Former Melbourne star David Schwarz yesterday told the Herald Sun a negotiated settlement would save the league from significant fallout.

"This is such a hard decision for the AFL. This would have gone to court. Melbourne doesn't have to pay for legal representatives, because it has more lawyers than supporters."

Am pondering my feelings about being the club of choice for lawyers (please don't take offense WJ)

Relax folks.

Wilson's story is based on the unofficial outcome of the tanking investigation as discussed around the water cooler by the receptionists, PA's and cleaning staff in the building four doors to the south of AFL House.

The unofficial finding sounds flimsy, childish and schoolyard to me.

Winners write history. Sadly we have been led by fools.

and what was your previous alias MJ?

bloody flame trollers

Balance from the H/S. A one-sided view from the Broadsheet, full of embellishment and mistruths. The clubs view was not accurately stated. Of course, they could only get the clubs view if they were able to talk to them. It's doubtful that there is any meaningful dialogue between the Club and the big paper.

The reality is that the H/S article is fair and measured and the other one is very poorly written re the content and obvious bias. There is no real attempt at balance. Imagine if the stories were reversed in the time they were published. Most of us would be largely dismissive of the 'later' article.


There was mention of the disequalisation strategy with regards to the 'possible' fine.

While a heavy fine is likely, Melbourne is handed money from the AFL's disequalisation strategy so would have the league effectively funding their fine.

And the possible ban on Connolly could apply to the football dept only.

Chris Connolly also faces a likely ban from the football department, but he has worked away from football in a marketing role for 18 months.

Of course, we still have no real idea of the absolute truth. We just have to wait. Everything said in both papers could be pure speculation. Though the H/S article is at least 'believable'. Obviously still prefer to hear directly from the AFL or the Club.

Edited February 15, 201312 yr by Macca

I find it disturbing that the club has not been told. No official announcement from the AFL. Yet there is an article on the AFL website with the finer details of the outcomes. Seriously the whole thin is a bloody circus.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-02-15/demons-face-500k-tanking-fine-reports

Edited February 15, 201312 yr by Alf Stewart

I am a most proud RABID Supporter.

C W can get stuffed...Word is G Lyon was furious after the show..

The Rabid Demons --- that has a ring to it that I like ...

So if all this 500 k carp is true the big question is. Do we in fact lose our pokie revenue. (god i feel ill mentioning our great cub with "pokie revenue")

my money says she has got it wrong

I am with you, DC. I think she has reacted to last night's theatrics with this, which seems to be nothing more then speculation. Nothing new here ...

The Rabid Demons --- that has a ring to it that I like ...

and coming from a ferals supporter too - LOL

and coming from a ferals supporter too - LOL

Making us the Feral Rabid Demons? Even better! The spirit of 'Checker' Hughes lives!

Gary Lyon Furious? UPOCS. Took him long enough.

This article has all the hallmarks of a fishing expedition. A bit like when a Government leaks a proposed policy and then sits back and monitors the media for responses. Depending on the level of the reaction they then determine whether to proceed with policy. Either that or Kero is just having one last ditch effort at trying to influence the AFL. In what world is $ 500,000 a light penalty? My guess is $500,000 is the lump sum total and could be made up with several different components.

the AFL has in regard to the recent drugs scandal suggested working closer with the police.

I doubt the police would want to work with an organisation that leaks like the AFL does.

Gary Lyon Furious? UPOCS. Took him long enough.

UPOCS ???? (Sorry if obvious)

The unofficial finding sounds flimsy, childish and schoolyard to me.

So it should coming from a spoiled little bully girl brat who is suddenly finding herself exposed and shown to somewhat less than competent.

"Unofficial excuses" and rabid supporters indeed!

Edited February 15, 201312 yr by SidVicious

I find it disturbing that the club has not been told. No official announcement from the AFL. Yet there is an article on the AFL website with the finer details of the outcomes. Seriously the whole thin is a bloody circus.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-02-15/demons-face-500k-tanking-fine-reports

This is just taken from the Age report.

MELBOURNE will not be stripped of draft picks but will be hit with a $500,000 fine when recommendations from the AFL's seven-month tanking investigation are handed down, reports say.

They give the impression that it's from the AFL commission.

A fine means guilt .

Stuff that !!!!

A fine means guilt .

Stuff that !!!!

It sure does.

Sadly the team tanked. Time to cop it sweet.

I know what you think Dr. G....If the club rolls over to these charges they have had their last membership from me.

We Fight as the President stated....

Will you stop posting too?

I'll kick in $1000 towards the fine if you will.

It sure does.

Sadly the team tanked. Time to cop it sweet.

The AFL has no law against tanking. They have other specific rules. lets see which ones they are charging us with.

Will you stop posting too?

I'll kick in $1000 towards the fine if you will.

Nasty, mean spirited and inappropriate. That's why I chose not to post it when I thought exactly the same thing.

We will prob get fined for bring the game into disrepute.

By those silly comments it has meant a major investigations etc etc

Cop a slap for that, not tanking

Nasty, mean spirited and inappropriate. That's why I chose not to post it when I thought exactly the same thing.

I'll take that as a compliment from you, thanks!

Finally BB is justified in his faith in Caro to get it right after 40 mis-fires. It's slightly more severe that I posted earlier but - where do I sign!

I'll take that as a compliment from you, thanks!

As intended.

I'll take that as a compliment from you, thanks!

Finally BB is justified in his faith in Caro to get it right after 40 mis-fires. It's slightly more severe that I posted earlier but - where do I sign!

But has she got it right?

Just remember, the more times she gets it wrong the sillier both she and Fanbob look.