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McLardys' comments re the tanking saga. He mentions this .... MELBOURNE is being damaged by the fallout from the AFL's protracted investigation into tanking allegations, according to president Don McLardy. "This has been an incredibly high profile investigation and, for many involved, a difficult and trying time," McLardy said. "The impact on our club has been massive. And in many ways, the damage is extremely hard to measure. My reading of that is, if / when we end up in the court room, he is outling we will aslo seek compensation for damages caused to the club. We could end up with overs to buy Buddy.

Let it drag on for a year or two. let them suffer in their jocks.Someone throwns in the EFC every once in awhile to keep them on their toes.

Yesterday that same thought crossed my mind. At the time it was a concern that some highly rated Med staff walked out. All these sports scientists and anyone else for that matter will be put under the microscope. Why it hadnt been done before now is a mystery.

Yeah, get him back pronto!! he left without adding another option to his poll "How long until I'm back in the doghouse" Perhaps we can slip a stone hammer past the warden, he can hide it in his bible. Then he might be out before the NAB cup starts.

Well done durango, that was well guessed Congrats Who am I ......... (1st Clue) I was recruited from small country town,and played all my junior football there. I am .....? Who am I ......... (2nd Clue) I rejoined my brother and we played a few games together,but it wasnt in a Melbourne jumper I am .....? Who am I ......... (3rd Clue) I represented Vic Country I am .....? Who am I ......... (4th Clue) Draft Pick 52 might help Josh get this one, if he is quick enough I am .....? Ans = Josh Tynan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tynan began playing football as a 9-year-old for the under-12 Garfield Stars. Tynan took out the under-14 league best and fairest as a utility who could play anywhere. After debuting in the Garfield seniors at 16, Tynan transferred to TAC club Gippsland Power in 2010, where he battled injury and form before being dropped only weeks before the grand final. The Vic Country representative displayed courage, composure and strong overhead marking abilities and averaged over 15 disposals at the Power. The former Star and future star of the Dees said being picked up by Melbourne was the perfect outcome because it means he will line-up alongside brother Luke for Casey Scorpions for the first time since under-14 days.

You blew it. I even picked someone with your christian name.

The can of worms has just has its lid blown clean off. I'll start with taking a swipe back at our so called expert sports writers, not all of them, but we all know who they are. Seems they have been all too busy slandering the MFC and demanding we had the book thrown at us,they have missed leaking or alludiing to a story, that is the biggest in Australian sports history. They were all pretty good at throwing and digging up mud to support their agenda. I wont rehash it all over again, but you'll understand my point. Speculation: I would guess that the AFL / Essendon knew the news on this drug investigation was on the verge of breaking and therefore gave the EFC a chance to announce any concerns that they had before this Doping investigation was blown wide open. In other words, announce their concerns and do it now.or face harsher penalities if anything un-toward is found to be within their club. Not a get out of jail free card,but lessen the penalty if any proven. My hunch is the AFL informed the EFC, the best we can do for you, is warn you, its in your best interests, to come out and make a statement on your own accord. After that its out of our hands. My 1st thoughts when it was announced by the EFC was you beauty!! I hope you go down big time, if proven illegal drugs have been involved within the club. Probably because we have just been put through the wringer re our 'tanking'. It was nice to hear someone else in the gun. But having digested most of the facts and the penalities that can be invoked, I hope they are clean. I also hope no other AFL club get hits hard over this. I pray like hell, the name of the MFC doesnt even get a mention in passing. Even though McLardy said we have nothing to worry about. Reassurring as that is, I'll rest easy when an offical announcement to made known by ASADA there is no mention of the MFC or any parties assocciated with it. Then they announce who they will be targetting, then who faces penalities. I HATE C'wood Essendon, Carlton as my top 3 teams, made no mistake about that. But wishing any of them to face these charges, is NOT something I would want to hear or see . If the Dees were confronting this, I would be well past shattered. Lets remember, when the MFC was looking down the barrel, Eddie / CFC were one of the 1st to help with a lending hand. We as a code, should at the end of the day, stand side by side when support is required. But I'll take thrashing them on a footy ground and 20 goals and not blink an eyelid. Anyone that has a teenager hoping to play AFL or any other sport, would like to know that their kid isnt about to be pumped full of drugs, to keep in pace, or make them better than someone else. Use natural ability, not reliant on drugs to perform. If ,and it doesnt sound good at stands atm, Essendons lifeline may be beyond help, if its proven. It will be a sad day. It makes our tanking investigation look like a ripple in the ocean. I welcome the stand ASADA / AFL has taken to stamp out drugs in sport. it should make anyone think long and hard when managing players etc. There is no place for drugs, organised crime, gambling running our game. I hope for a good outcome for all that have come under investigation. But if found guilty. They can only blame themselves, and they get what they deserve.

