ) that have accompanied this incident.

Yeah it was a shocker but don't the media love it.  [censored] me the vultures would love another big whack this weekend so that they could continue the sanctimonious [censored] they  have been wallowing in.

Words of wisdom as usual Uncle. Press hysterics also wind up the outraged social media trolls.... Stalkerbook, Twits, The Gram.... even within the hallowed threads of Demonland!

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46 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Just listening to David King on 360 and his very reasonable comments about the moral outrage ( my words not his ) that have accompanied this incident.

Yeah it was a shocker but don't the media love it.  [censored] me the vultures would love another big whack this weekend so that they could continue the sanctimonious [censored] they  have been wallowing in.

What did McLure have to say about it? Actually scratch that, he has nothing relevant to say about anything. ?

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I can’t hack those two thugs pontificating on the Gaff affair.

Gaff’s gaffe was a one-off shocker from a previously fair player, and he was lucky to only get 8 weeks.

Matthews repeatedly perpetrated cowardly ,behind the play atrocities ( Giles, Smith and McMullin for us, and every team can quote similar incidents  against their players)

Even worse is Judd, who on two occasions was found guilty of attacking the eyes of opponents.....the EYES!  Obviously delicate, sensitive, and important structures, crucial to a normal life.

Not satisfied with that, he “chicken-winged” an opponent with a known shoulder injury. He was also guilty of deliberately standing on his taggers abdomen, and twisting his stops into his guts. The guy is a vicious, heartless hypocrite, and should never comment on unfair play.

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51 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

Words of wisdom as usual Uncle. Press hysterics also wind up the outraged social media trolls.... Stalkerbook, Twits, The Gram.... even within the hallowed threads of Demonland!

Where is the cool, calm head and wisdom of Campbell Brown when you need it?! 

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28 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

Where is the cool, calm head and wisdom of Campbell Brown when you need it?! 

Don't know Cards. But have you ever seen BBO and Campbell Brown together in the same room at the same time? Hmmmm......

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6 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Confirmed. This was in the copy of the paper I found. 31_A11_D9_A-37_EF-42_E8-_B126-2_FD85_C9_

PMSL.

To think you even took the time to provide this amusement..

Thank you, Sir. 

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3 minutes ago, MSFebey said:

This is the problem. 

He didn't murder anyone.  He didn't mean to maim his face and knock his teeth out. He didn't mean to cause permanent damage.  It was all an accident.  He just meant to hit him,  too take his frustration out a bit and to incapacitate him long enough to run off. And he is a good bloke, and this is out of character. Never before in 20 years of sport. He has such a good track record. 

BUT

This action could have killed someone.  Maybe not on a football field, but on a footpath. Or in different circumstances. And in that case we would be crowing "coward punch" and "thug". 

 

If the action has that sort of potential for harm, it shouldn't be acceptable and should be called out. Worse is that it is on tv, in front of an audience as a role model for kids (whether we like that or not). The outcry is justified as is the punishment. 

Because society needs to see this view of behavior as unacceptable, whether the victim stands up and walks away or doesn't.

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1 minute ago, deanox said:

This is the problem. 

He didn't murder anyone.  He didn't mean to maim his face and knock his teeth out. He didn't mean to cause permanent damage.  It was all an accident.  He just meant to hit him,  too take his frustration out a bit and to incapacitate him long enough to run off. And he is a good bloke, and this is out of character. Never before in 20 years of sport. He has such a good track record. 

BUT

This action could have killed someone.  Maybe not on a football field, but on a footpath. Or in different circumstances. And in that case we would be crowing "coward punch" and "thug". 

 

If the action has that sort of potential for harm, it shouldn't be acceptable and should be called out. Worse is that it is on tv, in front of an audience as a role model for kids (whether we like that or not). The outcry is justified as is the punishment. 

Because society needs to see this view of behavior as unacceptable, whether the victim stands up and walks away or doesn't.

Good post mate.

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On 8/7/2018 at 12:52 PM, SaberFang said:

Is it a little strange he's flown to Melbourne for the hearing when they could've held it in Perth via video conference or with local Tribunal judges? Wonder if he's planning to visit some of the Brayshaw family to apologise in person.

And have a little chat to the MFC officials, the players, the FD in private, the recruiters, real estate agencies and other essential contacts related to the relocation for the 2019 season - a fresh start!

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North - throwing big money offers at Hall and Polec

St.Kilda - throwing big money offer at Hannebery

Can't help but thinking we are in the box seat here. Absolutely no fugazi from us, as has been the case with all of our big name signings in recent times. 

Round 4 next year...

Out: JKH, Smith

In: Gaff, Lever

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