Moonshadow

Not intentionally. That presser declaration that Didak wasn't in the car with Shaw was hilarious!

I though Meatloaf at the GF was funnier than Dave Hughes.

High chance of April fools joke Wiseblood.

Maple, when I went to the footy with Uncle Bitter last season his fascinator certainly caught a few eyes... quite literally. St John' Ambos were in overdrive.I suspect he'll be wearing something that's kind of a cross between a red and blue jazz era dress and the type of outfit that Devine "You think you're a man but you're only a boy" might slip into. (Google the name BBO, you'll figure it out.)

Port will be in the mix for GF spot this year imo. It would be great to see a couple of smokeys rise to the challenge. Maybe Brisbane, as Beams and Christiansen are very good gets.

I don't know but maybe we did offer 2 picks for Danger and maybe Lever was in the picture up to the point when it became clear McCartin would go at 1 and Petracca would be available.

I'd say influence, self-preservation and perception have won today Ernie.

You're talking to those in the asylum hogan. Tyson looks the real deal, but you'll need to wait another season or two at least before calling him a gun. Elite? Not yet. I certainly wouldn't call his kicking elite ATM. But I'm sure glad he plays for us.

So what would Prestia be worth to us? What might get the deal done?

So in 2013 Essendon self reported that there was nothing to report?

Contacts mean SFA these days pants. It's a free for all now. Offer enough incentive, either money of success, add the right set of circumstances and trade bait, and no one cares about how much time is left on the contract. Exhibit one: Boyd and Griffen.

I'm going to channel BBO and say INNOCENCE!!!

Indeed, and we're supposed to be an advanced society! One where might is right and the small man gets screwed.

Like all of us, of course I'm not privy to insider information, and as this is an internet footy forum, of course I'm just speculating. Given today's results, I'll call 'gut feel' another name: perception, because that's what this decision appears to be based upon.

Great post deefrag. Had to bump it.

Could not agree more. ASADA is not giving the taxpayer value for money. Let's hope WADA shows some kahunas and cuts through the crapp. 2 year bans, that's what we want

I believe WADA will come down hard and show the AFL to be the lightweight authority that it is.

Six6Six your photos are outstanding. Great clarity. What camera are you using?

I'm not sure the AFL had any other option. How could they have found the club/players guilty and risk the competition becoming a (bigger than it already is) laughing stock? No parent would want their kid playing Aussie Rules if the AFL had clubs with questionable priorities and drug cheating players? The AFL would never cripple a powerhouse club which has very powerful supporters within the league and wider society. The AFL tribunal has always been about influence and perception, not about what is right. Let's hope ASADA and WADA show some strength and come down hard on them.

I hear Warney gave it to them, from his mum.

Our next star....... James Aish. Out of contract this year. http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-03-29/aishs-round-16-dday

Then he's done well to be hit by a car whilst riding a bike and only end up with a bruised heel.

Yes, ANB looks to have good size on him. Hope his knee is healing well.

Agreed. Robbo trying to be different by putting Buddy there. I'd put Fyfe above him. Hodge also underrated imo.

I think your spelling is as bad as your maths IDAD.