Crows pull out of draft ... sort of

[45HG 1,539]

Pick 4 of 2007 = Pick 88 of 2012.

Hyperinflation.

[DEE fence 5,013]

I reckon Tippet will have a bad man flu the next time his (future?) team draws a game in adelaide

[Gippsland Dee 367]

I don't really think the AFL will take into account much what the crows have done today. It is the crows who have decided to strip themselves of these picks, it is not the AFL who has done this! I think it is a very risky move by the Crows and i really think it will backfire in their faces and i think they will quite likely be without their 1st and 2nd rnd picks in the next 2 drafts after tomorrows

[old55 23,571]

Will other clubs receive their picks?

Yes I think they go to GWS

[Demon Jack 6,909]

lol

No, they just are taken out of the order.

Gotta admit, I had my hopes up!

[Satan 2,871]

Gives pies 3 picks in a row helping them out and comprimising the draft

Edited November 21, 2012 by Satan

[Moonshadow 17,676]

I think Matt Rendell would be a bit peeved. He gets the boot immediately upon his indescretion with no opportunity to defend himself and this buffoon Trigg is still CEO. Two different scenarios, admittedly.

Go figure.

[Guest NoMoreMrNiceGuy]

Another thing to consider is ... can the Crows unilaterally do this without AFL approval?

Whoever had the printed materials printed up and ready for tomorrow night will also be mightily [censored].

* Edit ... seems like Angry Anderson has given it the seal of a approval already ...

AFL football operations manager Adrian Anderson welcomed Adelaide's bombshell, saying the move would work in the Crows' favour when the AFL Commission reviewed the case.

"Absolutely, I think this is definitely something that will be taken into account in Adelaide's favour as an appropriate step should they be found guilty," Anderson told reporters on the Gold Coast ahead of the draft.

"I think it's better for the game ... in all the circumstances and they should get credit and will get credit for that."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/151451/default.aspx

Edited November 21, 2012 by NoMoreMrNiceGuy

[beelzebub 23,370]

So they expect to get a massive hit and are trying to get a reduced sentence.

IMO they are admitting guilt.

thing is......they are !!!!!!!

[beelzebub 23,370]

its like someone trying to masquerade the aroma of manure with the stench of urine, seems like someones taking it !!!!

[Sir Why You Little 37,035]

This is Adelaide dictating terms on what will happen. Do not like it.

[jnrmac 20,061]

Hyperinflation.

Hyper-deflation.

[Guest NoMoreMrNiceGuy]

This is Adelaide dictating terms on what will happen. Do not like it.

I would've thought it's more the AFL telling them what to do behind closed doors and then allowing them a thinly veiled face-saving gesture.

[Sir Why You Little 37,035]

I would've thought it's more the AFL telling them what to do behind closed doors and then allowing them a thinly veiled face-saving gesture.

Possibly. But until i hear that my original idea stands...

[jnrmac 20,061]

Another thing to consider is ... can the Crows unilaterally do this without AFL approval?

Whoever had the printed materials printed up and ready for tomorrow night will also be mightily [censored].

* Edit ... seems like Angry Anderson has given it the seal of a approval already ...

The Commission has to approve it. AA can only recommend it.

Maybe the Crows are playing it smart. If they kept their picks this year they might lose 4 rounds next year. So by giving up their picks this year they can still participate this year and next albeit at higher draft pick levels. Its better than missing a whole draft in 2013.

[daisycutter 29,614]

so the Croweaters indulging in a bit of Draftus Interruptus

['87 Spirit 5]

Gerard Healy couldn't help himself on 3AW earlier. At the end of an interview of Adrian Anderson about new tribunal rules for 2013, Gerard asked him whether he expected Melbourne to follow Adelaide's lead and forfeit draft picks ahead of tomorrow's draft. To his credit, Anderson responded by saying that they were completely different circumstances and that Melbourne has not been charged, so no he doesn't expect that.

[Guest NoMoreMrNiceGuy]

Gerard Healy couldn't help himself on 3AW earlier. At the end of an interview of Adrian Anderson about new tribunal rules for 2013, Gerard asked him whether he expected Melbourne to follow Adelaide's lead and forfeit draft picks ahead of tomorrow's draft. To his credit, Anderson responded by saying that they were completely different circumstances and that Melbourne has not been charged, so no he doesn't expect that.

Haha ... in your face Gerard. That turncoat should have his name and records scrubbed from MFC history.

[beelzebub 23,370]

without doubt doubt Gerard Healey is an absolute ..( insert word of choice )

[Sir Why You Little 37,035]

Gerard Healy really hates this club....i always remember at the end of the Swans final in '87 the 2 Healy boys were walking off the ground arm in arm

1 a winner the other a loser....You made your choice Gerard.

[rjay 24,924]

Funny thing is I thought clubs had to make a minimum of 3 picks in the draft according to AFL rules. What goes on here? are they in breach of another rule and further tampering with the draft?

[daisycutter 29,614]

Haha ... in your face Gerard. That turncoat should have his name and records scrubbed from MFC history.

not a bad idea........

[daisycutter 29,614]

What were the circumstances of Healy leaving?

Was he just a mercenary?

Wouldn't be surprised if he got a brown paper bag from the good Doctor. That would make him quite the hypocrite eh?

[Hardnut 327]

It's a long time ago, but didn't he get to do a physio qualification in Sydney?

[beelzebub 23,370]

this is actually becoming quite bizarre, disolving into pantomime

comical bordering on farce