Conspiracy Theory

[Redleg 40,077]

For all you conspiracy theorists who enjoy these, here is one to consider.

Could the AFL have masterminded the whole Scully scenario from the very time he was first chosen by Melbourne at the draft. Demetriou was clearly sick of defending tanking and it really hit the headlines as a result of some of our performances. He orchestrates GWS taking him away from us and we get compo picks that while ok are not the real worth of what was lost, a number 1 draft pick player two years into his development.

The headlines early on when Scully announces he is off are massive publicity for the new club and he hurts Melbourne for blatant tanking. He then praises an illegal act by the GWS in trying to hide the father's contract with GWS at a heavily inflated price and duration, even though the league investigator has called the deal a total sham.

It all has a ring of truth to it now, doesn't it?

[jnrmac 19,890]

Maybe Phil was the grassy knoll....

[Redleg 40,077]

Maybe Phil was the grassy knoll....

And Demetriou was the second shooter.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

I have thought this also. No doubt the AFL were mad at Melbourne for not having winning as their top priority.

Scully was gone when Trengove and Tapscott first re-signed and he didn't.

[Guest melbman]

That explains Demetriou claiming it was a master stroke, he was publicly patting him self on the back

[Range Rover 1,935]

For all you conspiracy theorists who enjoy these, here is one to consider.

Could the AFL have masterminded the whole Scully scenario from the very time he was first chosen by Melbourne at the draft. Demetriou was clearly sick of defending tanking and it really hit the headlines as a result of some of our performances. He orchestrates GWS taking him away from us and we get compo picks that while ok are not the real worth of what was lost, a number 1 draft pick player two years into his development.

The headlines early on when Scully announces he is off are massive publicity for the new club and he hurts Melbourne for blatant tanking. He then praises an illegal act by the GWS in trying to hide the father's contract with GWS at a heavily inflated price and duration, even though the league investigator has called the deal a total sham.

It all has a ring of truth to it now, doesn't it?

Not to want to blow my own trumpet but I suggested, much to the chagrin of the majority on here, this was likely the case halfway through the season.

Exactly who hatched the plot may never be known. My money is on Sheeds and Grubby who then sought the tacit approval of the Fat Man, which they got.

Someone early on - I think it was Old55 - suggested that one's view of the issue would necessarily be coloured by how one views life in general. ie. Whether you are generally cynical about human nature or whether you're more willing to take things at face value and give people the benefit of the doubt.

Unfortunately in this case our worst fears were realized. Conspiracies do occur.

[Guest Jackie]

Not to want to blow my own trumpet but I suggested, much to the chagrin of the majority on here, this was likely the case halfway through the season.

Exactly who hatched the plot may never be known. My money is on Sheeds and Grubby who then sought the tacit approval of the Fat Man, which they got.

Someone early on - I think it was Old55 - suggested that one's view of the issue would necessarily be coloured by how one views life in general. ie. Whether you are generally cynical about human nature or whether you're more willing to take things at face value and give people the benefit of the doubt.

Unfortunately in this case our worst fears were realized. Conspiracies do occur.

Irrespective of what people thought of Scully's intentions around the begining of the season most rational people will have realised that something was clearly wrong come the middle of the season. If they didn't then perhaps they need more life skills development.

[Chook 14,997]

I'm sorry, but this thread screams 'MOON LANDING WAS FAKED!!!' to me. Let's all just get on with our lives and leave Tom Scully to his comfortable, likely chaste - and certainly sober - life.

[Range Rover 1,935]

I'm sorry, but this thread screams 'MOON LANDING WAS FAKED!!!' to me. Let's all just get on with our lives and leave Tom Scully to his comfortable, likely chaste - and certainly sober - life.

[jabberwocky 2,301]

Tom Scully - Cyborg-like, unemotional professionalism

MFC - Struggling for direction and leadership

GWS - Huge pot of cash

AFL - Bloody minded expansion agenda

A combination of these factors

[Guest Jackie]

Tom Scully - Cyborg-like, unemotional professionalism

MFC - Struggling for direction and leadership

GWS - Huge pot of cash

AFL - Bloody minded expansion agenda

A combination of these factors

And KAOS-Kevin Appalingly Obnoxious Sheedy

[Disco Demons 92]

I think it's time to move on...

