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5 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

But can you really blame them? Were the roles reversed, and for round one we had to face the team that thrashed us in the GF and watch the unfurling ceremony etc., would you wanna be there? I know I wouldn’t. Add that to the Weds night thing and that’s an even bigger bunch of nope. 

WalkingCivilWeakness? 😉

3 hours ago, Webber said:

I’m assuming, and pretty confidently that they’re talking about the ‘articular cartilage’ rather than his meniscus, which is commonly termed ‘the cartilage’. Confusing, I know. The articular cartilage is the super-smooth surfacing we all have on the end of our bones to act as a joint surface. This can be subject to cracks, fissures, softening, chips, and ultimately, degradation over time that ends in bone exposure and likely joint replacement to resurface those bones (with titanium and nylon). It sounds like Christian Salem has had a bit of that artic. cartilage ‘chipped off’. What they’ll invariably do is surgically (keyhole) smooth the edges, and either ‘puncture’ the bone beneath to create a scar tissue ‘surfacing plug’, or lay down a matrix of organic material in the defect to have it function as original surface. Both take time to become weight-bearing and solid to increased stressors. I’d be surprised if he’s back within 8-10 weeks. (All the above based on the opening assumption). 

great to have you @Webber for the art and for the facts.

2 hours ago, At the break of Gawn said:

It’s all water under the bridge now as he’s been sacked, but I think the Laidley thing is much worse because the cop obtained that photo at his work which is under the umbrella of private and confidential who then shared it with others. I’d like to think whoever shared Tom’s audio get their own karma one day as it’s done nothing but hurt people and that was the leaker’s full intention. 

Really interesting to see what the courts said.. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-08/dani-laidley-photo-leak-senior-constable-cleared/100891416

In his interview with investigators, Senior Constable Gentner said he considered discussions within the WhatsApp group to be private and did not consider he had done anything wrong.

He also said he would still access a photo of Ms Laidley "100 times out of 100" but regretted having done so now because of the "s***storm" that followed.

"Whoever has leaked this out of the circle of us as police — the words I have are probably not fit to be recorded," he said.

"We've all done the wrong thing, there's huge errors of judgment in this whole thing, that's apparent, but that to me is a huge break of trust out of our circle."

3 hours ago, binman said:

Discussing the sexuality of a colleague with your mates is not making it public? 

Of course it is.

For peta's sake it was on whats app group chat, with god knows how many members. And he couldn't even be bother typing his puerile rubbish - he recorded it.

Apart from anything else just so, so stupid, particularly for a peanut who trades in gossip and understands the power of audio and text to bolster a story and drive clicks. 

His 'mate' has just made it even more public - which is just one of the reasons why it is is completely inappropriate for him to have discussed it AT ALL, and why he is almost certainly in breach of his work place policies and procedures and you'd think likely to be sacked.  

Bottom line if he didn't make it public in the first instance then it wouldn't have ever have become more widely distributed. Once he put it out there he lost control of the information.

Talking to his mates in that way, whether that was widely know or not, is a complete breach of trust and no doubt a breach of his employment conditions. 

And in any case do you think his colleague would be ok with Morris discussing her sexuality with his mates, or rating her 'hotness' for that matter?

He deserves every single thing coming his way. 

Imagine if a journo (ex journo) like uhm saaayyy Tom Morris came across an AFL player doing this exact same thing the good old "in the public's interest" line would be trotted out along with "just doing my job". The idea that this is a private conversation... lols

On 3/17/2022 at 2:32 PM, Pates said:

There’s a difference between a fan forum discussing (at times irrationally) a story and disagreeing with the content or the way it’s been broken, and a coach outright slamming in front of his peers a journalist about a story that he got right about a possible big team selection call. 

You may not give a [censored] but it’s a media driven industry, there needs to be mutual respect and Bevo chose an extremely disrespectful and belligerent response to a pretty easy question. Al he had to say was, “we had our plans but the nature of the game is to be flexible and that’s what happened”. Straight bat, give them nothing. 

Instead he went on a tirade and created a story out of nothing. 

Mutual respect?! Ask one Simon Goodwin about journo's and mutual respect.. ffs laughable from journo's.

