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[BomberFan355]

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...ement-use-by-12-afl-clubs-20131016-2vm11.html

I don't understand this article, the fat controller did check's of all the clubs after the Essendon story broke and they were all clear, remember?

 

[DapperDon]

what on earth does that statement accomplish other than ensuring Wilson's comments appear in News Ltd papers now.

Completely and utterly pointless statement.

It's sad that now the club is getting sucked into Caro's vacuum of troll and feel they need to respond to everything she says.

 

[BomberFan355]

Surely this was a directive by Paul Little?

I highly doubt that he was actively advised by media/PR to do this.

It's just unnecessary and provide lots of fuel to a story that effectively wasn't one. Hell, I personally didn't even know Wilson made any comments last night.

Add me as another who didn't know anything about the comments.

I guess EFC are just sick of Caro's dribble.

 

[Phone]

Surely this was a directive by Paul Little?

I highly doubt that he was actively advised by media/PR to do this.

We know it wasn't the PR team because there's no reference to Flight Plan

 

[Jab]

It's become a lot more frequent since Little took over.

It seems to be a part of his tactics for sure, but it accomplishes nothing. If I was Caro or at the Age, I'd have an office comp to see how many times you can get Essendon to release a statement from comments from their staff. We're feeding the trolls.

 

[The Prosecutor]

Add me as another who didn't know anything about the comments.

I guess EFC are just sick of Caro's dribble.

Of all the stuff we haven't responded too, this somehow warrants a response?

The first allegation was against Paul Little, it just screams this statement was an executive decision made by an individual who got his feelings hurt by Caro's comment.

I can't fathom any other reason why the club decided to respond.

 

[bomberman500]

I don't understand this article, the fat controller did check's of all the clubs after the Essendon story broke and they were all clear, remember?

They all said they were clear, Essendon was the only club to stick its hand up and be honest that they may have a problem. Just goes to show that there is no point in being honest in todays world

 

[The Prosecutor]

One final thought/observation.

This statement is now going to become a joke of it's own. Social media is already rife with people coming up with their own allegations and facts about Essendon.

 

[Jab]

I guess this belongs here.

http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2013-10-16/response-from-chairman-paul-little

Response from Chairman Paul Little

Essendon Chairman Paul Little, on behalf of the club’s members and supporters, would like to respond to Caroline Wilson’s comments made on 3AW last night.
Allegation - 1Paul Little’s hands on style didn’t suit Ray Gunston and that’s why Ray didn’t take the CEO position.
FactPaul Little and Ray Gunston have the upmost respect for each other’s performance and management style. Paul and Ray are still friends
Allegation - 2
The relationship between Mark Thompson and James Hird is not great.
FactJames Hird has unconditionally supported Mark Thompson’s appointment.They have an excellent and professional relationship James and Mark are still friends
Allegation - 3
The Essendon Football Club Board was split over Mark Thompson’s appointment.
FactThe Board was fully united on Mark Thompson’s appointment. The board are still friends
Allegation - 4
Essendon doesn’t have a close working relationship with the AFL.
Fact
The Club and the AFL are working very effectively together at a senior level to improve the relationship damaged during the supplements dispute. The club and the AFL are still friends

Essendon 2014 - #Wearestillfriends

 

[Andronicus]

It seems we can't get the balance right.

Didn't talk enough when Evans was in charge, and talk too much now Little is there.

 

[Whispering_Jack]

Meh, it is what it is. This will be forgotten about by tomorrow and it is a friendly reminder to Caro and other meida outlets that we won't let lies be painted as facts all the time.

I get that is making a mountain out of a mole hill, but we would be on the clubs back again if we sat back and just let people say what they like...

 

[The Prosecutor]

Meh, it is what it is. This will be forgotten about by tomorrow and it is a friendly reminder to Caro and other meida outlets that we won't let lies be painted as facts all the time.

I get that is making a mountain out of a mole hill, but we would be on the clubs back again if we sat back and just let people say what they like...

Not really, especially when most people didn't even know about the comments, nor do I personally care now that I've read them.

It's just a shit decision that achieves absolutely nothing. You really think this will stop Caro or any other journalist from providing their opinion?

Instead, Caro's comments now have widespread attention and the club has made itself the butt of jokes with a new meme.

It's an own goal if ever I've seen one in PR.

 

[Eleven 38]

can this be a Zero mentioning Caro thread?

What she says really adds nothing to the discussion..

 

[Phone]

i'm pretty sure i last used the Allegation v Fact template in like year 6

 

[The Prosecutor]

can this be a Zero mentioning Caro thread?

What she says really adds nothing to the discussion..

Essendon has made it the discussion, which is exactly my point.

 

[Whispering_Jack]

Not really, especially when most people didn't even know about the comments, nor do I personally care now that I've read them.

It's just a shit decision that achieves absolutely nothing. You really think this will stop Caro or any other journalist from providing her opinion?

Instead, Caro's story now has widespread attention and the club has made itself the butt of jokes with a new meme.

It's an own goal if ever I've seen one in PR.

I didn't say it would stop her doing anything. If this year has proven anything, it is that she sure is resilient no matter how many times people call her out.

I didn't hear about it until the club released that statement either , but again, is the alternative to let free reign over comments and not hold any comments to account?

Interestingly, most of the comments on the FB post by Triple M about it are very negative to Caro and not negative against Essendon...

 

[Doss]

You don't chuck fuel on a fire in these situations, surely. As others have said, there was little to no wider publicity about this article- until now.

As has also been said, it won't stop Caro from continuing to publish drivel. Especially if it was already struggling for oxygen, just deny it the oxygen she was so desperately hoping it would receive, and it will die.

 

[The Prosecutor]

I didn't say it would stop her doing anything. If this year has proven anything, it is that she sure is resilient no matter how many times people call her out.

I didn't hear about it until the club released that statement either , but again, is the alternative to let free reign over comments and not hold any comments to account?

Interestingly, most of the comments on the FB post by Triple M about it are very negative to Caro and not negative against Essendon...

The alternative is picking you fights. In the grand scheme of things, this was like trying to king-hit the school captain because he looked at you funnily, all the while completely missing the punch and tripping over while you're at it.

I'm not surprised most are positive, an Essendon story is likely to attract predominately Essendon responses. Twitter, for instance, is having a field day coming up with their own allegations and facts about the club.

 

[CourtzMajora]

I see no point in that statement.

I'm sure Essendon have bigger fish to fry.

 

[DonsRule]

You don't chuck fuel on a fire in these situations, surely. As others have said, there was little to no wider publicity about this article- until now.

As has also been said, it won't stop Caro from continuing to publish drivel. Especially if it was already struggling for oxygen, just deny it the oxygen she was so desperately hoping it would receive, and it will die.

I think a response at the end would be fine. I'll accept things like Hirds interview, and perhaps from the board, but it needs to be done in a single statement.

 

[Childish Gambino]

Meh, who really gives a shit that we're part of a new meme. Happy for Little to shut down Caro.

 

[The Prosecutor]

Meh, who really gives a shit that we're part of a new meme. Happy for Little to shut down Caro.

He's done the complete opposite though.

But yeah, I'm going to stop commenting on this. My thoughts are pretty clear.

 

[Matthew_Lloyd]

I hope common sense prevails and Ahmed Saad is not canned for two years. He does not deserve the same suspension as someone who takes HGH and testosterone to name a few

 

[222EB]

The AFL has responded to the story & says it is not investigating according to the newsbreak on SEN

 

[lysp]

The AFL has responded to the story & says it is not investigating according to the newsbreak on SEN

Vlad already did his own 2 second investigation and came to conclusion it was only essendon.