[Guest johnjones]

i think your right

[deeflog 679]

I'm sorry, but this thread screams 'MOON LANDING WAS FAKED!!!' to me. Let's all just get on with our lives and leave Tom Scully to his comfortable, likely chaste - and certainly sober - life.

i was not around for the man on the moon landing, and i believe it was faked, and also belive the Scully situation WAS set up by the AFL very early in Toms days at the MFC

[daisycutter 29,317]

i was not around for the man on the moon landing, and i believe it was faked, and also belive the Scully situation WAS set up by the AFL very early in Toms days at the MFC

you seriously believe the moon landing was faked?

[old55 22,778]

I think there's no doubt Andy feels no sympathy for us after having to say that tanking doesn't exist.

[Sir Why You Little 36,619]

Is this thread implying we were TOLD to pick $cully by the AFL to avoid tanking sanctions?

This thought did cross my mind at times over the last 2 years. That Richmond game was just so blatant. As good as it was i always expected a backlash.

[daisycutter 29,317]

Is this thread implying we were TOLD to pick $cully by the AFL to avoid tanking sanctions?

This thought did cross my mind at times over the last 2 years. That Richmond game was just so blatant. As good as it was i always expected a backlash.

Nowhere near as blatant as the Kreuzer Cup............and...we damned near won the McMahon Cup!

[Sir Why You Little 36,619]

Nowhere near as blatant as the Kreuzer Cup............and...we damned near won the McMahon Cup!

The positional moves against Richmond were far more blatant. They had to be to get the desired result!!

It has always suprised me that the AFL made no comment after that game. I shall never forget the radio broadcast on SEN. They were all laughing except KB.

[daisycutter 29,317]

The positional moves against Richmond were far more blatant. They had to be to get the desired result!!

It has always suprised me that the AFL made no comment after that game. I shall never forget the radio broadcast on SEN. They were all laughing except KB.

In the McMahon Cup the coach tanked but the players tried to win.......result close game lost by kick after siren

In the Kreuzer Cup the coach tanked and the players tanked..........result scum lost by a walkover

you tell me which was more blatant

[deeflog 679]

you seriously believe the moon landing was faked?

sure do

[Redleg 40,077]

Is this thread implying we were TOLD to pick $cully by the AFL to avoid tanking sanctions?

No it's not.

[Sir Why You Little 36,619]

No it's not.

haha! because i think we were.....

[diesel 420]

For all you conspiracy theorists who enjoy these, here is one to consider.

Could the AFL have masterminded the whole Scully scenario from the very time he was first chosen by Melbourne at the draft. Demetriou was clearly sick of defending tanking and it really hit the headlines as a result of some of our performances. He orchestrates GWS taking him away from us and we get compo picks that while ok are not the real worth of what was lost, a number 1 draft pick player two years into his development.

The headlines early on when Scully announces he is off are massive publicity for the new club and he hurts Melbourne for blatant tanking. He then praises an illegal act by the GWS in trying to hide the father's contract with GWS at a heavily inflated price and duration, even though the league investigator has called the deal a total sham.

It all has a ring of truth to it now, doesn't it?

If that were true and could be proved I would think the MFC could have grounds to sue the AFL. There is a fair difference between a club constructing their affairs to advantage themselves (within the rules) as opposed to the overseer of the competition constructing things to advantage one team to the detriment of another.........oh! Hang on, silly me! The AFL has been doing that for decades!!

[Sir Why You Little 36,619]

In the McMahon Cup the coach tanked but the players tried to win.......result close game lost by kick after siren

In the Kreuzer Cup the coach tanked and the players tanked..........result scum lost by a walkover

you tell me which was more blatant

i don't believe that players Tank. The risk of serious injury is too great. The MFC had to tank harder against Richmond because both sides were absolute rubbish. Against Carlscum they just left Trapper roam free to kick goals.