Bombers scandal: charged, <redacted> and <infracted>

[The Chazz 4,077]

It's a shame it's Clothier handling this, he hasn't had much success finding evidence in recent times. I'd prefer someone that can find something that will stick in this (EFC) case. F*** 'em.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Makes a lie of the claims that the AFL are always picking on MFC.

Its actually all this is coming out and not being swept under the carpet.

And its even better that its a club other than MFC.

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

Im sorry James; you cant tell me you werent aware.

What a joke.

What I'm going to say is completely unfounded and biased, but I believe he didn't know. He seems to me to be an ethical kind of guy. Just my opinion.

[Dee Fan 3,247]

Wow

Like the MFC tanking claim

I wpould like to see a presumption of innocence and evidence supporting claims to be fully and transparently made to allow the innocence to be detailed.

I would not want to discredit all players allthe club and all supporters with an unfounded unsupported claim.

I would also like to see the claim and the response hanled in a quick time so that innocence or guilt can be pronounced and the club etc can get on with normal operations.

If the players took supplements and signed documents with the full knowledge that they were sailing close to the wind, they should cop whatever penalties they are given if there are any at all. I'm not saying they are guilty but if they were aware of what they were doing they don't have much of a defence.

This is a bit more serious than fumbling the ball, or not playing a 17 year old, skinny recruit.

[Redleg 42,042]

Wilson has called for CS to be sacked. He was seen walking past a Bombers membership tent last year.

[jnrmac 20,302]

2 year ban for all players that have taken part. Nothing less.

Except we still get to play the, because we need the four points.....

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

Makes a lie of the claims that the AFL are always picking on MFC.

Its actually all this is coming out and not being swept under the carpet.

And its even better that its a club other than MFC.

This was Essendon being transparent and requesting the AFL investigate. The club is the reason this isn't being swept under the rug, not the AFL. I'm not suggesting that the AFL would, just saying that in this case the transparency is coming from the club, not the AFL.

It's not like the AFL found evidence and then demanded Essendon comment on it.

Edit: Of course it could all just be damage control and they are trying to appear transparent.

[beelzebub 23,390]

The blitz must be going into meltdown. Bettet send an ARFF team to Ess fields lol

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

Wilson has called for CS to be sacked. He was seen walking past a Bombers membership tent last year.

Let's see how much vitriol and unfounded accusations are in her next piece of 'journalism' on this issue

Pathetic and disgusting

[daisycutter 29,914]

Makes a lie of the claims that the AFL are always picking on MFC.

Its actually all this is coming out and not being swept under the carpet.

And its even better that its a club other than MFC.

By the reports the AFL got involved at the request of Essendon management (if you believe it)

Mind you they may have just been trying to get in first because it was about to break

[daisycutter 29,914]

Wilson has called for CS to be sacked. He was seen walking past a Bombers membership tent last year.

with an ashen face?

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

This was Essendon being transparent and requesting the AFL investigate. The club is the reason this isn't being swept under the rug, not the AFL. I'm not suggesting that the AFL would, just saying that in this case the transparency is coming from the club, not the AFL.

It's not like the AFL found evidence and then demanded Essendon comment on it.

Edit: Of course it could all just be damage control and they are trying to appear transparent.

pft, that presser was the most obvious attempt at getting on the front foot because you know youre about to be cooked - exactly like adelaide did with the cap issue

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

Wilson has called for CS to be sacked. He was seen walking past a Bombers membership tent last year.

I wish I could like a post twice.

[Bossdog 2,002]

Didn't Adelaide come out and report salary breeches to the AFL with the Tippet saga????

Sorry C & B I was a bit late....

[daisycutter 29,914]

If the players took supplements and signed documents with the full knowledge that they were sailing close to the wind, they should cop whatever penalties they are given if there are any at all. I'm not saying they are guilty but if they were aware of what they were doing they don't have much of a defence.

This is a bit more serious than fumbling the ball, or not playing a 17 year old, skinny recruit.

I wonder if Warnie's mum supplied the supplements?

[Outside fifty 967]

By the reports the AFL got involved at the request of Essendon management (if you believe it)

Mind you they may have just been trying to get in first because it was about to break

I think you may be on the money there. Apparently this story has been hanging around for the last month with the players and not the club raising concerns.

[monoccular 17,697]

What I'm going to say is completely unfounded and biased, but I believe he didn't know. He seems to me to be an ethical kind of guy. Just my opinion.

surely he would have to plead either stupidity, or incompetence if this actually happened and he did not know. Either way not exactly a golden mark on his résumé.

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

I think you may be on the money there. Apparently this story has been hanging around for the last month with the players and not the club raising concerns.

Indeed.

Fairfax is crediting their own 'requests for information' for providing the catalyst for this investigation.

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

surely he would have to plead either stupidity, or incompetence if this actually happened and he did not know. Either way not exactly a golden mark on his résumé.

Good point. If the allegations were true he either knew and did nothing or didn't know and is incompetent.

[rjay 25,345]

What I'm going to say is completely unfounded and biased, but I believe he didn't know. He seems to me to be an ethical kind of guy. Just my opinion.

Very ethical holding secret meetings in the Presidents office to get rid of Knights and take over his job, then denying everything.

[hardtack 10,980]

Sounds like our CEO.

This is a recording and nothing can go wron...go wron...go wron...go wrong

[Buffalo 203]

General comments around the footy traps....Essendons supporters worried it will tarnish Jobe's Brownlow....Hawthorn supporters want Brownlow given to Sammy....

[Sir Why You Little 37,342]

pft, that presser was the most obvious attempt at getting on the front foot because you know youre about to be cooked - exactly like adelaide did with the cap issue

Agreed...i heard the whole thing....Hird at least must have known this was going on at the time.