"Tanking"

[Gorgoroth 12,365]

So here it is

They have just said what Caro has written with draft picks etc in that article.

Robbo called demetriou and he said he has not had any news on the findings....... So a massive blow up on Caro's latest bashing of Melbourne

[Dr. Gonzo 22,641]

Those charges deserve to be fought....that is all i can say...if we do not do it, then the club will remain fractured....now is the time to stand.

Prepare to be disappointed. The club will only be fractured if people decide to put themselves before the club. You want to talk about principles and integrity? Then back the club when it needs it the most, back the people making the decisions and back the coaches/FD/players with the clubs and supporters full support. Don't have a whinge and quit on the club because you're not happy that the club won't cut off their nose to spite their face so that you (and others) can feel vindication and some short-term gratification that taking on the big bad AFL will give you.

[Blinkybill 276]

CW is guessing, but if this is the penalty, take it.

[Robot Devil 1,895]

Paraphrasing very quickly what was said, but here it is:Mentioned CW's latest article and her assumed penalties.Robbo spoke to AD on phone a short while ago and claims to have no knowledge of any penalties.

So basically purple monkey dishwasher...

Great.

[waynewussell 4,127]

So Caro would have us believe that her AFL insider is so insid-er that she found out before AD!!!!!!

[Gorgoroth 12,365]

Can any one confirm if wormtail is banned from the Melbourne football club?

Caus she should be, and press conferences she attends all her questions should be ignored, the club should tell her, you make shite up anyway so why should be we bother talking to you as you will only make more shite up

[Dr. Gonzo 22,641]

Could someone keep the poor people like myself (who don't have Fox Footy or even Foxtel for that matter) updated?

Cheers.

They didn't say anything except to reiterate what was in Caro's article and Robinson said he called Demetriou who said he didn't know anything.

Robinson then said most people would think that is a very light penalty for MFC and Whately said MFC have thought for several weeks they wouldn't lose any draft picks.

[rjay 24,067]

FFS this is all supposition from Wilson, the penalties have to come from the commission and they don't meet until Monday.

Stop the BS guys, we need to wait and see whether GM says we have a case to answer and as CW says he is tight lipped. She said there would be an answer today so she made one up. She has lost the plot now.

[Sir Why You Little 34,980]

I get what you're saying mate, I really do. But I think the reality of the situation is that while fighting (something I will back the club 100% if it comes to it) will probably hurt the club with it being played out for so long and so publicly. If there is a way to come out of this with a fine that we can cop and no loss of draft picks then I believe we should accept it and move on. The best thing for the club is to get this done once and for all.

The massive key is that we don't get done for tanking or engaging in match fixing. Because the ramifications of that with the gaming commission would be disastrous.

If we take those penalties we are Tankers....That's my point....We Fight Mate or die

[markc 975]

And now on Fox Footy it was said that AD had nothing new.

Guess we all wait and see.

And anything bar no offense we must take to court.

[daisycutter 28,704]

everyone should settle down, stop being nervous nellies and just wait

don't be spooked by someone who has been repeatedly wrong on this issue (and vindictive)

fmd

[Blinkybill 276]

I have family who work with the club. Make no mistake, $500k will hurt very badly.

[mauriesy 6,861]

or die

Jeez you can crap on and over-exaggerate.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Robbo called demetriou and he said he has not had any news on the findings....... So a massive blow up on Caro's latest bashing of Melbourne

Well Vlad had no idea tanking was going on. Hardly a blow at all

[mjt 640]

And who is going to sponsor that stigma??????

They're not match fixing charges.

[sue 8,479]

I know this is getting ahead of the facts, but what the hell I only have CW to inspire me:

but I can imagine a $500K fine which is quietly compensated by an extra $500K from the AFL's save-the-poorer-club fund. Anyway, here's hoping that if there is such a fine and it is accepted by the club, something like that occurs.

[Sir Why You Little 34,980]

Prepare to be disappointed. The club will only be fractured if people decide to put themselves before the club. You want to talk about principles and integrity? Then back the club when it needs it the most, back the people making the decisions and back the coaches/FD/players with the clubs and supporters full support. Don't have a whinge and quit on the club because you're not happy that the club won't cut off their nose to spite their face so that you (and others) can feel vindication and some short-term gratification that taking on the big bad AFL will give you.

Don't tell me how to feel mate....CW has jumped before AD so we shall see....WE FIGHT FOR OUR PEOPLE DAMMIT.

[hardtack 10,158]

I know this is getting ahead of the facts, but what the hell I only have CW to inspire me:

but I can imagine a $500K fine which is quietly compensated by an extra $500K from the AFL's save-the-poorer-club fund. Anyway, here's hoping that if there is such a fine and it is accepted by the club, something like that occurs.

The worst thing to come out of that scenario is the fact that CW will be able to gloat over our misfortune and her impeccable sources and unquestionable worth as a sports journo... please don't let it be so!

[rjay 24,067]

They're not match fixing charges.

They're not any charges FCS settle down as for a fine well it hasn't gone to the commission yet so there is no fine.

[Blinkybill 276]

I wonder if this has been a negotiated outcome. Connolly being thrown on the fire isn't such a bad outcome.

[Dee Fan 3,247]

everyone should settle down, stop being nervous nellies and just wait

don't be spooked by someone who has been repeatedly wrong on this issue (and vindictive)

fmd

What version is this one?

Maybe if you keep on guessing you'll get it right, eventually.

[Macca 16,174]

Why should we believe one word that this woman says? Ever again? She has zero credibility and is not a reputable source.

She simply doesn't care if she's wrong. If she's wrong on this she won't care and the public won't care. That's why she's so outspoken. There is no accountability - none.

It's hard to completely ignore her rantings but we should wait until official word from the AFL or the club. She's told too many 'porkies' to be taken seriously again. Take the Schwab example - totally wrong. Any repercussions? No. Will she apologise? No chance.

If we end up in a strong debate / argument over her latest 'piece' she will have won.

[rumpole 483]

My guess is that if there is a $500k fine a significant part of it could be suspended.

Edited February 15, 2013 by rumpole

[felixdacat 459]

http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/1304635/no-draft-penalties-likely-for-melbourne/?cs=12

Disclaimer

This information unofficially is subject to change, dependant on a moving feast of an outcome that officially is unofficial and increasing difficult to predict.

[Blinkybill 276]

My guess is that if there is a $500k fine a significant part of it could be suspended.

Hope so