Caroline Wilson, first lady of football, specialist in spreading off field rumour and innuendo about clubs such as Melbourne, Essendon, St Kilda and Collingwood has exposed her outrageous blind spot re the Tigers this morning.

Remember how she told us how Dane Swan was in trouble off field and in the pre season?

And how she denied rumours circulating about Dustin Martin which I won't repeat for their defamatory nature?

Today she implicitly confirms all that in her piece lauding Richmond's handling of Martin amid "off field tales of wild summer behaviour".

She tells us "all along the Tigers protected their man".

Well, how come we did not hear about those behaviours of Martin's Caro, since you were all too keen to tell us about Swan's?

And who might it have been who helped the Tigers protect their man?

Her hypocrisy is breathtaking.

She truly is a disgrace. Link below, if it does not work see age website.

www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/stability-is-the-key-for-tiger-20130723-2qhk6.html

The ridiculous thing is she is using her position . Formal journalist to try and influence the contractual decisions relating to key young players at her club.

It may not have an affect on the player in question but it will be a mind worm to readers and the public.

Did she wrote that James Frawley and Colin Sylvia should stick with Melbourne, the club who has supported them and paid them "overs", in a show of faith to help rebuild?

Did she write that Daisy Thomas should resign with Collingwood die to the faith they've shown him during injury?

What is her opinion on another "party boy" Lance Franklin? Should he stay for stability?

This article smacks of using her influence for her own agenda.

There is no doubt the Tiges have protected their man and if he heads to GWS I would worry about him and his ability to keep on track but your point is about Wilson and yes she is clouded by her team allegiance.

Franklin is a really interesting one, will he get an offer from GWS or is he to hot to handle?

Perhaps we are one of the teams bidding in a joint offer with Chocco.....

Exactly what I'm hoping r57.

Garry, Hutchy. If you're reading this..... It's time to pull her up on this on Footy Classifieds.

Do it for the fans of all clubs!!!

Garry, Hutchy. If you're reading this..... It's time to pull her up on this on Footy Classifieds.

Do it for the fans of all clubs!!!

That sadly will not happen. Grant Thomas, his involvement in the racism scandal at Melbourne aside, was a shining light on that show in that he was straightforward, called things as he saw them and pulled Caro up. Lloyd, Lyon and Hutchison would make a good modern version of the Three Stooges. Shemp and Moe have been determined but Lordo (where the hell did that nickname come from?) mightn't have the physical attributes or demeanour to pull off a good Curly.

I'm going to paraphrase the entire article....

Dear Dustin,

Please stay.

Yours sincerely,

Caroline Wilson

That sadly will not happen. Grant Thomas, his involvement in the racism scandal at Melbourne aside, was a shining light on that show in that he was straightforward, called things as he saw them and pulled Caro up. Lloyd, Lyon and Hutchison would make a good modern version of the Three Stooges. Shemp and Moe have been determined but Lordo (where the hell did that nickname come from?) mightn't have the physical attributes or demeanour to pull off a good Curly.

It's "Lloyd-o".

Shocking nickname, but the bloke is bereft of personality, so it'd be bloody hard coming up with a decent alternative.

He's more robotic than C3PO. More wooden than the Mahogany ship.

Just a shame he has a tough surname to work with.

That sadly will not happen. Grant Thomas, his involvement in the racism scandal at Melbourne aside, was a shining light on that show in that he was straightforward, called things as he saw them and pulled Caro up. Lloyd, Lyon and Hutchison would make a good modern version of the Three Stooges. Shemp and Moe have been determined but Lordo (where the hell did that nickname come from?) mightn't have the physical attributes or demeanour to pull off a good Curly.

I agree. That's why I put it out there.

The only enjoyment I ever got out of the show was when Grant Thomas made CW look and sound like a goose. Completely shut her down 90% of the time.

Why r any of u surprised by this dribble from caro.

Seriously what else would u expect?

Why r any of u surprised by this dribble from caro.

