The AFL have publicly released the charges. 34 pages of charges

[pinot]

Essendon is a signatory to the AFL commission Essendon triggered 1.6.. Essendon balls are in AFL Chairmans hands. Aggravating the process is worse than life bans.

 

[docks]

When do Essendon supporters actually get it, their ability to bury their heads in the sand is now quite embarrassing.

 

[piesnz]

Where are the Bombers fans complaining about Vlad not taking questions and implying that it indicated him being dodgy now?

 

[Blues4everr]

They are trying to get off on technicalities hahahaha.

That whole conference reeked of "We are guilty, but the AFL did this this and this which is illegal".

You can tell they are really pissed that it all got released. Of course your reputation got ruined your moron. Next time try not being the instigator of an illegal supplement program and leave undeniable proof lying around.

Actually, he doesn't deserve a next time. What a disgraceful human being.

 

[rand corp]

Sounds very much like they blame Andy for everything and are trying to undermine him!!!!

Little even made a desperate plea for Fitzpatrick to step in and relieve Andy!!!

Hird went as far as to give examples of AD's underhandedness, and suggested it was a personal vendetta by AD to bring him, (Sir James) down.

Taking zero responsibility for his own actions and denying any wrong doing at all, which is pretty farkin amazing in my view, especially when Little mentioned they have been in constant discussion with the AFL discussing possible sanctions!

 

[Tiger08]

Their only argument is that they got bad advice about AOD! What about everything else???

 

[Spitta09]

Why won't hird and co respond to questions? Doesn't he want the truth to come out?
Enlighten us sir james

 

[West Coast Weasel]

The AFL have a lot more money than Essendon. If they try and outlast the AFL in court all Essendon are going to do is send themselves broke.

And then the AFL will bail them out...

 

[gO_bOmBeRz]

Come at us campaigners.

 

[Partridge]

Where are the Bombers fans complaining about Vlad not taking questions and implying that it indicated him being dodgy now?

I've never liked Vlad so much as I do right now.

 

[Tiger08]

Can't wait for the Essendon "mark up" of the charges to be released.

I can do my own mark up if you like... but it doesn't change what you're actually charged with!

 

[mason99]

There is an extract in that report that Thymosin Beta 4, or whatever its called, WAS administered to players, and IS banned by WADA and the AFL Anti Doping Policy. Why then did the AFL come out the other night and say that it is our belief that no doping took place and no infraction notices will be served?? What is going on??

 

[FuManchu]

Why won't hird and co respond to questions? Doesn't he want the truth to come out?
Enlighten us sir james

He can't wait to tell his side of things

 

[Dr Tigris]

Is this for real??
The EFC has just been shown to be up to their necks in very naughty practices.
And they come out saying, "not us, it was guys that looked like us."

Isn't this just going to piss the AFL and ASADA off so much more. And part of the rules reward assistance. Right now all the good stuff done under the old Pres is being destroyed by the new one.

 

[Boxhead_31]

Interesting that the Bombers said the new charges will be up on their website soon.
Will be interesting to see the changes from the first round.

 

[CLUBMEDhurst]

An overinflated sense of entitlement

http://psychcentral.com/disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder-symptoms/

 

[GoGoGadget]

James Hird needs to stop sooking about the AFL attacking him and start worrying about the families of the players on our list if there are long term side effects over the use of these substances. If they all have heart attacks at age 40 then the AFL's 'trial by media' will be the least of his problems.

On that, the AFL have handled this like incompetent fools. Andy D needs to back away slowly if he doesn't want to become collateral damage.

 

[philthy05]

unbelievable

the claims the afl have it in for them is absurd conspiracy theory crap.

doesnt essendon get the good draws and big matches because they are a big vic club and therefore a big money spinner for the afl?

not that demetriou would admit it but he would wish it was another club so bad.. why would they invent this crap to bring them down? and this is a bad look for the afl?

it would be like maccas accusing one of their biggest restuarants of using rat meat. why the hell would they make that up?

 

[The King!]

they always bring it back to AOD what about the other drugs and the practices tell us which part is wrong, what will be in the final report ?

no infractions for players because of your records you goose

 

[Sam The Doc]

If we lose to this mob on Saturday, then we should be kicked out of the competition with them!

 

[Boxhead_31]

There is an extract in that report that Thymosin Beta 4, or whatever its called, WAS administered to players, and IS banned by WADA and the AFL Anti Doping Policy. Why then did the AFL come out the other night and say that it is our belief that no doping took place and no infraction notices will be served

At this time.
Interim report means no charges can be laid until full report is completed

 

[Tiger08]

Hird is carrying on exactly like the paranoid freak that he sounds like in the report!

 

[Hearts to hearts]

There is an extract in that report that Thymosin Beta 4, or whatever its called, WAS administered to players, and IS banned by WADA and the AFL Anti Doping Policy. Why then did the AFL come out the other night and say that it is our belief that no doping took place and no infraction notices will be served?? What is going on??

This is covered in the thread about why players weren't charged.

 

[Hawthorn United]

Anyone read the Essendon version of the charge sheet, which they claimed was different?

 

[Partridge]

If we lose to this mob on Saturday, then we should be kicked out of the competition with them!

You're never going to have as much support this week as you will against them now.