THE BOMBERS' DOPING SAGA - THE FAT LADY SINGS

[rjay 24,993]

14 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

 

The police! May as well have reported it to the janitor!

Leading Essendon connections/supporters:

• Current EFC Club Chairman: Ex Federal ALP Minister
• Current EFC Club Director: Ex Chief Commissioner of Police, Victoria
• Victorian Premier
• Victorian Governor
• Past No 1 ticket holder: Ex Federal Liberal Treasurer/Deputy Prime Minister

I don't have much confidence the Police finding concrete evidence to support Wallis or Elliot's worksafe claims. 

But they may well find sufficient evidence to support Tanner's complaint of 'inappropriate demands and threats'.  

The little guys don't usually win when faced with the might of the big end of town.

EFC have reported it to the Police 'Lucifer'...

Do you think they might find evidence or lack thereof to support EFC?

Edited March 9, 2017 by rjay

[picket fence 17,181]

12 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Just [censored] nuke the joint.

Essendope, the perenial present that just keeps on giving!

[hemingway 7,628]

30 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

I knew this mess would keep giving. 

Until documented records and reciepts are produced it will keep on giving

Goodwin better be clean in any of this, he was tight with Hird right through the madness.

The reality check.

I have always been uneasy about the Goodwin-EFC history irrespective of his explanation to the MFC prior to appointment.

The appointment of senior coach is the most important leadership position in a footy club. As such, his track record should be exemplary both in terms of skills and competence for the job but also decision making and ethics.

In any area, you take a risk if you deal with someone with a questionable background. And drugs in sport is just about the most important issue there is today.

"Do you or don't you" involves principles and ethical considerations.

The appointment can always be rationalized.  Similar to contracting ex-EFC players. However, the appointment of the coach is even more important.

The smoking gun.

 

[daisycutter 29,622]

Just now, hemingway said:

The reality check.

I have always been uneasy about the Goodwin-EFC history irrespective of his explanation to the MFC prior to appointment.

The appointment of senior coach is the most important leadership position in a footy club. As such, his track record should be exemplary both in terms of skills and competence for the job but also decision making and ethics.

In any area, you take a risk if you deal with someone with a questionable background. And drugs in sport is just about the most important issue there is today.

"Do you or don't you" involves principles and ethical considerations.

The appointment can always be rationalized.  Similar to contracting ex-EFC players. However, the appointment of the coach is even more important.

The smoking gun.

 

there is a novel there ernest. are you up to it, or too pickled? 

[biggestred 5,108]

So efc have reported statements made in a legal deposition to police?

Did i get that right?

[chook fowler 19,459]

The club needs to be deregistered to allow a Tassie team into the competition.

[Lucifers Hero 39,976]

1 hour ago, rjay said:

EFC have reported it to the Police 'Lucifer'...

Do you think they might find evidence or lack thereof to support EFC?

Yep...EFC have learnt their lesson, right?  'Must Keep Records' is the new mantra (when it helps against their enemies!)

Maybe, Elliot and Wallis kept their own records, for a rainy day perhaps .  Their alleged 'inappropriate demands and threats' would have to based on something otherwise EFC would not have called in the police...

...watch this space for an early settlement of the 'Worksafe claim'.  EFC don't want copies of records the dogs ate mysteriously turning up on a journo's desk...

Edited March 9, 2017 by Lucifer's Hero

[Chris 2,892]

7 hours ago, Wells 11 said:

Im not sure if the author actually expected us to believe that line but I, like you, read that incredulously and laughed out loud. 

lets see, they injected their players with PED's en masse for a full season.  They then had a viral spate of soft tissue injuries that completely gave the game away. They were tipped off ( a move the AFL must regret daily)  They then burned the records, denied everything and hired a hit man to shut everyone up. They then tried to run both ASASDA and WADA out of town , shame them as much as possible and just litigate the crap out of everything that moved on the story. Hird who at the VERY least was a part of it if not the instigator, took the heat. But not before it was made clear to us all that really the AFL was to blame and going on air for an hour to say how innocent he was. 

But no "tanking" is what REALLY bring the game into disrepute. Now we are endlessly bombared with "returning heroes" stories and "Jobes new love"stories and "Poor Hird" stories..like they were all set upon for no reason. This story is THE biggest scandal in the AFL in my lifetime, perhaps in its entire history ...and somehow its all swept away now. The club should have been  suspended for a year. 

Damon Johnson, associate editor at the sun was on MMM this morning and made a very telling comment. I think it was Eddie who made a comment along the lines of 'you guys have been behind the players throughout this' and Damon responded with ' I don't think we have been biased in our reporting, it was simply a case that Essendon had a story to tell and we told it, The AFL also had a story to tell and through Caro at The Age and they told  that one'. Of course they all went on to bad Caro, about the only Journo who has seen this for what it is form day one.

Excuse if I am being stupid but I always thought the job of a journo was to report on news, and in doing so present all aspects of the news and then let the reader decide, yet here is a senior editor of the Herald Sun openly saying they did not do that and they consciously chose to report one side a story!

