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That decision is then made by the Anti-Doping Rule Violation Panel, a body independent of ASADA that will view a brief of evidence and the ­players’ responses.

these guys apparently get to dish out the hell on the bombers

 

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I hope no one minds, but I had to re-post this.

  On 13/06/2014 at 00:17, Mike Nolan said:

I am not of the opinion Jack Trengove has a case to answer, ASADA don't seem as concerned with AOD9604 and really as far as we know he may have only had cream, i reckon our boys are in the clear.

Let's hope this is the case.

 

was beautiful thismorning to hear essendon supporters talk about how theyd lost interest in the club and how theres no way hirdy can come back

i think they will lose a lot of supporters over this one

  On 12/06/2014 at 22:00, beelzebub said:

the sad day for football was when the likes of Hird and his henchment set out to rort the game.

Today is a GOOD day for football as it seeks to punish those who disregard the health of some and the best interests of the many.

F**K essendon

We are on the same page - my sadness is that whilst I have always believed that individuals transgress when it comes to drugs I never wanted to see the problem widen to whole segments of the industry like it has with cycling.

I have some sympathy for the footballers themselves. I am positive that they did not believe that they were taking something wrong and wouldn't get caught. I believe they put themselves in the hands of the club and its medical staff. I am sure there was a certain amount of naivety in the players acquiescing to the program. Although I still shake my head that players were asked to sign a document agreeing to the treatment. That really should have rung alarm bells.

One thing for certain - no footballer will accept any treatment without question again.


  On 12/06/2014 at 22:58, macintosha said:

except it will bankrupt the club. Lawyers of the level required are more expensive than Dolly Parton's plastic surgeon.

Oh no, you mean that Dolly Parton has a plastic surgeon? That has just wrecked my whole day, IF it is true.

Seriously though, some of us demonlanders seem to take great glee from this situation. This is not a fun situation for anyone who likes watching AFL or who is associated with the game in whatever role.

I agree with one of the posts however, it would be great to beat another team fair and square, not one decimated by injuries, banned players etc.

If Watson is found guilty does that mean he will have to hand back his Brownlow?

  On 13/06/2014 at 00:51, ihatesnakes said:

Oh no, you mean that Dolly Parton has a plastic surgeon? That has just wrecked my whole day, IF it is true.

Seriously though, some of us demonlanders seem to take great glee from this situation. This is not a fun situation for anyone who likes watching AFL or who is associated with the game in whatever role.

I agree with one of the posts however, it would be great to beat another team fair and square, not one decimated by injuries, banned players etc.

They are cheats! They deserve to be punished. It is a good thing when cheats get caught. I think it has a cleansing effect, somewhat like lancing a boil.

 

Dave Colbert on SEN

"Essendon are now in a very serious position

ASADA have accused them of being Drug cheats.

They have to prove ASADA wrong"

Have always thought this from day 1.

To run flat out at high speed and be able to kick long low and hard, is rare. Dont see it much.

For a whole team to be suddenly able to do it after a pre-season was suspicious.

It stuck out like the proverbial. Im happy to believe the players, the doctors, the management and the coaches were all thinking the same thought.

"How goods this!".


Why the hell is the new AFL CEO not commenting...at all. Surely, as the head of the code, he would be making a comment even if it be about due process blah blah. I'm declaring him [censored] weak.

Along the same lines, you would think James Hird would make comment in support of the players.

  On 13/06/2014 at 01:18, Return to Glory said:

Along the same lines, you would think James Hird would make comment in support of the players.

RtG the less I hear from him the better.

With a small amount of luck he will stay in France for the next decade.

I would donate $20 in a fund to keep him there.

  On 13/06/2014 at 01:18, Return to Glory said:

Along the same lines, you would think James Hird would make comment in support of the players.

There is no doubt in anyones mind that this is going to be an ugly protracted legal battle. The advice to him would be simple - say and do nothing.

  On 13/06/2014 at 01:15, DemonAndrew said:

To run flat out at high speed and be able to kick long low and hard, is rare. Dont see it much.

For a whole team to be suddenly able to do it after a pre-season was suspicious.

It stuck out like the proverbial. Im happy to believe the players, the doctors, the management and the coaches were all thinking the same thought.

"How goods this!".

"Whatever it takes" - or "Whatever we take"!


