Demons probe sponsor Ben Polis's racist rants

[Sir Why You Little 37,120]

Sponsorship has now been removed from the MFC website.

BANG. Good news finally.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

Club just announced that they are disgusted by the comments and have terminated the sponsorship immediately.

So relax everyone, they have dealt with the matter!

[Fork 'em 6,990]

I agree with this. Despite it being a highly philispshical and moral stance, I do believe that corporations will be attracted to us if we make a stand. I may be niaive, but its just what I believe.

Same here.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

Oh and we are playing a game this Saturday against West Coast for anyone who would like to know and is interested...

[drdrake 3,185]

Statement made, good on the club, hats off to the board and the club our integrity has been severely question all this week and we have responded like a good strong club

Edited April 5, 2012 by drdrake

[Cards13 9,117]

Drake must be stoked!

Edited April 5, 2012 by Cards13

[Mac7 309]

http://www.fishpond....0340838921?cf=3

Only a Mother Could Love Him

How I Lived with and Triumphed Over ADHD

By Ben Polis

An unique, engaging, funny and frank story of how a young ADHD sufferer lived with and triumphed over his condition. Ben Polis attended six different schools, served (he estimates) over 3,000 hours of detention, and drove his entire family into counselling. But against all the odds, with a combination of self-taught concentration techniques and sheer determination, he made it through the education system to university. This is his triumphant story. From his unique perspective, Ben describes what it's really like to feel those constant inexplicable impulses, to get all that medication, to desperately want to be 'normal.' Ben's inspiring, frank and often funny account will enlighten every parent who's ever despaired of their seemingly uncontrollable child; every teacher who's ever vented frustration at a student who just won't pay attention; every kid who has ever wondered 'Why does everyone hate me?' and indeed anyone who wants to understand the world of an ADHD child.

About the Author

Ben Polis self-published his book with great success in his native Australia, and now lectures internationally on ADHD. He is twenty-one.

Reviews

'Polis has caught attention with his simply written and self-deprecating descriptions of how out of control he felt as a child.' - New York Times

A self published [censored] about how wonderful he thinks he is.

The bloke is a drip.

[Guest Thomo]

Will the club wear the Energywatch logo on the jumpers this week? I assume they can not get new ones made in time,I wonder if they can cover it up?

Can I swap my new jumper purchased two weeks ago for one without the Energywatch logo??

Edited April 5, 2012 by Thomo

[deesrule 104]

Well done MFC

[Face Your Demons 175]

Melbourne victory as well

[Roost It 1,434]

I don't mind being called weak if we get a heartfelt apology and get to keep a major sponsor. That would be preferable to being called strong and lose a major sponsor and compromise our financial situation as well.

Crawl back into your hole dimwit

[Demon Stalwart 255]

Demetriou's Latest Statement

"AFL CHIEF executive Andrew Demetriou has described as "offensive" comments made by the co-owner of Melbourne major sponsor Energy Watch.

Ben Polis, the founder and chief executive of Energy Watch, a $2 million sponsor of the Demons, has attacked Aborigines, Asians, women, Muslims and Jews on his Facebook page.

"They're offensive, they're ridiculous and you only have to see them on the front page of the Herald Sun to understand how offensively outrageous they are," Demetriou told 774 ABC Melbourne.

"It has put the Melbourne Football Club in a terribly difficult situation. They obviously know our view, as would the general community, which wouldn't tolerate those sorts of comments."

"I'm not quite sure what he (Polis) is thinking."

Melbourne may have no choice but to cut ties with its major sponsor after the Facebook comments."

So is the AFL going to Compensate Melbourne as they where the ones who First started these Rumours through Demetrious Rising Star "Jason Mifsud" Demetriou's UNTOUCHABLE!!!!

That is what has bought all of this to the attention of the Media and the current situation Melbourne finds Itself in there is no doubt in my mind that the AFL is behind this as this latest claim is to try and tar Melbourne as racist with the same Brush as Polis and thats the way the Media is portraying it !!

Which leaves Demetriou able to sit back and tell you, that see we Told you the Melbourne FootballClub was Racist Jason was right!

Melbourne should demand the resignation of Misfud and by extension Demetriou !!

Both are a Blight on the game !

