THE SAGA CONTINUES - WADA APPEALS

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

nothing on failure to keep appropriate records

Probably all part of the charge of not providing a safe work environment.

"What did you inject?"

"Dunno, got no records"

"How can you be sure it was safe?"

"Dunno, got no records, but we're pretty sure it cures cancer"

Sounds like an unsafe environment to me.

[ManDee 7,222]

I am attempting to adopt the "I told you so" pose (without out appearing too smug) with some EFC supporters that thought this would never happen. Very hard to reduce the smug level.

Stuff it, suck it up Essendon hahahhahahahh etc.

Edited November 9, 2015 by ManDee

[John Crow Batty 8,879]

Probably all part of the charge of not providing a safe work environment.

"What did you inject?"

"Dunno, got no records"

"How can you be sure it was safe?"

"Dunno, got no records, but we're pretty sure it cures cancer"

Sounds like an unsafe environment to me.

Probably all part of the charge of not providing a safe work environment.

"What did you inject?"

"Dunno, got no records"

"How can you be sure it was safe?"

"Dunno, got no records, but we're pretty sure it cures cancer"

Sounds like an unsafe environment to me.

Failure to keep records is part of the evidence to establish they failed to maintain a safe working environment most likely.

[sue 9,144]

nothing on failure to keep appropriate records

I guess that is part of the vague words that constitute the charge.

However I would have thought injecting god knows what is more than "failing to provide a safe environment" etc. If I stab you I don't get charged with failing to provide a safe environment, though unlike the EFC players, you probably didn't consent to it. But if I help you commit suicide, I don't get charged with failing to provide a safe environment. I guess this is all Worksafe jargon though.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

WorkSafe aren't the fastest operators are they.

[Chris 2,892]

About time, certainly bought a smile to my face but I am not confident at all that the Essendon delusionals will actually see what this is, all they will see is another conspiracy!

[Gorgoroth 13,019]

This obviously a AFL conspiracy!

[old dee 23,872]

This obviously a AFL conspiracy!

What another one!

[Guest]

This obviously a AFL conspiracy!

The same one that has tried to create a brokered outcome until St. James thought he could could bluff and bluster his way out of this mess!

[Chris 2,892]

What another one!

Same one, it also involves the Labor Party, AFL, ASADA, WADA, CAS, the other 17 clubs, all news outlets, the UN, Greenpeace, the International Climate Commission, and the Iranian Government Nuclear program. There are suspicions Kim Jong Un is also involved although that can not be confirmed at this point.

[old dee 23,872]

Same one, it also involves the Labor Party, AFL, ASADA, WADA, CAS, the other 17 clubs, all news outlets, the UN, Greenpeace, the International Climate Commission, and the Iranian Government Nuclear program. There are suspicions Kim Jong Un is also involved although that can not be confirmed at this point.

Gold!

[Gorgoroth 13,019]

Worse than all you written... WORSE!!!

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

Well this is disappointing:

"The Bombers will be forced to the Melbourne Magistrate’s Court and are set to face a maximum $305,000 fine."

"It is understood no Essendon directors or staff will face punishment."

Source: http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/essendon-charged-for-failing-to-provide-safe-workplace-during-2012-supplements-saga/story-e6frf3e3-1227601416925

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

So even if it goes through, apparently injecting 34 people with unknown drugs is only worth a $305,000 fine.

OD's wet tram ticket I guess.

[daisycutter 29,738]

$305k per victim or injection would be more fun

[old dee 23,872]

$305k per victim or injection would be more fun

Time for a lie down dc

[thevil1 421]

We got fined more for 'not tanking'!!! Wtf? Another useless, toothless government agency.... Get rid of em all & we'd save billions. I bet $300k doesn't even cover the cost to the public for the 'investigation'!! Pathetic

[thevil1 421]

They should also be fined for bringing the game into disrepute if the afl had any backbone.

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,909]

The EFC statement published today says:

"Essendon Football Club has been assisting WorkSafe with its investigation and agreed to the charges laid today.

The charges reflect the governance failings of the Club at that time, which the Club has accepted responsibility.

As this matter is now before the Court, the Club will make no further comment at this time."

Seems to me that this mean they will plead guilty.

I note also the comment about a $305,000 fine. Another media outlet (I'll see if I can find it) said the maximum fine could be $1.3 million. I don't know whether employers are able to plea bargain, though. Any of our learned friends know whether the fine is solely the discretion of the Court or whether the Court is 'advised' by the prosecution what an appropriate penalty might be?

[Lucifers Hero 40,362]

A few posters on here will be bitterly disappointed having believed (fantasised really) that Worksafe will throw the book at the Club, Directors and all sorts of coaches and staff...even jail terms were mentioned...

Investigation over!

This is where it ends as far as Worksafe and all associated with EFC.

The good news for us is, Goodwin can continue on as intended...never in doubt imho.

[Sir Why You Little 37,129]

$305,000 is one average player wage for a year

What kind of pisspoor deterent is that??

Might as well just juice up and pay for a good QC

Pathetic attitude

[beelzebub 23,383]

Shows what a contrivance and a lap dog Worksafe is. Disgusting really.

Easy for big business to just do what it likes and ante up for what ever plss poor effort WS effects.

Should be a Royal Commision into the drugs program and scope all and sundry wo were either supposedly in positions of governance and/or the enforcement of codes and laws.

Pays to have people in high offices when dealing with corrupt government and their agencies.

[jnrmac 20,186]

As Jon Ralp I think tweeted, $305k on top of the $5million they have already spend is chicken feed.....

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

As Jon Ralp I think tweeted, $305k on top of the $5million they have already spend is chicken feed.....

Yep.

Unless the a guilty verdict on Worksafe opens them up to litigation from the players, the $305k is nothing. It's pocket change to Little.

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,909]

Shows what a contrivance and a lap dog Worksafe is. Disgusting really.

Easy for big business to just do what it likes and ante up for what ever plss poor effort WS effects.

Should be a Royal Commision into the drugs program and scope all and sundry wo were either supposedly in positions of governance and/or the enforcement of codes and laws.

Pays to have people in high offices when dealing with corrupt government and their agencies.

As every politician knows (or should know), don't start a Royal Commission unless you know for sure what the outcome is going to be. There's no way I want there to be a Royal Commission given I have no idea what's been happening at any club, but specifically ours.