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[titan_uranus 25,174]

To be committing a crime you need to have a motive. Otherwise it's just happenstance. I can't see any benefit to be gained from "tanking" under the current rules.

No you don't.

Look up 'strict liability' or 'absolute liability'.

Regardless of motive, what they are doing is exactly what we did.

[FireInTheBennelly 4,101]

100% tanking

[Ethan Tremblay 31,243]

To be committing a crime you need to have a motive. Otherwise it's just happenstance. I can't see any benefit to be gained from "tanking" under the current rules.

You don't need motive. Obtain a copy of your states Criminal Code and read the elements to any of the offences. Motive won't be one of them.

They may have intent, which is obviously different to motive.

Edited August 2, 2014 by Ethan Tremblay

[chook fowler 19,694]

I believe they are tanking but it is a risky strategy when trying to build a supporter base in rugby territory.

Hope they battle getting members.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Of all the hundreds, perhaps thousands, of posts on Demonland about Scully moving to GWS, is this the first time it's been linked to "un-Australian" behaviour? Fine work, dee-luded.

the AFL sanctioning of a first term contracted kid, to just lie, & then leave.... not $cully's deceit.

[Macca 17,113]

To be committing a crime you need to have a motive. Otherwise it's just happenstance. I can't see any benefit to be gained from "tanking" under the current rules.

Tanking has been going on for quite some time in a number of sports where a priority pick hasn't been on offer. The thinking is the same all over - offer up a prize like the first pick and a number of sporting teams or clubs will take the bait. The priority pick increases the likelihood of tanking but it's not the sole reason that tanking takes place.

Too many link tanking to the priority pick far too much - the lower the pick the better, is how most or many would view things. Hard to prove but if logic is applied, that thinking stands to reason.

I don't have a great deal of faith in the draft and have always had that view so therefore, I see very little point in tanking for a marginally better placed draft pick ... however, mine is probably a minority view. Now, like me, you may may not see the benefit in tanking for a lower pick but do you speak for the "probable" majority? (or a large number of other people)

GWS are probably tanking. I reckon they've done it before and the AFL turned a blind eye - out of sight, out of mind. The footy public won't care unless the footy public wants a head to kick. Most people couldn't care less about GWS and it's doubtful they'll care unless GWS become a threat.

Edited August 2, 2014 by Macca

[binman 44,530]

The Petracca Cup is in full swing.

Surely they would have played him then

[dee-luded 2,959]

gws just took Patton off and put Mumford forward and are now operating without a proper ruckman. Tannkkkkk

tanks are rolling, not just in the ukraine or gaza.

To be committing a crime you need to have a motive. Otherwise it's just happenstance. I can't see any benefit to be gained from "tanking" under the current rules.

kidding. happenstance???

more words. & less integrity. you should take up party politics. I feel you would have a feeling for it.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Bet the AFL look the other way for GWS. God we were bunnies to cop the wack we did.

not necessarily, with the swings & roundabouts

[dee-luded 2,959]

So, if you've got him blocked and I quote him, you then get to see what he wrote? My apologies for exposing him to you.

but its all written here, for the future to witness. thats the point. & the truth will be seen.

[dee-luded 2,959]

I believe they are tanking but it is a risky strategy when trying to build a supporter base in rugby territory.

Hope they battle getting members.

they've got to try to get the players that importantly fil the gaps they have. Inside hardness is a must for them. they are very short of hardness all over.

[praha 11,253]

Can't say I'm glad to see a young kid with well-known knee issues having to go under the knife again at 23.

For as much as I hate the bloke for leaving, I can't take pleasure in seeing someone go down like this.

[Bang Bang Bang 5,839]

Seriously everyone its time to get over it and move on. Three years is enough!

He is not the first guy to leave for money and damn well won't be the last.

Anyone who gets paid to do anything and then gets an offer to do it somewhere else for a lot more money would take it. The kid took hold of the greatest opportunity a 20 year old would ever get and good luck to him. Anyone who says they wouldn't do the same is lying to them selves.

Chasing a once-in-a-lifetime deal is OK, although my personal (and perhaps biased) opinion is that it was a cheeky thing to do so early in his career.

It's the way he handled the whole thing that stunk. Both during and afterwards - coming out in the media and potting the club for it's incompentence.

I don't begrudge Sylvia, Rivers, even Scott Thompson (and soon to be Frawley) for moving on. Scully, on the other hand can get stuffed.

[Supermercado 2,802]

Last time he ended his season early he was next seen signing for a new team. Where's he going this time? Has probably decided that he's got enough money in the bank and he can play against a similar level in the EDFL.