Seriously what else would u expect?

Nobody is surprised, it just seems her hypocrisy has gone to the next level. Again.... Not many levels left I'd guess...

Her hypocrisy has descended to a new nadir, and her "professionalism" never existed.

Wouldn't it be great if Chocco came to Melbourne and brought Martin with him, Martin, Jones and Viney in the middle....

Caroline Wilson, first lady of football, specialist in spreading off field rumour and innuendo about clubs such as Melbourne, Essendon, St Kilda and Collingwood has exposed her outrageous blind spot re the Tigers this morning.

Remember how she told us how Dane Swan was in trouble off field and in the pre season?

And how she denied rumours circulating about Dustin Martin which I won't repeat for their defamatory nature?

Today she implicitly confirms all that in her piece lauding Richmond's handling of Martin amid "off field tales of wild summer behaviour".

She tells us "all along the Tigers protected their man".

Well, how come we did not hear about those behaviours of Martin's Caro, since you were all too keen to tell us about Swan's?

And who might it have been who helped the Tigers protect their man?

Her hypocrisy is breathtaking.

She truly is a disgrace. Link below, if it does not work see age website.

www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/stability-is-the-key-for-tiger-20130723-2qhk6.html

It's this kind of crap that gives you a grudging respect for people like Mike Sheahan who sink the boots in - allegiances or ties to clubs be damned - with their 'journalistic duty.'

I heard he was a ticking time bomb as late as March so we will see how far this misguided young man has turned himself around.

It's this kind of crap that gives you a grudging respect for people like Mike Sheahan who sink the boots in - allegiances or ties to clubs be damned - with their 'journalistic duty.'

I heard he was a ticking time bomb as late as March so we will see how far this misguided young man has turned himself around.

The interesting thing rpfc is that on reflection I think Mike was close to the mark.

I now see what he was getting at in certain areas.

It is a strange situation. Martin lived at Gary March's house for i think 2 years, give or take.

One of my old school mates knows Gary very well..they have been close mates for years & he has said often that Gary is a top man.

Now you would think that little Dusty would be Yellow & Black through & through.

Gary is finishing up this year though....

It is a strange situation. Martin lived at Gary March's house for i think 2 years, give or take.

One of my old school mates knows Gary very well..they have been close mates for years & he has said often that Gary is a top man.

Now you would think that little Dusty would be Yellow & Black through & through.

Gary is finishing up this year though....

I would think young Dusty is like most these days wyl

Green through and through

Dusty should stay because of what Richmond has done for him..

but i feel like he could be enticed.

if we offered him a large sum of money, he might be keen?

Caro is just a mouthpiece for RFC and the stories that they want to get out. This is so obviously a piece to hopefully give Martin a nudge to sign up before finals. Wouldn't want trouble over the finals.

I wonder !!!

GWS & pick 1 = potentially a very tall Power Forward...

.... is she, are they, playing games?

http://livescores.theage.com.au/afl/ladder.html?refresh=1374653338466

.... Freo also want a tall forward, but would they prefer one who is already in their Mid 20's, who's played over 100 games? to eventually replace the Pav. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Riewoldt

GWS, what do they want? Buddy who is a free agent, & Martin who is up for contract... Martin + the Tigers 1st pick, would likely get the job done to acquire GWS's 2013 NAB Draft Pick 1 (Boyd) plus maybe a player??? & a dead skunk from the middle of the road..

Freo would like JR(ewing) Riewoldt, to supplement the aging Pav. & the tigers no doubt would like Freo's 1st Pick + something in return.

... IMO the wagons are circling in the countdown for the GWS Pick 1... nothing would surprise Re all this.

Edited July 24, 201312 yr by dee-luded

Blatant barracking by Caro. There should be a disclaimer at the beginning that says "this advertorial is sponsored indirectly by the RFC and written by a massive fan of Martin and the RFC".

And conveniently fails to include a readers comments section at the end where we can point out the ridiculously obvious conflict of interest.