This Hardie guy has been possibly the biggest scumbag of the whole sage and thats saying something

The bloke he's trying to protect is a bigger scumbag. In fact if McDevitts comments were so problematic why hasn't Dank complained?

Er ... Perhaps Dank might have a problem fronting up to the Feds with his complaint?

For some time now, the AFL has - quite appropriately - let ASADA take the lead in all aspects of this hideous debacle.

Now Bomber Thompson has reputedly refused to pay the $30k fine.

Others may know better than I - but I assume that Thompson has never signed anything making this a legally enforeceable debt. Even if he has - a long drawn out set of debt collection procedures which Thompson could string out for months/years wouldn't really send out the sort of message the AFL needs to broadcast

Putting this aside ,the AFL has 5 options

1. Call for payment within ,say 7 days, advising that failure to do so will be deemed contempt of competition rules leading to immediate disbarment from all /any AFL related positions for an indefinite period

2. Call for payment within, say 7 days, advising that the Commission will consider appropriate sanctions for non-payment at its next meeting

3. Call for payment within say 7 days advising that the Commission will await the outcome of ASADA' s action against the players before determining appropriate sanctions for non payment

4. Call for payment within say 7 days advising that the Commission will await the outcome of Hird' s appeal before determining appropriate sanctions for non-payment

5. Make no public statement indicating that it is a private matter between Thompson and itself.

As it has already been leaked to the media - and Thompson can comment at any time - Option 5 isn't really an option at all. As the fine was for bringing the game into disrepute the ongoing ASADA enquiry - and Hirds's appeal - is beside the point

If the AFL wishes to assert itself as a strong body operating under a set of rules agreed by all its member bodies, then surely Option 2 is unnecessarily weak and indecisive.

This leaves only Option 1- strong, clear, reasonable

Thompson may already have decided to step away from the game - and any sanctions will be inconsequential. But the AFL needs to jump in - and withdraw the right before Thompson thumbs his nose at the whole competition - and at the whole investigation.

For some time now, the AFL has - quite appropriately - let ASADA take the lead in all aspects of this hideous debacle.

Now Bomber Thompson has reputedly refused to pay the $30k fine.

Others may know better than I - but I assume that Thompson has never signed anything making this a legally enforeceable debt. Even if he has - a long drawn out set of debt collection procedures which Thompson could string out for months/years wouldn't really send out the sort of message the AFL needs to broadcast

Putting this aside ,the AFL has 5 options

1. Call for payment within ,say 7 days, advising that failure to do so will be deemed contempt of competition rules leading to immediate disbarment from all /any AFL related positions for an indefinite period

2. Call for payment within, say 7 days, advising that the Commission will consider appropriate sanctions for non-payment at its next meeting

3. Call for payment within say 7 days advising that the Commission will await the outcome of ASADA' s action against the players before determining appropriate sanctions for non payment

4. Call for payment within say 7 days advising that the Commission will await the outcome of Hird' s appeal before determining appropriate sanctions for non-payment

5. Make no public statement indicating that it is a private matter between Thompson and itself.

As it has already been leaked to the media - and Thompson can comment at any time - Option 5 isn't really an option at all. As the fine was for bringing the game into disrepute the ongoing ASADA enquiry - and Hirds's appeal - is beside the point

If the AFL wishes to assert itself as a strong body operating under a set of rules agreed by all its member bodies, then surely Option 2 is unnecessarily weak and indecisive.

This leaves only Option 1- strong, clear, reasonable

Thompson may already have decided to step away from the game - and any sanctions will be inconsequential. But the AFL needs to jump in - and withdraw the right before Thompson thumbs his nose at the whole competition - and at the whole investigation.

They have already told him when to pay - why give him 7 days?

He is non compliant with AFL directives which surely means he could not be registered to partake in AFL in any official capacity.

This leaves only Option 1- strong, clear, reasonable

Plus penalty interest ;-)

They have already told him when to pay - why give him 7 days?

He is non compliant with AFL directives which surely means he could not be registered to partake in AFL in any official capacity.

he also has removed himself from the afl coaches association a while back

Bombas behaviour is bizarre. Raises the possibility of a significant mental health issue.

Bombas behaviour is bizarre. Raises the possibility of a significant mental health issue.

Unless you are a medical professional that knows Bomber personally, it is your post that is bizarre.

yaaawwwnnn! I have mistakenly ventured onto the Essednon website?

Unless you are a medical professional that knows Bomber personally, it is your post that is bizarre.

His speech at the best and fairest was odd and his inability to let go of the coaching position when he said previously he didn't want it was a dramatic turn around. The Suns quickly withdrew their interest - some sort of alarm bells were ringing.

He has withdrawn from the Coaches association, put the AFL seriously offside and has not spoken to Hird for a month without making it clear if he will stay with the Dons or not. His Press conference performances were entertaining but eccentric.

He has really isolated himself and looks to have no chance of getting a football dept position anytime soon.

There is something not right.

I can't work out how Bomber escapes censure for his involvement in the filthy supplements episode.

By all means Hird should be banned from AFL. So should Bomber.

Its karma that Bomber is not positioned anywhere in the AFL.

His contempt for his lightweight fine of $30,000 is neither here nor there.

He should take his tortured soul elsewhere.

He can take the good Dr Reid with him too.

Bombas behaviour is bizarre. Raises the possibility of a significant mental health issue.

substances of potential.

His speech at the best and fairest was odd and his inability to let go of the coaching position when he said previously he didn't want it was a dramatic turn around. The Suns quickly withdrew their interest - some sort of alarm bells were ringing.