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,816]

5 minutes ago, Chris said:

Damon Johnson, associate editor at the sun was on MMM this morning and made a very telling comment. I think it was Eddie who made a comment along the lines of 'you guys have been behind the players throughout this' and Damon responded with ' I don't think we have been biased in our reporting, it was simply a case that Essendon had a story to tell and we told it, The AFL also had a story to tell and through Caro at The Age and they told  that one'. Of course they all went on to bad Caro, about the only Journo who has seen this for what it is form day one.

Excuse if I am being stupid but I always thought the job of a journo was to report on news, and in doing so present all aspects of the news and then let the reader decide, yet here is a senior editor of the Herald Sun openly saying they did not do that and they consciously chose to report one side a story!

I think you may be under the misapprehension that the Herald Sun is a newspaper. It's actually an AFL paper. It is well known that it sells more papers when it has major AFL stories so mines that territory continuously. Essendon would have known that and used it to its advantage.

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

6 minutes ago, Chris said:

Damon Johnson, associate editor at the sun was on MMM this morning and made a very telling comment. I think it was Eddie who made a comment along the lines of 'you guys have been behind the players throughout this' and Damon responded with ' I don't think we have been biased in our reporting, it was simply a case that Essendon had a story to tell and we told it, The AFL also had a story to tell and through Caro at The Age and they told  that one'. Of course they all went on to bad Caro, about the only Journo who has seen this for what it is form day one.

Excuse if I am being stupid but I always thought the job of a journo was to report on news, and in doing so present all aspects of the news and then let the reader decide, yet here is a senior editor of the Herald Sun openly saying they did not do that and they consciously chose to report one side a story!

I heard that comment too.

Not sure how a newspaper can justify telling just one side of the story. The Age at least has come at it from both sides via Caro and Connolly. The Herald Sun has been a bastion of EFC cheerleading, led by Robbo. It staggers me how that man is the head football writer of a major newspaper.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,242]

7 minutes ago, Chris said:

Damon Johnson, associate editor at the sun was on MMM this morning and made a very telling comment. I think it was Eddie who made a comment along the lines of 'you guys have been behind the players throughout this' and Damon responded with ' I don't think we have been biased in our reporting, it was simply a case that Essendon had a story to tell and we told it, The AFL also had a story to tell and through Caro at The Age and they told  that one'. Of course they all went on to bad Caro, about the only Journo who has seen this for what it is form day one.

Excuse if I am being stupid but I always thought the job of a journo was to report on news, and in doing so present all aspects of the news and then let the reader decide, yet here is a senior editor of the Herald Sun openly saying they did not do that and they consciously chose to report one side a story!

Crikey Chris! Newspapers exist to sell, well newspapers, and advertising of course. TV news media exist to get high ratings and steer viewers into the next program.

Ethics? Truth? Bah humbug!!

[Chris 2,892]

3 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Crikey Chris! Newspapers exist to sell, well newspapers, and advertising of course. TV news media exist to get high ratings and steer viewers into the next program.

Ethics? Truth? Bah humbug!!

As I said, maybe I was just being stupid, and idealistic, and naive. Although it didn't surprise me that that is what they did at all, just reading any paper now days will tell you that, what surprised me was that he openly admitted it!

[old dee 23,801]

39 minutes ago, Choke said:

I heard that comment too.

Not sure how a newspaper can justify telling just one side of the story. The Age at least has come at it from both sides via Caro and Connolly. The Herald Sun has been a bastion of EFC cheerleading, led by Robbo. It staggers me how that man is the head football writer of a major newspaper.

Easy Choke he writes what the Proprietor / GM  wants to see.

[Willmoy1947 4,101]

2 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

 

The police! May as well have reported it to the janitor!

Leading Essendon connections/supporters:

• Current EFC Club Chairman: Ex Federal ALP Minister
• Current EFC Club Director: Ex Chief Commissioner of Police, Victoria
• Victorian Premier
• Victorian Governor
• Past No 1 ticket holder: Ex Federal Liberal Treasurer/Deputy Prime Minister

I don't have much confidence the Police finding concrete evidence to support Wallis or Elliot's worksafe claims. 

But they may well find sufficient evidence to support Tanner's complaint of 'inappropriate demands and threats'.  

The little guys don't usually win when faced with the might of the big end of town.

Don't forget every second parish priest in Victoria, and papal blessings. The others support Pies

[daisycutter 29,622]

9 minutes ago, old dee said:

Easy Choke he writes what the Proprietor / GM  wants to see.

i think it's pretty personal, too, with slobbo, od

[beelzebub 23,380]

And these are the same Journos that cry 'ethics' ' confidentiality' ' unbiased'.  pffffffft ?

Edited March 9, 2017 by beelzebub

[daisycutter 29,622]

26 minutes ago, willmoy said:

Don't forget every second parish priest in Victoria, and papal blessings. The others support Pies

there's a reason why mafia bosses call themselves 'dons'

[jnrmac 20,109]

3 hours ago, Danelska said:

Again JMAC, only clear transgressions if there is evidence, otherwise its heresay...

