32 minutes ago, CBDees said:

Darwin's our gig. Let them play Sunday night in Wellington (NZ)!

The AFL should play this round in Russia, a good way to grow our game internationally and a fitting return for the drug cheats.

Whilst the game itself would be good for Melbourne to be a part of, Essendon can go jump.

They deserved a rubbish fixture this year and still got given a Friday night. They deserve a rubbish fixture next year. 

Melbourne, the Dogs, North and St Kilda have to earn their fixtures, well so does Essendon. 

3 hours ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Out of interest, when was the last time we played Essendon as the home team?

Round 15, 2010.

Before then it was Round 1, 2005 (the Troy Broadbridge game).

So since Round 1 2005, we've had 12 games for 1 home game, 11 away games.

What's a bigger disgrace is that Essendon's clash jumper this year is red. How they can be permitted by the AFL to have a red clash jumper and no white/grey alternative, when we have repeatedly been told we're not allowed that jumper, is beyond me.

8 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

What's a bigger disgrace is that Essendon's clash jumper this year is red. How they can be permitted by the AFL to have a red clash jumper and no white/grey alternative, when we have repeatedly been told we're not allowed that jumper, is beyond me.

Because the AFL is a wholly disinterested, impartial, arms-length organisation that prides itself on being even-handed, won't bow to vested interests, never plays favourites and is not at all arbitrary or vindictive.

The reason we always play Essendon and Carlton as away games at the G is because the MCC requests this.

This is to ensure we play as many games at the MCG as possible.

I would be there with bells on. Imagine watching the young dees come out and put them and their supporters back in their hole in front of a huge crowd and audience. Would be awesome.

Essendon imo will be average next year as the suspended players take time to readjust and the others to slot back in around them. But they would be VERY up for their round 1 match. Id rather play them a few rounds in than round 1. 

I wouldn't want to play them in round 1 next year without knowing their gameplan. 

If we look at this from a practical viewpoint the AFL were always going to help the Bombers out so we shouldn't be surprised ... they're a large corporation/business so making money and lots of it is one of their prime concerns if not their absolute prime concern.  They need Essendon up and running as one of their prime assets.

In terms of ethics, morals & integrity the decision to help the Bombers out is wrong on many fronts but the AFL won't care about that ... and most of the footy viewing public won't care either.  Lets keep it real.  The AFL is not really interested in clean sport because it's all too hard.  And I'm not sure that the public gives 2 hoots either.  1 urine test per player per season is not going to get it done (by a longshot)

So if it's going to happen (and it will) then we can take advantage of that if we're the requested opponent.  A home game in alternate years would be a great money spinner for the club but if we end up playing the Bombers twice then we're assured of another 'potential' blockbuster.

I absolutely hate the use of PED's in sport and if it was up to me they would have copped far harsher penalties but ... it isn't up to me and never will be.  We're part of a sporting organisation that is a mini version of FIFA ... that's the harsh reality folks.

 

I am staggered (yet not surprised) at the complete lack of shame by people at this disgrace of a club. To think they should get a game to celebrate the return of convicted drug cheats just shows the contempt that they have for anyone who believes sport should be free of drugs.

 

ed. We should not deal with these scum WRT Hibberd, get him as a delisted free agent or not at all, don't give the scum anything.

5 minutes ago, Macca said:

If we look at this from a practical viewpoint the AFL were always going to help the Bombers out so we shouldn't be surprised ... they're a large corporation/business so making money and lots of it is one of their prime concerns if not their absolute prime concern.  They need Essendon up and running as one of their prime assets.

In terms of ethics, morals & integrity the decision to help the Bombers out is wrong on many fronts but the AFL won't care about that ... and most of the footy viewing public won't care either.  Lets keep it real.  The AFL is not really interested in clean sport because it's all too hard.  And I'm not sure that the public gives 2 hoots either.  1 urine test per player per season is not going to get it done (by a longshot)

So if it's going to happen (and it will) then we can take advantage of that if we're the requested opponent.  A home game in alternate years would be a great money spinner for the club but if we end up playing the Bombers twice then we're assured of another 'potential' blockbuster.

