Integrity, Vlad?

[monoccular 17,417]

Vlad continually refers to the integrity of the game and the competition, but really, where is it?

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/more-news/calls-for-drastic-draw-reforms-as-bookmakers-ban-bets-on-greater-western-sydney/story-e6frf9jf-1226323306206

I was thinking about this on Sunday as I watched the scores come in (couldn't bring myself to watch the games) from the Vlad franchise teams' games.

Now it won't effect us this year but in terms of teams playing for top 8 or top 4 the number of times you play these teams will make a huge difference in terms of points and percentage.....there will be no "integrity" unless or until the FIXture becomes a draw, or each club plays each other twice.

Poor planning on the part of AFL.

[Range Rover 1,935]

While we're on the topic of Andrew Demetriou's integrity ...

http://www.heraldsun...d-1226323251287

"Last week the AFL said Davey, in a conversation with Mifsud, was remorseful, apologetic and hurting. Davey vehemently denied any such feelings."

Now, we are told the exact opposite ... that it was Mifsud who "misinterpreted" what Davey said. This, despite going on record last week as saying what Davey said was "clear and unmistakable".

I still think Neeld should sue. So should Davey.

* Edit ... Caro weighs in on the AFL's "whitewashing" of the truth in this matter ... http://www.theage.co...d=1334064974811

Edited April 10, 2012 by Range Rover

[Dr. Gonzo 24,199]

So Caro still sticking with the story that Davey either outright lied or embellished the story and all Mifsud did wrong was leaking this? Something really stinks here.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

So Caro still sticking with the story that Davey either outright lied or embellished the story and all Mifsud did wrong was leaking this? Something really stinks here.

Its either Davey embellished the story or Mifsud made it up on top of being astonishingly indiscrete in the release a confidential conversation with an indigenous player.

Its apparently "settled" but these outstanding issues will be worked out behind the scenes.

[diesel 420]

So Caro still sticking with the story that Davey either outright lied or embellished the story and all Mifsud did wrong was leaking this? Something really stinks here.

If that is what happened both of those blokes should pack it in now. They would be two extraordinary breaches of trust.

[daisycutter 29,605]

Seems Caro is no longer sitting on the fence (re whos telling the truth) as she said she was on 3AW

Seems you were right after all Rhino re what Caro really believes

Davey really is in an uncomfortable place (truth or untruth) and for a number of other reasons

His best bet is to get out on the field and play like he used to play

[beelzebub 23,313]

Im just intrigued by the notion that there is any way possible the words Vlad ( AD) and Integrity could ever be in the same line !!

Ought to be in the Webster Dictionary as prime example of an oxymoron.

[Guest Jackie]

Having to use the "i" word too often to defend a position almost always means there isn't any. It's one of those natural truths like when slugs and snails appear after it rains.

Edited April 10, 2012 by Jackie

[daisycutter 29,605]

Having to use the "i" word too often to defend a position almost always means there isn't any. It's one of those natural truths like when slugs and snails appear after it rains.

or maggots picking over a corpse?

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Davey really is in an uncomfortable place (truth or untruth) and for a number of other reasons

His best bet is to get out on the field and play like he used to play

Exactly. The other bets/options are even more uncomfortable for the player and the Club.

His first effort at redeeming himself against Brisbane was underwhelming to say the least.

[rpfc 28,279]

Seems Caro is no longer sitting on the fence (re whos telling the truth) as she said she was on 3AW

And the only reasoning she gives for believing Mifsud over Davey is: "he would not have been supported - as he clearly has been - by the AFL Players Association CEO Matt Finnis, who defended him again yesterday."

That is specious reasoning.

The AFL or Finnis don't know what Davey said in that meeting, it isn't reason enough to doubt Davey's word.

So this is over?

Yeah, but with a giant 'F... You' from the AFL to Aaron Davey.

It's a good thing for them Aaron is in terrible form, otherwise we might give a sh!t.