They gave thousands of injections and received rebates from Medicare. I am pretty sure this was canvassed during the hearings and it was a clear scam. Dr Reid raised the issue of Medicare claims. The players testified that this was the case and here, Elliott and Wallis allege it again.

So it may be heresay but given the tardiness of worksafe - that didn't even start investigating the matter until 17months AFTER the scandal became public - I am sceptical about government agencies doing their jobs properly when the scandal is a political football

[Lucifers Hero 39,976]

Looks like my posts were very close to the mark re the allegations being known to EFC some time ago, the demands and threats having some substance and that a settlement will be negotiated.  Tim Watson:

“I’ve been aware of this for a while, in as much as I had a conversation with someone at the club and they said, look at some point this may surface,” Watson told SEN...“This is what’s going on, it’s all broken down and there is a threat that they’ll take the information they have to the press...“There’s been a breakdown in the negotiations and then there’s been threats about, OK this is the course of action we will take now, from here on in..." 

Based on that, EFC going to the police seems a red herring.

...and as for Mick Gatto.  Calls a press conference to say I have nothing to say so watch The Footy Show tonight!: http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/underworld-twist-in-essendon-drugs-saga/news-story/4c891a2e0afe93b7eec2808d05d0b9df

I certainly won't be watchiing!

[Mazer Rackham 14,971]

3 hours ago, Chris said:

Excuse if I am being stupid but I always thought the job of a journo was to report on news, and in doing so present all aspects of the news and then let the reader decide, yet here is a senior editor of the Herald Sun openly saying they did not do that and they consciously chose to report one side a story!

Murdoch's World. An ethics-free zone.

[monoccular 17,438]

7 hours ago, jnrmac said:

So the latest "bombshell" from Slobbo is that Wallis and Elliott are suing the club. Their evidence includes how the club ripped off the medicare system.

It's amazing how in some cases how clear transgressions like the allged abusing of the Medicare rebate for the thousands of injections just simply get ignored.

If Worksafe came to my workplace I would be heading to the slammer had I done the same thing as the EFC. Why do authorities look away?

I wonder if AHPRA will finally "have a look at" Reid?  Maybe Mick told them to lay off too?

[monoccular 17,438]

4 hours ago, hemingway said:

The reality check.

I have always been uneasy about the Goodwin-EFC history irrespective of his explanation to the MFC prior to appointment.

The appointment of senior coach is the most important leadership position in a footy club. As such, his track record should be exemplary both in terms of skills and competence for the job but also decision making and ethics.

In any area, you take a risk if you deal with someone with a questionable background. And drugs in sport is just about the most important issue there is today.

"Do you or don't you" involves principles and ethical considerations.

The appointment can always be rationalized.  Similar to contracting ex-EFC players. However, the appointment of the coach is even more important.

The smoking gun.

 

Not sure that the AFL see it that way - far more important (to them, and to Gil in particular) seems to be an ex assistant coach having a joke about a final score.

[rjay 24,993]

The Herald/Sun are now saying that Gatto confirms meeting with EFC official.

Well, it's getting interesting again....

[daisycutter 29,622]

5 minutes ago, rjay said:

The Herald/Sun are now saying that Gatto confirms meeting with EFC official.

Well, it's getting interesting again....

probably applied for dean robinson's job. fancied himself the new 'weapon'

[Lucifers Hero 39,976]

17 hours ago, biggestred said:

I remember at the time thinking there was something dodgy about him suddenly shutting up shop. 

And something improper too. He met with someone or some influential supporter. Im sure i read it in the paper.

Edit

Found it http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/meet-the-millionaire-who-struck-bombers-peace-deal/news-story/b30ff3ac4ea996beb233ddd652d3268f  Sounds like some mick gatto style dispute resolution might have been involved too

An interesting time line is evolving:

• Nov 14, 2014 Elliot claims that is when he was asked to arrange a meeting with Gatto.  "In November 2014 I was asked ... to set up a meeting off-site with Mick Gatto, who was an external well-known dispute resolution specialist,'' Elliott alleged.   "The purpose of the meeting was in regard to obtaining information from Shane Charter,.."
• Nov 20, 2014 Gatto says he had tried to sell Carter's story to the media.  Carter wanted $400,000.  No takers. EFC also declined the offer. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/mick-gatto-says-he-was-enlisted-to-spruik-shane-charters-untold-story-to-media/news-story/90e3281926eac55da82b57d26f6adefd  Gatto doesn't say when he did the spruiking but it is highly likely that his spruiking is what led to EFC asking Elliot to arrange a Gatto meeting.
• The article you quote shows that Salvo arranged such a meeting between EFC reps (including Xavier Campbell) and Carter which appears to have occurred late Nov to early Dec 2014.
• Early December, 2014 Carter refuses to appear at the AFL Tribunal.

Another EFC cover up brewing?

Update:  The HS is reporting Gatto said he was approached by a senior Essendon official but it would be 'unprofessional' to say who (LOL).  So much for Tanner's comment that they did not have 'dealings' with Gatto. 

Elliot's statement is looking more credible.

Edited March 9, 2017 by Lucifer's Hero