Jaded No More

Do you really think that anyone, let alone reputable journalists at a reputable publication, would release this stuff without any proof? And do you really think Hawthorn would launch an investigation into past behaviours themselves, if they didn't suspect bad behaviour? You don't burn your own house down for no reason.

I do wonder how Buddy feels about all this. He remains probably the biggest Indigenous name to come out of Hawthorn.

There is surely a mountain of evidence here. Why would Hawthorn themselves launch an investigation into their own culture if they didn't think anything was wrong?

I think it's less about the payout, which I am sure the AFL will cover, and more about the fact that they finally landed what they thought was a master coach. Now they will need to start again.

North Melbourne can't take a trick. Their board must be in full blown meltdown mode. I also can't imagine this would help Yze in his pursuit of a senior role, although there is absolutely nothing to suggest he was at all involved. It's just the optics really.

No [censored] Gil. But I bet you will protect your mate Clarkson. He always gets what he wants from the AFL. Rule changes, draft concessions, the ability to racially vilify players. It's all fair game for some.

Not too difficult to get medical records to prove things like abortions.

Which only makes it worse. They preyed on the vulnerable and young. One player in the article mentioned he was lucky to be drafted. Hawthorn obviously felt these young first nation players 'owed' them their lives because they were drafted.

There is this notion in AFL that the end justifies the means. Just look at the Essendon supplement saga, and the fact Essendon are seriously considering bringing Hird back. Clarkson will continue to be revered and untouchable because he won 4 flags. That is all that matters in AFL. It doesn't matter how many lives were ruined in the process.

As a woman, reading this article made me sick to my stomach. Men should NEVER be allowed to make decisions relating to a woman's body or fertility, and nobody has the right to ever tell someone else how to handle their private family matter.

Correct. I only care that we get well compensated. We got him a flag, a rising star and a 7 figure contract at 20 years of age. He can get us 2 early draft picks at a minimum.

There are a small handful of things I hate about Sydney, but I could write a thesis about the people and things I hate about Geelong.

3 Things we can bank on next year 1. Clarry 2. Trac 3. Gawn *Injuries not included

So May told Petty to go forward and Petty was like “yep sure dude I’m off”? And Goody knew nothing about it? In an elimination final? I call BS.

That’s fair. We were comprehensively outplayed that game. The margin flattered us more than any other game this season.

We also didn't have 100,000 members and millions of dollars. But still....

I'll be drunk.

I think the AFL had their own agenda. Firstly he's a big name player. Secondly Carlton were on the verge of making finals for the first time in a decade and were pulling massive crowds to games Thirdly it was clear that Cripps would feature heavily in the Brownlow. He had a great year and few at Carlton would steal votes off him, as Walsh had just an OK season and forwards don't win votes. As we all know, when it comes to certain players and clubs, the AFL likes to turn a blind eye to enable the best financial outcome for themselves. Cripps playing increases the chance of Carlton making finals, which increases the windfall for the AFL. It's that simple.

But Miochek got 3 votes for kicking 4 Queens Birthday… … ok I need to let it go

I will say it again. I like Cripps. He’s a gun player and comes across well. I liked him saying that he had to work hard on public speaking. I think it’s admirable to show vulnerability I have no issues with him winning a Brownlow. I do have a real issue with him winning one when he very clearly should have been ineligible.

Tonight just proves that the world hates gingers, and I for one feel personally victimized.

Cripps is a good player no doubt. But he didn’t deserve to even be eligible. He concussed a guy who then sat out multiple weeks. If his name is Chandler he cops 4 weeks. Instead he goes on to win the Brownlow. So much for the AFL protecting the head.

The same player who won 2 coaches awards in a row mind you. But what do coaches know anyway.

And you have something Cripps doesn’t. A premiership and 2 coaches awards.

Oliver cannot buy a vote from these absolute maggots even when we win but Neale, Miller and Cripps all with votes in losing teams. This is why we have to stop letting umpires decide this award. They can’t make simple calls during games let alone after them.