THE ESSENDON 34: ON TRIAL

[whatwhat say what 23,639]

Interesting, thanks earl

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[SaberFang 7,151]

I work with Hal's mother and she is a force to be reckoned with. It didn't surprise me when I heard he was the mystery player. She hasn't told anyone, it was supposed to be kept confidential. But she is after justice and she will get it one way or another in my opinion.

She was appalled by the way the club communicated with the parents and how her son was off loaded after his rookie contract was up. He had worked through numerous injuries only to be unloaded when it suited the club. She was less than impressed by James H. But that is to be expected I think as a mum. But she is no fool and has not been impressed by the way the Club has handled their players and the issue.

In her view her son has been injected with an unknown cocktail of supplements or whatever they were and then unloaded by the club with no support system in place. You are on your own son. Any wonder Mum might be mad?

But... but... Robbo said the story about the upset mother was a hoax!

[Cards13 9,117]

Thanks Earl.

[Sir Why You Little 37,342]

Slobbo has been very quiet...

[Dr. Gonzo 24,460]

Slobbo has been very quiet...

360 back next week just in time for the [censored] to hit the fan again. No doubt there will be some more delusional whinging and then a refusal to talk about it because "it's not what footys about mate, let's get on with the real stuff"

[SaberFang 7,151]

At least Roosy is back to speak some common sense into him. Not sure about Bomber's replacement though. Obviously Eddie's influence there.

[rjay 25,355]

At least Roosy is back to speak some common sense into him. Not sure about Bomber's replacement though. Obviously Eddie's influence there.

Is it Buckley?

Thought it might be, he is a good media performer and may well be in the hot seat this year.

[wattsup 470]

There is a show on this week called the round table they are doing previews on all clubs doing the dees Thursday night at 7:30 has been pretty good so far apart from the episode where brereton was on, he is a moron 7:30 fox footy don't mind Jono brown either

[What 18,810]

I work with Hal's mother and she is a force to be reckoned with. It didn't surprise me when I heard he was the mystery player. She hasn't told anyone, it was supposed to be kept confidential. But she is after justice and she will get it one way or another in my opinion.

She was appalled by the way the club communicated with the parents and how her son was off loaded after his rookie contract was up. He had worked through numerous injuries only to be unloaded when it suited the club. She was less than impressed by James H. But that is to be expected I think as a mum. But she is no fool and has not been impressed by the way the Club has handled their players and the issue.

In her view her son has been injected with an unknown cocktail of supplements or whatever they were and then unloaded by the club with no support system in place. You are on your own son. Any wonder Mum might be mad?

Interesting stuff, and I hope every normal person shakesHals hand if they cross him in the street cos god knows those Essendon supporting losers will be trying to burn him alive

[AzzKikA 2,371]

All Essendrugs supporters are completely ignoring this saga, both my Mother and Sister are Essendrugs supporters and as soon as you bring it up they tell you to not talk about it, or they dont follow footy anymore. I really think the whole team needs to be punished for the year. I don't care about the players who didn't have anything to do with it, they way the club has dragged this out with utter contempt is ludicrous, and what will they get? A Fine? They should take Jobe's brownlow off him, do what they did to the storm, no points, but for 2 years not 1. And no draft picks. Just so sick to death of this black cloud.

[Lucifers Hero 40,564]

Xarron and others make some good points. The AFL is not to blame for kids using drugs in sport or anywhere. However, there have been various times where an AFL player has been in the public eye over a drug issue. The AFL did not take those opportunities to take a public stand and condemn drugs. I don't recall a 'No drugs in sport' commentary from them. Maybe Andy D said it once or twice re EFC saga, not sure.

I commend the AFL for their public stand and campaigns on racial abuse, gay rights, women in the AFL, indigenous players in the AFL etc. They have been excellent in publicly supporting a range of social issues in sport.

But they have publicly remained silent when it came to condemning drugs in sport/AFL. One would be forgiven in thinking it is paying lip service to the problem. Some would think trying to sweep it under the carpet. Others may think the silence is tacit acceptance. By staying silent there hasn't been leadership coming from the AFL. Would it make a difference to junior AFL. Who knows.

Has the horse bolted? Maybe I was hasty in making that comparison. But the AFL need to find their voice and have a 'no drugs in sport' public campaign because as Pigdog noted the problem at junior and country AFL has been known for several years.

'No drugs in sport' needs to be a new mantra by the AFL. It will take some courage (and slick PR) to do that in the aftermath of the EFC saga but it does need to take leadership on a major issue already affecting its future players.