Who am I ......... (1st Clue) I was recruited from small country town,and played all my junior football there. I am .....? Who am I ......... (2nd Clue) I rejoined my brother and we played a few games together,but it wasnt in a Melbourne jumper I am .....?

Cale Morton after an invite from Dank, then a few trips back and forth to see the Nurse. But his fate was sealed when the Dees drafted him.

Thanks Billy, no point going now. I feel fully informed, anything coming up for 2014-15? that might be of interest? Perhaps an update sharing the club rooms with Carltank. If that was up to me, my reply would be, "tell em they're dreamin"

btw its been renamed its now known as Windy Pill (s) the new one 'The hanger" if they are still around to use it, will be "The Hangout" or "the Hangover" take ya pick.

Just think if the old supplement list was still in vogue (now the rookie list) the bummers would have approx 38 players on that list leaving approx 3 on their main list. just a thought,read nothing into that.

Keep in mind they are innocent until proven otherwise. God, I'll miss that air raid siren! Anyone heard Chemist Warehouse wanting in as a sponsor when this blows over?

Next Quiz: Who am I ......... (1st Clue) I was recruited from small country town,and played all my junior football there. I am .....?

the Demonland Rookie League has a couple of spots still available the code = 671003 Then shoot me back your team name in that league. For future reference

Thats a great suggestion,only flawed by the fact we need a answer before the end of 2013. ASDA, might be a tad busy for the next few months.

We may have to handicap you. Similar to a golf handicap or the Stawell Gift backmarker ,something along those lines Who am I ......... (1st Clue) I wasnt orginally a Demon. I had been on another clubs list,until they delisted me. I am .....? Who am I ......... (2nd Clue) I representated my State playing football. My 1st game was at Kardina Park. I am .....? Who am I ......... (3rd Clue) During my career at Melbounre I kicked the last goal in a match to win the game on two occassins. I am .....? Who am I ......... (4th Clue) Injury forced me to retire.I served on the MFC board I am .....? Ans = Andrew Leoncelli Leoncelli was recruited by Carlton in the 1993 Pre-Season Draft but was too light at just 72 kgs and lacked commitment. Leoncelli was de-listed in 1994 when he moved to Brisbane to pursue in his education, where he played no football whatsoever. Leoncelli seen the Brisbane Lions training at his university and this made him realize how much he missed the game. He then played amateur football for Kooweerup and Old Xaverians before being re-drafted. He finally made his league debut it was in 1996 and with Melbourne. Playing in the midfield Leoncelli had a good 1997 season finishing 3rd in the Demon's best and fairest despite only playing 12 games because of a stress fracture. In 1999 he was Melbourne leading kickwinner and made the Victorian State Of Origin side. He was appointed deputy vice-captain for 2000 and played a vital role in Melbourne's finals series but played a disappointing game in the Grand Final, as he stuggled for half a game. He had a flat 2001 season and at one stage was dropped, followed up by a fine 2002 season. Leoncelli was forced into retirement lat in 2003 at the age of 29, having played all of the 16 games up to that point.

Keep hangin in there josh, one is bound to fall your way eventually.

whats up smithy? ever since the wandflower info from the missus, you had gone off the boil. I hope the whiteboard out on the front yard wasnt knocked off by uni students.

I guess it is, its your 1st guess. if the 'mob' think it was a suspect change. I;ll go with the majority vote.

Who am I ......... (1st Clue) I wasnt orginally a Demon. I had been on another clubs list,until they delisted me. I am .....? Who am I ......... (2nd Clue) I representated my State playing football. My 1st game was at Kardina Park. I am .....?

If you read the opening post it has all the DT teams / coaches for all 3 leagues. I have no objection if anyone wants to swap leagues with someone else perhaps a mate etc is in another league. BUT I wont decide or enter into organising this, you will have to request it in person yourself, by pm, or in this thread for someone willing to swap leagues with you.

I'm going blind!

Thanks to those that can confirmed their username with the DT team, it just makes it a lot easlier for next year organising the various leagues for 2014 (god willing, who knows I might have been shuffled off to the minor league in the sky) As of now, 2 leagues are full, there is only 3 places to be filled in the 3rd "Rookie league".

+ in the rookie league. I left you in the rookie league. Its by name only.