Seems even Jeff Kennet has strong views on Demetrious culpability in this whole saga he said as much on 3AW this morning

The latest on 3AWS site

http://www.3aw.com.au/blogs/breaking-news-blog/demons-race-row-deepens/20120405-1wdsv.html

once again saying "The racism row engulfing the Melbourne Football Club has deepened, with revelations a major sponsor has made racist and sexist slurs online."

Melbourne has now Terminated its Contract with Energy Watch

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/132354/default.aspx

[Pennant St Dee 13,301]

The obvious and only move that could be made by the club, I don't care that we may lose $2 million a season it will hurt but we maintain our integrity. Talk about a rough week we've all had them in life when you think what have we done do deserve this but we move on.

Hopefully now we can let the FD & Team concentrate on footy and Schwabby & the board can chase up other sponsors

[Born to Run 204]

Great work Demons. Lets be proud of what we are and not let $$'s drive us.

Have faith. The tide will turn. Strong leadership in this area is important and today we showed that.

I am particularly proud of my club today.

[Dr. Gonzo 24,273]

This sentence is unfortunate.

The 'middle ground' is not up to us, it is up to Polis - he is the one that has to get on the front foot to save his reputation and our relationship with him.

He doesn't seem to care from the quotes he gave to the Hun.

Unless Polis wants to save himself, we cannot save the relationship.

Whyw ould he care though? He gets to save "millions" of dollars (assuming he was ever going to front up the cash anyway) and has already gained publicity/notoriety out of the relationship (he seems to be the type of moron who thinks any publicity is good publicity going by his comments).

For those arguing "pragmatism" (Lordweaver et al) how can you seriously suggest keeping this guy on after the disgusting comments he made not just in general but about one of our very own players. How do you think Jurrah (in particular), Davey, Bennell, Jetta & Lawrence would feel if we fronted the players and said "we're keeping him on because we need the money". Won't happen.

[BarrassHarrass 25]

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/132354/default.aspx

OVER!

[Dr. Gonzo 24,273]

We must ditch them, no question. Interesting ( and surpirising supportive) comments by Eddie on MMM today. Clearly, there are some contractual commitments to be worked through before you can simply ditch an agreement. His supportive suggestions about media & AFL assisting with the search for a new sponsor, and what could be brought to the table in support, were, i believe, generous & constructive.

A week to put behind us ..

So one minute he threatens to steal our sponsors (what sponsors? Hahaha) and the next he is offering his charity? F&%^ off Eddie.

[Mac7 309]

Anyone who thinks this is a bad business decision has no idea what damage a fool like this will continue to do to the MFC brand. Every time he makes another disgusting statement it will be all over the media.

By the way, If any publicity is good publicity then the MFC should expect to get 200,000 members this year!

[binman 43,717]

One racist comment doesn't make the company a racist company. .

Have you read what he published on facebook? There is a litany of disgusting references, comments etc. He makes multiple obscene racist comments, misogynist rants and direct personal attacks. The guy is a lunatic

[Diablo Deemon 220]

So they have been dumped freedom seo and energy watch.

It is now up to every Melbourne supporter to pull their finger out and get behind the club.

This must galvanise us we must be united we must be strong and committed start donating.

Pick up the phone and donate some money I have chipped in 500 not much but we need to do something.

Edited April 5, 2012 by Diablo Deemon

[Face Your Demons 175]

Have you read what he published on facebook? There is a litany of disgusting references, comments etc. He makes multiple obscene racist comments, misogynist rants and direct personal attacks. The guy is a lunatic

And he kept naming his own company in the Twits. Strange Man.

[s-t-i-n-g-a 439]

Cam to speak at 1:30

[Sir Why You Little 37,120]

And he kept naming his own company in the Twits. Strange Man.

Very strange.

I am very glad that logo was worn for only one game.

[Satan 2,881]

EW in voluntary admin, if they go in to liquidation , mfc could have a problem . If liquidators find coy trading while insolvent, they may look for preferred payments to creditors to see if theycan get money repaid, if coy paid mfc money in last 6 months instead of another creditor thats called a preferred creditor( simple explanation , if an accountant wants to expand please do so)

[Sir Why You Little 37,120]

EW in voluntary admin, if they go in to liquidation , mfc could have a problem . If liquidators find coy trading while insolvent, they may look for preferred payments to creditors to see if theycan get money repaid, if coy paid mfc money in last 6 months instead of another creditor thats called a preferred creditor( simple explanation , if an accountant wants to expand please do so)

Just to make 2012 even more memorable!!!!!