I absolutely hate the use of PED's in sport and if it was up to me they would have copped far harsher penalties but ... it isn't up to me and never will be.  We're part of a sporting organisation that is a mini version of FIFA ... that's the harsh reality folks.

 

It's time the Genral Public challenged this harsh reality. 

[censored] Essendrug getting a charmed ride...

1 hour ago, Sir Why You Little said:

It's time the Genral Public challenged this harsh reality. 

[censored] Essendrug getting a charmed ride...

That is not going to happen Wyl

Most people I've spoken to about this issue (numerous people) don't really care all that much about the issue.  In the end, people just want their footy team to win and there simply aren't that many people who are outraged.  Their love of the sport rules even though the team in question is a hated foe.

There's not that many on this site who care enough either apart from a dozen or so posters who feature prominently on the EFC drug threads (of which I'm one of them) ... it seems like it's a lot more but the majority view is rather silent on this one.  That's my take on it anyway. 

 

 

13 minutes ago, Macca said:

That is not going to happen Wyl

Most people I've spoken to about this issue (hundreds of people) don't care (that's outside of the internet)  In the end, people just want their footy team to win.  There simply aren't that many people who are outraged.  Their love of the sport rules even though the subject team is a hated foe.

There's not that many on this site who care ether apart from a very loud dozen or so posters ... it seems like it's a lot more but the majority view is rather silent on this one.  That's my take on it anyway. 

 

 

I agree but it doesn't mean its right!!

19 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

I agree but it doesn't mean its right!!

I just know how all these large sporting bodies work ... they all primarily work off the same agenda.  Money is at the heart of the issue and Essendon being down = less money. 

You and I are on the same page here Wyl, I'm more highlighting the practicalities of the situation.

I'd be happy for this game to occur if it was our home game. I can't remember our last home against them so bugger em. 

No doubt chose us because we always seem to choke against them. 

I don't mind the idea, particularly if Hird is given a lap of honour at half time.

On 8/21/2016 at 2:47 AM, monoccular said:

And of course Gill will accede to anything to help this poor, misunderstood victim of a club back on their feet.

Bloody cheek of them. 

Gill was already quoted earlier in the year that one of the AFL's priorities is to help in the "rehabilitation" of the Essendon Footy Club.

On 8/21/2016 at 8:40 AM, Lucifer's Hero said:

Since when does the bottom team get Friday nights!  No other 'low' clubs get prime FTA time slots.  They get ANZAC Day, The Indigenous Game vs Richmond.  They do not deserve another blockbuster let alone another prime FTA time slot. 

STKilda, Bulldogs, North and Us have had to earn them the hard way - on our merits by winning games, not having them handed to us on a silver platter.  Will be interesting to see how many Friday night games we get!!!!

I bet they did not have the courtesy of asking our club to participate before making their request to the AFL.

Great points all round

On 8/21/2016 at 11:41 AM, titan_uranus said:

What's a bigger disgrace is that Essendon's clash jumper this year is red. How they can be permitted by the AFL to have a red clash jumper and no white/grey alternative, when we have repeatedly been told we're not allowed that jumper, is beyond me.

These are the little things that bug the [censored] out of me about the club. You want to earn respect, stop letting the AFL push you around

23 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

The reason we always play Essendon and Carlton as away games at the G is because the MCC requests this.

This is to ensure we play as many games at the MCG as possible.

We could play them twice (home AND away)

just wait and watch the afl give the bummers the easiest fixture of all clubs (in the name of rehabilitation)

On 21 August 2016 at 0:19 PM, Bring-Back-Powell said:

The reason we always play Essendon and Carlton as away games at the G is because the MCC requests this.

This is to ensure we play as many games at the MCG as possible.

If that's the case then why can't we play Gold Coast and GWS as away games at the MCG, it would achieve the MCC's purpose and give the interstate clubs the opportunity of playing at the G. There may only be 15,000 supporters at the games but MFC supporters would be happy.

That way we could play Essendon and Carlton twice a year at the G, as well and get even more games there, the MCC would be over the moon.