Edited August 2, 2014 by Supermercado

[Tony Tea 2,814]

Meanwhile, GWS players are gagging to get out of the place. Rich pickings for a clever club. Just as long as we don't try any stupid revenge stunt and pay massive overs for a GWS player.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Can't say I'm glad to see a young kid with well-known knee issues having to go under the knife again at 23.

For as much as I hate the bloke for leaving, I can't take pleasure in seeing someone go down like this.

go down? or just having a cleanup.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,102]

Meanwhile, GWS players are gagging to get out of the place. Rich pickings for a clever club. Just as long as we don't try any stupid revenge stunt and pay massive overs for a GWS player.

Like this?

It's only fair that they get hit after their deliberate strategy of plundering the youth of the competition. Personally, while I want another quality youngster for us, I would also be very happy to see the Bulldogs get one of them. The doggies were the worst his side from the expansion clubs poaching players and got the worst compensation.

[Dr. Gonzo 24,443]

Seriously everyone its time to get over it and move on. Three years is enough!

He is not the first guy to leave for money and damn well won't be the last.

Anyone who gets paid to do anything and then gets an offer to do it somewhere else for a lot more money would take it. The kid took hold of the greatest opportunity a 20 year old would ever get and good luck to him. Anyone who says they wouldn't do the same is lying to them selves.

Yeah that's all well and good but sport is emotional, check.your logic at the door.

Seriously I am over it but will still enjoy giving it to him every time he plays us for the rest of his career.

[baysidedave 246]

I know I should be a better person and forgive and forget and all that, but this brought a smile to my face:

Scully out for season.

don't give a rats tossbag about Scully, if he was a decent player l would but because he is very average don't care.............

[dee-luded 2,959]

Meanwhile, GWS players are gagging to get out of the place. Rich pickings for a clever club. Just as long as we don't try any stupid revenge stunt and pay massive overs for a GWS player.

or try to screw them over. just be in a win win with them is the way, imo. we can get into an intercity rivalry with them in 4 yrs time.

[rjay 25,302]

Maybe they're tanking, maybe they're not. If not then Cameron can't coach. Why would he tag Houli and let Ellis run free, any AFL coach, in fact anyone with a passing interest in football would know that Ellis is the more dangerous player. To little to late Leon.

Tanking has been going on in a number of sports where a priority pick hasn't been on offer. The thinking is the same all over - offer up a prize like the first pick and a lot of sporting organizations will take the bait. The priority pick increases the likelihood of tanking but it's not the sole reason.

Too many link tanking to the priority pick far too much - the lower the pick, the better, is how most or many would view things. Hard to prove but if logic is applied, that thinking stands to reason.

I don't have a great deal of faith in the draft and have always had that view so therefore, I see very little point in tanking for a marginally better placed draft pick ... however, mine is probably a minority view. Now, like me, you may may not see the benefit in tanking for a lower pick but do you speak for the "probable" majority? (or a large number of other people)

GWS are probably tanking. I reckon they've done it before and the AFL turned a blind eye - out of sight, out of mind. The footy public won't care unless the footy public want a head to kick. Most people couldn't care less about GWS and they won't do until they're a threat.

I think that is more than likely 'Macca'.

[SaberFang 7,151]

From reports they are highly keen on Petracca. Obviously unhappy about any situation where we finish beneath them on the ladder, as our two picks before them will probably ensure Petracca is long gone before their first pick.

Solution? Tank! Also gives us very little bargaining power to trade picks and nab Cameron/Shiel, so it's quite logical for them to stay beneath us.

[Demon Disciple 12,452]

I hope like hell that in a couple of weeks, we give them the thumping they deserve.

All the while we continue talking with Petracca, saying "do you want to be coached by Roos and stay in Victoria, or play in the a$$ end of the AFL?"

Get him to tell GWS he will be leaving the first chance he gets if he is drafted by them. Wingard did it, why can't Petracca?

Edited August 2, 2014 by Demon Disciple

[dee-luded 2,959]

I hope like hell that in a couple of weeks, we give them the thumping they deserve.

All the while we continue talking with Petracca, saying "do you want to be coached by Roos and stay in Victoria, or play in the a$$ end of the AFL?"

Get him to tell GWS he will be leaving the first chance he gets if he is drafted by them. Wingard did it, why can't Petracca?

because he'd probably like to go to the awks or cats? this could allow them to deal with GWS to try to nab him for something tradable?

nah lets get under their skin, & work our leverage. we either keep or trade whichever works best.

[Moneider96 1,045]

Let the Petracca cup begin. Jokes, I don't give a flying [censored] if we get him or not, as long as we keep showing signs of improvement. Oh btw I think I heard from somewhere that they're (GWS) already talking to him. I'm not sure if all clubs do that?

Edited August 2, 2014 by Moneider96