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

[jnrmac 19,490]

Joe Daniher anywhere he likes

Buh-brrrrrrr he was there all last year....

[s-t-i-n-g-a 439]

Didn't Aker make some comments about Hansen being on the gas a while back?

Edited February 10, 2013 by s-t-i-n-g-a

[PJ_12345 1,098]

Two more rippers from CW today:

'Seven clubs vulnerable on drugs (11/02/2013) The Age

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/seven-clubs-vulnerable-on-drugs-20130210-2e6oe.html

'Hird future hangs in the balance (11/02/2013) The Age

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/hird-future-hangs-in-the-balance-20130210-2e6mm.html

She condems him is he goes, she condems him if she stays... either way caro gets paid

Edited February 10, 2013 by PJ_12345

[hardtack 10,187]

Two more rippers from CW today:

'Seven clubs vulnerable on drugs (11/02/2013) The Age

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/seven-clubs-vulnerable-on-drugs-20130210-2e6oe.html

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Well I guess that after reading the article, we are not one of the seven; otherwise she would almost certainly not have missed the opportunity to name us, as she did Collingwood.

[Whispering_Jack 28,118]

Well I guess that after reading the article, we are not one of the seven; otherwise she would almost certainly not have missed the opportunity to name us, as she did Collingwood.

... and taken a swipe at CS on the way out ...

Of course, if she was a quick thinker, she might have deduced that the fact that we weren't into performance enhancing drugs was further proof yet that we were tanking.

[Bobby McKenzie 2,267]

Well I guess that after reading the article, we are not one of the seven; otherwise she would almost certainly not have missed the opportunity to name us, as she did Collingwood.

I was watching a replay of Melbourne V Suns (2012) at the local shopping centre today. A nearby shopkeeper came across and stated with a grin, "You obviously are a Demon fan and at least you can be sure THEY didn't use performance enhancing drugs." No need to elaborate is there?

[CBDees 3,162]

This morning's 3AW news reported that the AFP were looking into nine (9) AFL Clubs in relation to drug use and that one of these was Collingwood. Bring it on!

[rpfc 27,677]

This morning's 3AW news reported that the AFP were looking into nine (9) AFL Clubs in relation to drug use and that one of these was Collingwood. Bring it on!

That's illiciit drugs, not PEDs. Nothing will happen to clubs other than bad PR.

The process for them to lose players for a stretch is drawn out and hazy.

[The Great Pretender 430]

Meanwhile Kero wants James Hird sacked.

Hird future hangs in the balance

[rjay 24,185]

The whole story just doesn't add up.

[Longsufferingnomore 1,498]

I was watching a replay of Melbourne V Suns (2012) at the local shopping centre today. A nearby shopkeeper came across and stated with a grin, "You obviously are a Demon fan and at least you can be sure THEY didn't use performance enhancing drugs." No need to elaborate is there?

Apparently that quote was on an early morning breakfast radio programme last week as it was tweetede/text/emailed from "friends" who support opposition Clubs especially the Filth. My reply was simply don't be too smug - early days. My reply to Filth supporters in particular cannot be duplicated here for fear of retribution from our Mods.

[Deeoldfart 7,844]

I hate the way this issue is tainting the integrity of our great game. I wish it would just 'go away', as much as I wish the whole tanking bull sh!t would go away ........ but of course I know it can't.

[old dee 23,256]

I hate the way this issue is tainting the integrity of our great game. I wish it would just 'go away', as much as I wish the whole tanking bull sh!t would go away ........ but of course I know it can't.

Me too Dof

I hate to think what we are leaving our grand children.

The way I feel today makes living the life of a recluse seem attractive

[titan_uranus 23,143]

Our old mate Caro said as much the other night that players were exploring legal options if they are found guilty. Most bomber fans I speak to think there is no case to answer and no drama's to come. They truely have their heads not in the sand but up their ass.

Oh yes. And no MFC supporters have held this view regarding our tanking investigation. None at all.

[monoccular 16,619]

Dank is planning a lawsuit worth 10 million. How can he plan on this when no finding has taken place yet?

I guess he perceives that his "good name"has already been tainted.

[Sir Why You Little 35,321]

A slice of humour in these dark times.

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,534]

This morning's 3AW news reported that the AFP were looking into nine (9) AFL Clubs in relation to drug use and that one of these was Collingwood. Bring it on!

On closer inspection you might find that the 9 clubs (or 7, reported elsewhere) are reported to have "vulnerabilities" to organised crime. That's not the same as those clubs being involved in the use of illegal substances. Without naming anyone (and I encourage all posters not to name anyone), I can think of two players who have (or have had) family members in gaol for drug trafficking offences, another who has been in gaol himself for a separate serious offence and a few players who have been reported as frequenting nightclubs with "colourful" identities. I could imagine that all those players would be considered by law enforcement agencies as "vulnerable" to organised crime - but it doesn't mean any of them are necessarily involved in anything illegal or untoward.

In other words, the way it's being reported is a beat up, although those "vulnerabilities" would definitely exist.

[TRIGON 4,721]

Essendon NAB Cup Team Rd 1

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C ? Goddard ?

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Brendan's looking good for the Best & Fairest...are the bookies still making a market?

[1 red eye 1 blue eye 762]

I love the idea a new level playing field has been created and as long as we're clean and the users are smart enough to have quit then it could equal an extra win or three.

[olisik 4,060]

Makes you wonder with the season looming and this going on, it would be interesting if players had to suddenly quit or give up taking any type of supplements due to them being in the 'grey' area.

Could it possibly mean that some players from rival clubs may be suffering withdrawal symptoms early in the season. Could be an easy win come round 2 against Essendon.

[Guest José Mourinho]

Yeah, keep an eye out for any player who suddenly declines in form this year...

It won't be a certainty, but it's always a bit of fun to speculate!

[Older demon 2,319]

I wouldn't under estimate teams early on.

It will take months for the investigation to reach a head and any teams find they have a large list of unavailable players. It is such a foreign concept that a team be found of doping and players will actually be banned for up to 2 years. Having said that in cycling whole teams have been withdrawn after even 1 member has been found guilty.

How will the ACCC prove the supplements were tainted? Do they have old batches of PED's to test for contaminants or will a retrospective blanket ruling be made about any PED supplement use?

As for the other mystery player I do hope the Age will go after him and his club with the same vigour that MFC has been dusted and Hirdy has been attacked it would be fascinating if, god forbid, it was a Richmond player. How would the Age cope. They do have a habit of sacking individuals before all the facts are available.

[dee-luded 2,958]

This morning's 3AW news reported that the AFP were looking into nine (9) AFL Clubs in relation to drug use and that one of these was Collingwood. Bring it on!

I suspect this is why the Pies went public re drugs in sport months ago. a heads up no doubt.

So they try to get in early & make it a broad approach on all clubs to head off the damage to them alone.

These issues have been rolling for over a year as we have heard, with phone taps, parcels intercepted, etc, & charges to lesser known young players.

Footy has nothing to lose to this investigation, but a lot to gain back from it.

[titan_uranus 23,143]

It won't be a certainty, but it's always a bit of fun to speculate!

This should be Demonland's motto.

[Kureemy 22]

I heard from two people that the other player is from Collingwood but I won't mention the name. We will c if it is true soon enough.