[sue 9,237]

As yet another example of the media bias in this, the bloke who does the sports segments on ABC Radio National breakfast has failed to mention the fact that an ex-EFC player was suing at all. You'd think that was a pretty hot story.

[old dee 24,028]

No surprising but the "Hal Hunter" story did not make today's addition of the HUN.

Well I could not not find it.

[Dr John Dee 1,057]

As yet another example of the media bias in this, the bloke who does the sports segments on ABC Radio National breakfast has failed to mention the fact that an ex-EFC player was suing at all. You'd think that was a pretty hot story.

That would be Warwick Hadfield I assume. He's so far into Essendon's pocket that he couldn't see anything for the lint.

[beelzebub 23,390]

All Essendrugs supporters are completely ignoring this saga, both my Mother and Sister are Essendrugs supporters and as soon as you bring it up they tell you to not talk about it, or they dont follow footy anymore. I really think the whole team needs to be punished for the year. I don't care about the players who didn't have anything to do with it, they way the club has dragged this out with utter contempt is ludicrous, and what will they get? A Fine? They should take Jobe's brownlow off him, do what they did to the storm, no points, but for 2 years not 1. And no draft picks. Just so sick to death of this black cloud.

A son of mine ( step son..but nice lad) , an exceptionally clever and with in bloke for 99% of things is also an essendon supporter, as is his sister. She wouldnt know one end of a footy fro the other but hes rather keen on the game. To him its all a beat up, nothing to see here ,they'll all get off... move along, Hird is a dead set champ etc.

On one level i find it fascinating, on another sad.

[beelzebub 23,390]

That would be Warwick Hadfield I assume. He's so far into Essendon's pocket that he couldn't see anything for the lint.

So many in denial

Are there enough psych wards to cope with the reality about to unfold ??

[AzzKikA 2,371]

A son of mine ( step son..but nice lad) , an exceptionally clever and with in bloke for 99% of things is also an essendon supporter, as is his sister. She wouldnt know one end of a footy fro the other but hes rather keen on the game. To him its all a beat up, nothing to see here ,they'll all get off... move along, Hird is a dead set champ etc.

On one level i find it fascinating, on another sad.

That's what i mean, just completely oblivious. Its like they do not want to think about the possibility that 34 players (some not playing with them) could be suspended for a long time, including their captain.

[Redleg 42,048]

But... but... Robbo said the story about the upset mother was a hoax!

Different upset mother.

[John Crow Batty 8,886]

All Essendrugs supporters are completely ignoring this saga, both my Mother and Sister are Essendrugs supporters and as soon as you bring it up they tell you to not talk about it, or they dont follow footy anymore. I really think the whole team needs to be punished for the year. I don't care about the players who didn't have anything to do with it, they way the club has dragged this out with utter contempt is ludicrous, and what will they get? A Fine? They should take Jobe's brownlow off him, do what they did to the storm, no points, but for 2 years not 1. And no draft picks. Just so sick to death of this black cloud.

Ostrichcism has gripped Bomberland. The only Essendon supporter that I have had the chance to discuss the issue with in depth wants Hird gone and is sick of the entire business and propaganda. He must be a minority.

[Its Time for Another 4,306]

Different upset mother.

Oh! How do you know? Do you know who the upset mother was. I thought no one knew.

[hardtack 10,982]

Slobbo has been very quiet...

I like to give him the occasional nudge on Twitter.

[hardtack 10,982]

Ostrichcism has gripped Bomberland. The only Essendon supporter that I have had the chance to discuss the issue with in depth wants Hird gone and is sick of the entire business and propaganda. He must be a minority.

Well, hopefully after next Tueday they will have been hit with Ostracism.

[SaberFang 7,151]

Is it Buckley?

Thought it might be, he is a good media performer and may well be in the hot seat this year.

Yep, Bucks and Roosy on Mondays.

And my most disliked current player (other than one deserter from our club) at Essendrug has replaced Bob Murphy opposite Jordan Lewis. Will definitely be skipping Tuesday nights of 360 this year.

[What 18,810]

And my most disliked current player (other than one deserter from our club) at Essendrug has replaced Bob Murphy opposite Jordan Lewis.

Who is it?

Of course they had to have more Essendope representation on the show, didnt they? Mark Robinson is such a [censored] head and was already too much Bomber cheerleading on his own

[AzzKikA 2,371]

Why the hell have an Essendrugs player on, there are other clubs you know!