http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...upplements-probe/story-fni5f22o-1227036503783
Seems everybody is once again in flat out deal-making mode.
Seems everybody is once again in flat out deal-making mode.
Essendon board rejects AFL 'soft bans’ deal
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boncer34
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s**t man Essendon are about to be nailed to the wall.
Why else would people keep trying to make deals?
Why else would people keep trying to make deals?
ManWithNoName
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"We won't even make you miss any games! Just PLEASEEEE give us something!"
It's a win-win for the AFL. They don't ruin their TV deal by being 1 team down all season, and Essendon finally admit to being drug cheats.
"On Monday, as exiled coach James Hird returned to the club, McLachlan and Little acknowledged the meeting, at which the matter of player sanctions was discussed".
Well, stuff me. McLachlan just stated tonight he met with Little and they never even discussed the matter. You can always tell when these people are lying because their lips are moving.
Well, stuff me. McLachlan just stated tonight he met with Little and they never even discussed the matter. You can always tell when these people are lying because their lips are moving.
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Wait for Gil to deny and for ASADA to say they're not dealing and
Little gets shown up again.
Little gets shown up again.
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Any thoughts on why this would be made public by the club? Seems like a strong statement to make - again.
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Not to be "that guy" but ASADA never actually offered them a deal right? IMO Gil and Little simply discussed potential punishments, and how Essendon would react to them.
One thing I am a little fuzzy on though, is what does the Bombers board have to do with anything? Isn't it up to each individual player to make their own decision?
One thing I am a little fuzzy on though, is what does the Bombers board have to do with anything? Isn't it up to each individual player to make their own decision?
Totally agree
It makes Gil look weak
Gil is gone, this saga will destroy him
Afl wanted this to go off with ad, no chance now
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Correct, Gill was trying to negotiate and then was going to go back to ASADA and suggest it.
He is just a slimy dog, like his predecessor.
He is just a slimy dog, like his predecessor.
Makes you wonder if the players were consulted about this not official but floated scenario. And if not why not. Still not sure why everyone is getting such boner about it, it is kind of the result most people want, that being the players are looked after.
Still why would the AFL need to broker deals if the evidence clearly pointed to innocent.
Still why would the AFL need to broker deals if the evidence clearly pointed to innocent.
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Yes in hindsight, I don't know how I looked at that article and concluded deals might be in the works.
Mods pls close thnks
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That's not the reason ASADA wouldn't speak to Little.
FFS they ran an 18 month investigation hand in glove with the AFL where Caro is GM of Communications.
Freezing out Little was just another ASADA baiting exercise.
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Would be perfect for the AFL. So long as the players play next season is perfect for them...so what if if takes a couple of months to learn the game plan/actually win a game.
Not sure the public would accept it though. Little would be right in rejecting it (if he has that power). A guilty verdict will be what people remember.
Not sure the public would accept it though. Little would be right in rejecting it (if he has that power). A guilty verdict will be what people remember.
The bans would begin at the end of the 2014 finals campaign, preventing players from training with the club in the off-season.
They would rejoin teammates for 2015’s opening round.
They would be permitted to train together away from the club.
That option was unanimously rejected by the Essendon board.
I thought the board weren't telling the players what to do?
They would rejoin teammates for 2015’s opening round.
They would be permitted to train together away from the club.
That option was unanimously rejected by the Essendon board.
I thought the board weren't telling the players what to do?
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Perhaps because you are most definitely a moron?
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obviously?
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Well they were a position to reject, so yes I'd say it was raised with them.
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Not sure what authority the Essendon board has to do this, I mean sure guys like Doss, Lance Uppercut and DonsRule are good posters, but making decisions on this stuff, you have to wonder whether Hird has let it go to his head...