He has withdrawn from the Coaches association, put the AFL seriously offside and has not spoken to Hird for a month without making it clear if he will stay with the Dons or not. His Press conference performances were entertaining but eccentric.

He has really isolated himself and looks to have no chance of getting a football dept position anytime soon.

There is something not right.

Totally agree with that assembly of facts

They have already told him when to pay - why give him 7 days?

He is non compliant with AFL directives which surely means he could not be registered to partake in AFL in any official capacity.

Fair point on the 7 days . Just reckon one final warning is consistent with their silence on the matter as Friday's deadline came and went.

His speech at the best and fairest was odd and his inability to let go of the coaching position when he said previously he didn't want it was a dramatic turn around. The Suns quickly withdrew their interest - some sort of alarm bells were ringing.

He has withdrawn from the Coaches association, put the AFL seriously offside and has not spoken to Hird for a month without making it clear if he will stay with the Dons or not. His Press conference performances were entertaining but eccentric.

He has really isolated himself and looks to have no chance of getting a football dept position anytime soon.

There is something not right.

He is most definitely eccentric - and rebellious,Given the bizarre behavior that has gone on around him over the past couple of years. I'm not sure we can say much more.

To me, the issue is not Thompson's behavior - but the AFL's reaction to a refusal to accept sanction.Can anyone - for any reason - snub the AFL without a strong unhesitating response?

At a stretch, I guess I could give the AFL until the day after Cup Day to react - but not a day longer.

yaaawwwnnn! I have mistakenly ventured onto the Essednon website?

Next time you click onto a thread it might pay you to read the title.

His speech at the best and fairest was odd and his inability to let go of the coaching position when he said previously he didn't want it was a dramatic turn around. The Suns quickly withdrew their interest - some sort of alarm bells were ringing.

He has withdrawn from the Coaches association, put the AFL seriously offside and has not spoken to Hird for a month without making it clear if he will stay with the Dons or not. His Press conference performances were entertaining but eccentric.

He has really isolated himself and looks to have no chance of getting a football dept position anytime soon.

There is something not right.

Bomber has always been an eccentric. Maybe he just doesn't give a stuff about the AFL anymore. That would explain leaving the CA. He's said before he would like to walk away, and he's a wealthy man with significant business interests outside footy. I've been told by an Ess person he doesn't want to pay the fine on principle and he's had enough of Hird. To claim he has mental health issues based upon your post above is drawing a long bow and disrespectful.

Bomber has always been an eccentric. Maybe he just doesn't give a stuff about the AFL anymore. That would explain leaving the CA. He's said before he would like to walk away, and he's a wealthy man with significant business interests outside footy. I've been told by an Ess person he doesn't want to pay the fine on principle and he's had enough of Hird. To claim he has mental health issues based upon your post above is drawing a long bow and disrespectful.

Quite right. Like many people, he's just not addicted to the game any more.

Bomber has always been an eccentric. Maybe he just doesn't give a stuff about the AFL anymore. That would explain leaving the CA. He's said before he would like to walk away, and he's a wealthy man with significant business interests outside footy. I've been told by an Ess person he doesn't want to pay the fine on principle and he's had enough of Hird. To claim he has mental health issues based upon your post above is drawing a long bow and disrespectful.

He didn't 'claim' he merely said it raised the possibility. Long bows are the stuff of Demonland and not much respect is shown to a lot of our players, so a tiny bit of disrespect for an oppo coach doesn't worry me much.

He didn't 'claim' he merely said it raised the possibility. Long bows are the stuff of Demonland and not much respect is shown to a lot of our players, so a tiny bit of disrespect for an oppo coach doesn't worry me much.

Splitting hairs, but quite correct sue. Not many of our players will finish their careers as a champion player, a premiership captain and multiple flag coach. If they did, I don't think too many reasonable people would show disrespect.

To say someone may have a mental health issue is not disrespectful and it was meant to be.

Anyway I probably shouldn't have posted my view but I am involved in the treatment of many such people and his behaviour raised some red flags.

I always get concerned when people isolate themselves - I hope he does have some supports.

To say someone may have a mental health issue is not disrespectful and it was meant to be.

Anyway I probably shouldn't have posted my view but I am involved in the treatment of many such people and his behaviour raised some red flags.

I always get concerned when people isolate themselves - I hope he does have some supports.

Do you know him personally? Have you treated him? Or are you raising the mental health flag based upon media spin and reporting which is rarely balanced or fully accurate? That is disrespectful. To Bomber, to mental health professionals and to people with mental health issues.

Do you know him personally? Have you treated him? Or are you raising the mental health flag based upon media spin and reporting which is rarely balanced or fully accurate? That is disrespectful. To Bomber, to mental health professionals and to people with mental health issues.

Get over it.

Get over it.

Don't post mental health rumours and I will.

Don't post mental health rumours and I will.

Self righteous prat.

Bomber has always been an eccentric. Maybe he just doesn't give a stuff about the AFL anymore. That would explain leaving the CA. He's said before he would like to walk away, and he's a wealthy man with significant business interests outside footy. I've been told by an Ess person he doesn't want to pay the fine on principle and he's had enough of Hird. To claim he has mental health issues based upon your post above is drawing a long bow and disrespectful.

Not that I would doubt an Essendon source, but if Bomber is standing on principle, it's surprising that he hasn't let this be more widely known, if only to glean whatever minimal public support may still be out there. Or maybe he's just gone loopy.

he's still a wacko

seems to go with success for some - the plumber, bomba, pagan, mad mick