  On 13/06/2014 at 01:18, Return to Glory said:

Along the same lines, you would think James Hird would make comment in support of the players.

James supports winning & himself.
  On 13/06/2014 at 01:18, Return to Glory said:

Along the same lines, you would think James Hird would make comment in support of the players.

James wont make a comment until he has finished his croissant.

  On 13/06/2014 at 01:04, ManDee said:

They are cheats! They deserve to be punished. It is a good thing when cheats get caught. I think it has a cleansing effect, somewhat like lancing a boil.

Glee and joy at Essendons mismanagement! It's good to see another club in trouble especially that one after all our troubles over the past seven years that all other clubs supporters took such a lot if happiness from! F$$$ Essendon!!!

Why was Hird allowed to keep getting paid 1M by essendrug wile suspended? It's a disgrace. The AFL backed down after hints of legal action.

  On 13/06/2014 at 01:29, jazza said:

James wont make a comment until he has finished his croissant.

I don't blame him I like them myself

I wish I could get someone to pay me a million to sit in France and eat croissant


With him they buried the muzzle his teeth had kissed,
And truthfully wrote the Mother “Tim died smiling.”

The last 2 lines of the Wilfred Owen poem SIW Self Inflicted Wound.
I cannot help but think, I wonder if James Hird is smiling?
EFC suffer at their own hands. No one else is to blame, incompetence is no excuse.
The path that EFC took was to gain advantage, to bend the rules to push the boundaries, to cheat. That path has led them here, it is the path they chose to take. Distraction and obfuscation will work no more. If the EFC suffer it is at their own hands, a Self Inflicted Wound.
NB: I acknowledge that EFC's actions are inconsequential in comparison to war, but the AFL is not a war, it is a sport and EFC have violated our game. May they die smiling.
  On 13/06/2014 at 01:29, jazza said:

James wont make a comment until he has finished his croissant.

James was right...he will be in a good place when the truth comes out...

  On 12/06/2014 at 14:09, wretched.sylph said:

CURRENT 2012 PLAYERS (29)

1. Michael Hibberd

2. Tom Bellchambers

4. Jobe Watson

5. Brent Stanton

7. Leroy Jetta

8. Jason Winderlich

10. Nick O'Brien

11. David Zaharakis

12. Mark Baguley

15. Courtenay Dempsey

16. Tayte Pears

17. Jake Melksham

18. Michael Hurley

20. Jackson Merrett

21. Dyson Heppell

22. Jake Carlisle

23. David Myers

24. Alex Browne

26. Cale Hooker

28. Elliott Kavanagh

30. Paddy Ryder

31. Dustin Fletcher

32. Travis Colyer

34. Kyle Hardingham

36. Lauchlan Dalgleish

39. Heath Hocking

40. Ben Howlett

25. Ariel Steinberg

29. Cory Dell'Olio

FORMER 2012 PLAYERS (17)

2. Ricky Dyson

3. Scott Gumbleton

6. Angus Monfries

9. Brent Prismall

10. Mark McVeigh

12. Stewart Crameri

14. Sam Lonergan

19. David Hille

20. Henry Slattery

29. Alwyn Davey

37. Kyle Reimers

38. Michael Ross

13. Anthony Long

41. Brendan Lee

27. Luke Davis

42. Nathan Lovett-Murray

45. Hal Hunter

POST 2012 PLAYERS

2013 (8 players)

6. Joe Daniher

9. Brendon Goddard

14. Jason Ashby

33. Dylan Van Unen

35. Martin Gleeson

37. Sean Gregory

38. Nick Kommer

41. Will Hams

2014 (8 players)

3. Paul Chapman

19. Shaun Edwards

27. Zach Merrett

43. Kurt Aylett

46. Orazio Fantasia

44. Fraser Thurlow

45. Johnny Rayner

47. Patrick Ambrose

Daniher was training with the club in 2012 as a F/S who was tied to the club.

 
  On 13/06/2014 at 01:03, ex52k2 said:

If Watson is found guilty does that mean he will have to hand back his Brownlow?

Should. Would?

  On 13/06/2014 at 01:18, Return to Glory said:

Along the same lines, you would think James Hird would make comment in support of the players.

He has made a statement, it's being translated from French into English as we speak.

Merde!


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