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2 minutes ago, Demonland said:

WTF

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Wow wee on a couple of levels.

breaches bail, but no conviction...

He’s being psychologically assessed...

The cheeky bugger who did the spidey image...

Pick fkn 3...

only 31...

 
54 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

Wow wee on a couple of levels.

breaches bail, but no conviction...

He’s being psychologically assessed...

The cheeky bugger who did the spidey image...

Pick fkn 3...

only 31...

Cards....this is Victoria, where bail conditions, restraining orders, etc are pretty meaningless and criminals laugh and walk free. 

Not just Victoria. In WA a breach of bail is seen as a minor offence, generally the penalty is a minor monetary fine. Likewise a breach of VRO. There’s suppose to be a three strike policy which results in the offender being incarcerated but it’s rarely enforced. 


2 hours ago, Cards13 said:

Wow wee on a couple of levels.

breaches bail, but no conviction...

He’s being psychologically assessed...

The cheeky bugger who did the spidey image...

Pick fkn 3...

only 31...

I suspect a psychological assessment may be reasonable. I don't claim to be a psychologist, or know much about the law, but Sylvia has consistently done some pretty stupid things in the past decade. We have not only heard whispers, but actually have evidence of this bloke being a tool. Perhaps there is a psychological aspect that needs to be looked at. The bloke ain't right. Fair enough he has never grown up, but without knowing him, he does seem a little off.

On 10/9/2017 at 6:35 PM, dees189227 said:

On ch7 news they said he secretly filmed his ex girlfriend while she slept after sending her abusive texts and climbing onto her balcony. Returned later and hid and filmed her. 

What a creep.

7 hours ago, KingDingAling said:

I suspect a psychological assessment may be reasonable. I don't claim to be a psychologist, or know much about the law, but Sylvia has consistently done some pretty stupid things in the past decade. We have not only heard whispers, but actually have evidence of this bloke being a tool. Perhaps there is a psychological aspect that needs to be looked at. The bloke ain't right. Fair enough he has never grown up, but without knowing him, he does seem a little off.

Seems totally reasonable considering the charges and comment from a poster who said they saw him the same day wandering around south bank.

Its just pretty jarring to see that the court thinks he needs to be mentally assessed. 

 

Terribly sad, and one with such terrific potential, once. Let's stop the name-calling and redundant criticism of him to allow those about him, and himself, recover and reset his wheels. He did many very good things for us as supporters, remember? AFL pressure is something that I would think few of us could endure, at best.

Very sad to see Col struggling. I had a lot of time for him as a Melbourne player, particularly because he was so good with supporters, especially kids. There's no excusing his behavior, but I hope he gets the help he needs.


1 minute ago, Sir Why You Little said:

How many chances can one person have?

 

don burke got quite a few

1 minute ago, daisycutter said:

don burke got quite a few

I knew about Don’s behaviour a long time ago. Did some time at GTV

Incredible it has taken so long to nail the b&$56stard. 

 

On the footy field he was a wasted talent. However, there are many out there who never fulfill their potential and talent. That's sport and that's life.

However, his off-field stuff is a major problem. 

From all accounts, he can be a very pleasant and nice guy. Some years ago when I was bemoaning his wasted footy talent, a friend who knew him off the footy field told me that he was a lovely guy who had great respect for family and friends. 

However, it appears from his actions that there is another side.  

Many of us have a bit of a JekyIl and Hyde character, at least in a mild or moderate way. Behaviours and actions can vary from appropriate to inappropriate or from good to bad. How often do you hear family or friends say "that's  not like you".

The downside can involve risk taking, poor judgement, extreme or inappropriate conduct. And of course, in Mr Hyde's case, much worse. Actions show that there is no recognition or acceptance of societal or personal boundaries.  Today, a psychiatrist would say that Mr Hyde suffered from mood swings. Highs and lows. The condition is not helped with alcohol or illicit substances, but these substances are a symptom of the condition.  Mr Hyde was clearly a psychopath as are all serial killers. Violent people can be very charming, and, at times, gentle people can become violent when they are consumed by psychopathic rage. No one is suggesting that of Colin.

However, many of us suffer from mood swings that can be mild or moderate. Most people can live happily and have family and friends and be able to function normally in society.

Some people never improve and their life takes a downward spiral leading to the breakdown of personal and family relationships, inability to hold down a job, breaking the law, and, in extreme circumstances,  self harm and prison. Our jails are full of people who would not be there if they had sought help, been helped and they had been treated for their mental health conditions (rather than been viewed as bad people who need to be jailed).

Unfortunately, our jails are not mental health institutions and only the extreme cases get treated. It's why so many prisoners never make it back to a normal life. 

The ones who improve do so by way of a personal epiphany (this is the value of organizations such as AA) or by way of treatment and medication.    

 


14 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Col was a great bloke. Never picked up the responsibility of adulthood. 

Highly talented. Wasted. 

He owed the club, supporters better, on the ground as a player. Hope he learns the lesson in life. I hope in time we see him himself back in some involvement in the football circle.

Don't forget he was also in court early in his career to for assaulting his girlfriend.

But keep calling him  a good bloke.

1 hour ago, nosoupforme said:

He owed the club, supporters better, on the ground as a player. Hope he learns the lesson in life. I hope in time we see him himself back in some involvement in the football circle.

Doing what?

56 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Doing what?

What sort of answer is that? DER

3 hours ago, nosoupforme said:

What sort of answer is that? DER

What do you expect him to do when he “Returns”?

i don’t want him anywhere near the club

we are not a retirement refuge  

Colin has had chance after chance and he just keeps f&@$ing up, exactly the same as his football career

the outside world is not a safe place for Col...

 


9 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

How many chances can one person have?

 

Are we talking about Col or Dastardly Sam the Senator here?

25 minutes ago, monoccular said:

Are we talking about Col or Dastardly Sam the Senator here?

I think "both and all of 'em" covers it.

3 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

What do you expect him to do when he “Returns”?

i don’t want him anywhere near the club

we are not a retirement refuge  

Colin has had chance after chance and he just keeps f&@$ing up, exactly the same as his football career

the outside world is not a safe place for Col...

 

I did not say come back to our club, just the thought of him being in a football environment somewhere might do him good. Spare him. You  don't seem like a hard person. I have read your quotes and l quite enjoy some of your writings. Take it as you like, IMO.

 
13 hours ago, monoccular said:

Are we talking about Col or Dastardly Sam the Senator here?

 

10 hours ago, nosoupforme said:

I did not say come back to our club, just the thought of him being in a football environment somewhere might do him good. Spare him. You  don't seem like a hard person. I have read your quotes and l quite enjoy some of your writings. Take it as you like, IMO.

Mate the last time Colin was near a Football environment (Fremantle) he couldn’t wait to run away after signing a contract. 

He can’t handle hard work. We should all know that, the MFC carried him for 9 years, made me angry.

(and yes i know he visited lots of kids in hospital, but that wasn’t his reason for employment)

I had always said nothing good comes from Fremantle.


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