As to this Beevo thing, I agree with his take on Morris 100% but this was not the hill to die on with him, team selection haha.

Oh and now Morris has been sacked, this is an amazing 'story' hey Tom hahaha.

57 minutes ago, Supreme_Demon said:

A great post!

It is definitely a fantastic feeling to be able to wear my Melbourne Demons merchandise almost every day since winning the 2021 AFL Premiership!

The more loud and proud Demons supporters out there the better!

 

Go Demons! 🔴🔵👹

Wearing it most days (I did prior to but more like an ironic Brunswick hipster way) AND giving other Dees supporters the Go Dees or the knowing smile and a wink (has put me in trouble with my wonderful wife a few times!).

10 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Don't know anything more than this tweet from Rohan Connolly. I'm certainly curious as to what he means by "huge logistical issues". For the competition? For the AFL? For the MCG?

The MCG has covid?! Games to be played at Casey surely... 

1 hour ago, Mazer Rackham said:

Tigers' fuel last year was belief and they nearly made the 8 based on that. Doubts must have set in now. How many losses before the belief evaporates and they plunge down the ladder?

Seeing Hardwicks reaction to the loss in the coaches box after the game said it all for me, he looked at a loss and a bit of resignation that they might have stuffed this all up.... I loved it!!!!

Thanks… 

Just now, Clint Bizkit said:

I’ve been bullish on them, I think they could be top four.

They should easily account for the Bulldogs next week.

I’d like to see them over a period of time but they do look deep in the midfield, plenty up fwd but if McGovern goes down… they look light on in defence.

Walsh to come back in as well… they’re interesting the Blues this year… god I hope they finish 9th.

Just now, Maldonboy38 said:

Great to see a closer game, crowd involved, umpiring actually improving.

Carlton are playing much differently under Voss. 

Please don't celebrate yet, Carlton, play the game out.

Like Neitz, Jones' voice always sounded a bit thin, unsuited for commentary. But he has been really good tonight. 

A little bit more on the tactical side of the game and he’s golden. Give us a recent ex players understanding of the game. 

Hahaha Blues singing “hey hey goodbye” to Tiger fans leaving early… 

36 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Sorry I meant there were trains from North Melbourne to the City but no trains between North Melbourne and Craigieburn, only buses.

I was looking at it heading in so thinking only buses to NM FROM Craigieburn.

Brutal. And seeing the other experiences… again I assume covid related staff shortages but just so chit for our round 1 after a flag.

The up and comers vs the old stager just hanging on and I hope they both lose. 

4 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

That was after the game. I meant he wasn’t a complete sook like Jack. He was as tough and courageous as they come. 

Lol “head like a dropped pie” and “tough and courageous”… not quite the same thing Jaded. I would never question his courage at all. 

4 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Harsh. I think you’re allowed to show emotions after losing a grand final the way they did. 

Hang on you said he didn’t have a head like a dropped pie while he played, quick search… has nothing to do with the loss.

“Carlton have not won a game before round 3 in ten years”?!?!?! I thought we were trash.

3 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

At least Nick didn’t look like a smashed crab when  he played. Jack is the biggest drama queen. Just calm down Jack, people are literally dying in Ukraine. You just got tackled. 

Uuuuhhmmmm?

4 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Well let's see where Carlton are at.

If they come back and win against an experienced side then Voss has had an impact.

Along with lots of new players with “Vissy ambassador” roles who have come to Carlton.

How much are the Blues paying Martin? Ouch.

13 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Jeez Riewoldt gets some soft frees 

Imagine being Nick, zero flags and his cousin is about to pass him for goals kicked in the AFL… brutal bloody xmas from here on in.

Free to Martin?! Seriously it is a tough watch at times.

Silvani will (not) miss surely

7 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

There were also no trains running on the Craigieburn line only buses to North Melbourne. Wouldn't have impacted too many Melbourne supporters but a lot of Doggies live out this way.

Sorry Dr G but how would they get from North to Craigie or am I missing something?

15 minutes ago, Hellaintabadplacetobe said:

Trains no better. How hard is it to schedule more bloody transport on a big event night! 

I’ll reserve judgment based on potential covid staffing issues, it was a frustrating though but compared to others it was a pleasant stroll deep into the city for a tram.