Dees set to delist Joel Smith

[Willmoy1947 4,261]

2 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

You mean sweep it under the carpet.

Essendon says hi.  The AFL already too caniving. 

thank god there is not a letter after Gen Z

[beelzebub 23,392]

Actions, consequences.  Life 

[BDA 23,048]

he made a mistake and is paying the price.

Pity. He was our best player against Carlton in the semi last year. slotted his goals when everyone else was spraying left and right.

[beelzebub 23,392]

1 minute ago, BDA said:

he made a mistake and is paying the price.

Pity. He was our best player against Carlton in the semi last year. slotted his goals when everyone else was spraying left and right.

Without doubt... a real shame.

[chook fowler 19,772]

I should think so.

[DeeSpencer 26,678]

I get he isn’t getting a lot of sympathy but he should’ve served his punishment by now. He absolutely should’ve found out his punishment by now. Justice delayed is justice denied. 

[beelzebub 23,392]

2 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

I get he isn’t getting a lot of sympathy but he should’ve served his punishment by now. He absolutely should’ve found out his punishment by now. Justice delayed is justice denied. 

There are time protocols applied by the league.  Things are done when things can be done. Simple as that and he we are and there he goes.

 

[BW511 2,730]

Would be a tough pill to swallow, pardon the pun, to be doing what he did with his teammates and being the only one to lose his career.

Don’t have a lot of sympathy for him but no doubt he’s a scapegoat

[Kiss of Death 772]

34 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

Feel for him but sheesh you’d just got yourself going son!!

Exactly this.

[beelzebub 23,392]

3 minutes ago, BW511 said:

Would be a tough pill to swallow, pardon the pun, to be doing what he did with his teammates and being the only one to lose his career.

Don’t have a lot of sympathy for him but no doubt he’s a scapegoat

Something in what you say without doubt.

He's not alone unfortunately.  

Stuff happens

[Pink Freud 378]

57 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Yeah but innocent till proven.... I still smell a Rat

He’s not being offered a new contract. The only judgement being made is whether the club is prepared to retain him on its list. 

The only rats are those who want to hold the club blameworthy.

Edited September 16, 2024 by Pink Freud

[Redleg 42,156]

1 hour ago, Jaded No More said:

My heart goes out to him. I know he made a really silly decision, but he’s lost everything he’s ever worked for as a result. 
I wish him only the best in the future. 

Treated disgracefully when compared to others who did the same.

Lost his AFL career over taking a recreational drug, 3 days before a game day, when many others just played the system.

[The Lobster Effect 900]

30 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

There are time protocols applied by the league.  Things are done when things can be done. Simple as that and he we are and there he goes.

 

But seriously how long does it take to test the B samples and then organize a hearing to review the evidence and set a penalty? (Assuming he's guilty and if he's not then he's been unfairly penalized). I get that there could be a police investigation but that could be a separate process.

[Redleg 42,156]

5 minutes ago, demon3165 said:

Age 28 he ain't a kid, do the crime you do the time, hope he has learnt from it.

And is the time a whole AFL career, for taking a recreational substance 3 days before a game.

[KozzyCan 973]

1 hour ago, picket fence said:

DELISTED before findings and decisions made re his case..hnmmm I smell a Rat! I DONT LIKE IT ONE LIL BIT

Huh? You reckon we should offer him another contract?

[Cranky Franky 2,270]

7 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Treated disgracefully when compared to others who did the same.

Lost his AFL career over taking a recreational drug, 3 days before a game day, when many others just played the system.

Agree. Jack G says hello.

And a disgrace that what should have been a 6 week investigation has gone on for years.

People would not believe the laziness & incompetence in various federal investigation organisations.

[Ollie fan 3,671]

2 minutes ago, Cranky Franky said:

Agree. Jack G says hello.

And a disgrace that what should have been a 6 week investigation has gone on for years.

People would not believe the laziness & incompetence in various federal investigation organisations.

I can't believe I'm agreeing with your, Cranky - but I do!

[daisycutter 30,021]

19 minutes ago, The Lobster Effect said:

But seriously how long does it take to test the B samples and then organize a hearing to review the evidence and set a penalty? (Assuming he's guilty and if he's not then he's been unfairly penalized). I get that there could be a police investigation but that could be a separate process.

it's not the testing. a and b have been done

it's an "ongoing" investigation as to whether he was also "dealing" (or trying to) based on some email(s) found on his phone supposedly sent to team mates.  so an investigation into a 2nd and more serious wada offence which could have upto a 4 year ban.

and btw he will be out of contract in october

[demon3165 2,865]

1 hour ago, Redleg said:

Treated disgracefully when compared to others who did the same.

Lost his AFL career over taking a recreational drug, 3 days before a game day, when many others just played the system.

You forgot about the trafficking charge think that's an important point.

[Whispering_Jack 31,368]

I’ve said elsewhere this is an unfortunate situation for such a young person. That is not to condone what is alleged but please respect the fact that in terms of the investigation, there is no outcome at this point in time.

Let’s please confine the discussion to the football aspect of the club’s apparent decision to not extend Joel’s contract when it expires.

[DubDee 26,674]

Time to pack your bags Joel

[Freddy Fuschia 773]

9 minutes ago, picket fence said:

If he is not worth a contract on footy ability alone then I still smell a Rat!

Who said that clubs should necessarily consider a player’s footy ability alone when giving out contracts. There are other issues involved such as age, type of player, fitness and future availability. It sucks that the investigation has taken so long but how do you expect a club to offer a player a contract in his unfortunate situation?