Past #26: Tarryn Thomas [Part III] - [C.Twomey] AFL rules TT is eligible to play in all competitions as of 14 October

[Samsquanch]

I am keen to be interested but I have no idea what they are doing. I just don't get the game.

I want to see them bring out the chain.

 

[year of the roo]

Interesting question. I don't know.

Ask your sources.

 

[year of the roo]

Are the afl about to use the Super Bowl as cover for TT??

You overrate the Super Bowl if thinking along these lines.

 

[Colby Cheer Squad]

With all this talk of a hefty suspension, what are the appeal options ?

There has to be an appeal process or else they risk legal action that blows up the whole system. That's why an appeals process had to come into the tribunal / match review.

 

[speedy]

I wonder if the “integrity” unit have proof of guilt? Or is believe all women enough for them?

 

[DesertRoo]

You overrate the Super Bowl if thinking along these lines.

 

[Shinboner1]

I wonder if the “integrity” unit have proof of guilt? Or is believe all women enough for them?

You'd assume they would have the proof.
They just dont want to share it with the public.

 

[Frank Thring]

You overrate the Super Bowl if thinking along these lines.

You underrate it.

 

[DesertRoo]

You underrate it.

And the winner of the Super Bowl is…

front page of every Australian newspaper.

 

[Harris 10]

I haven't really followed any of this but is there a reason TT isn't currently suspended pending the outcome of the inquiry?

In my opinion his current absence from the club should be factored into any penalty?

 

[gokangas]

I haven't really followed any of this but is there a reason TT isn't currently suspended pending the outcotcome of the inquiry?

In my opinion his current absence from the club should be factored into any penalty?

But what is the loss - how do you measure that? Suspensions usually equate to games missed. He hasn't missed any. I get your point but not sure how you can measure the loss.

 

[apollo_creed]

I don't feel sorry for Thomas. He's not a victim regardless of the penalty or the question of when the offence occurred.

I agree that the woman in question is seemingly acting from a jealous/vindictive position now but her being trashy doesn't excuse Thomas supposed (not supposed to those adjudicating) actions. If his penalty is 10 games he's not a victim, nor are North Melbourne. It might be unfortunate it wasn't dealt with previously/made public by the accuser but ultimately the offence is his and if it is serious it should be treated as such
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My opinion is that a penalty of 6-10 games is probably right all things considered and based on the reports but if it's more then so be it.

The club has been incredibly supportive of Thomas over previous seasons despite his behavioural issues and the fact that each of the last two seasons there has been talk about him wanting to leave is pretty reflective of his commitment to this club. He'll be gone at seasons end. He owes the club but he's too stupid and arrogant to realise this (imo of course). His manager is also a ****ing snake.

 

[Harris 10]

But what is the loss - how do you measure that? Suspensions usually equate to games missed. He hasn't missed any. I get your point but not sure how you can measure the loss.

Drug penalties aren't games.

Ben Cousins got a 12 month ban from the AFL

 

[durkadurka]

I don't feel sorry for Thomas. He's not a victim regardless of the penalty or the question of when the offence occurred.

I agree that the woman in question is seemingly acting from a jealous/vindictive position now but her being trashy doesn't excuse Thomas supposed (not supposed to those adjudicating) actions. If his penalty is 10 games he's not a victim, nor are North Melbourne. It might be unfortunate it wasn't dealt with previously/made public by the accuser but ultimately the offence is his and if it is serious it should be treated as such
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My opinion is that a penalty of 6-10 games is probably right all things considered and based on the reports but if it's more then so be it.

The club has been incredibly supportive of Thomas over previous seasons despite his behavioural issues and the fact that each of the last two seasons there has been talk about him wanting to leave is pretty reflective of his commitment to this club. He'll be gone at seasons end. He owes the club but he's too stupid and arrogant to realise this (imo of course). His manager is also a ******* snake.

How do you figure out what the penalty should be when you don’t even know what he’s done? Please share if you do know.

 

[gokangas]

Drug penalties aren't games.

Ben Cousins got a 12 month ban from the AFL

OK - I suppose that is heading down the deregistration path as opposed to straight games.

 

[Sillygit]

How do you figure out what the penalty should be when you don’t even know what he’s done? Please share if you do know.

pretty similar to the last 400 pages or so, nobody knows anything but will confidently state opinions and assumptions as brass tacks

 

[apollo_creed]

How do you figure out what the penalty should be when you don’t even know what he’s done? Please share if you do know.

Based on what has been shared publicly previously (the stuff from last year) and reporting of what this involves it doesn't take a genius to figure it out but good on you if you think that sort of stuff is normal.

 

[speedy]

Based on what has been shared publicly previously (the stuff from last year) and reporting of what this involves it doesn't take a genius to figure it out but good on you if you think that sort of stuff is normal.

So you don’t know?

 

[gokangas]

pretty similar to the last 400 pages or so, nobody knows anything but will confidently state opinions and assumptions as brass tacks

Pretty much. Plenty of 'in the know' ready to suggest the bans being touted but my two contacts don't know the details of the accusations but reckon they have heard the likely suspensions. We will see soon. I just hope he hasn't been dumb enough to repeat offend at the level that ends his career.

 

[apollo_creed]

So you don’t know?

 

[speedy]

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Clever

 

[DesertRoo]

Update - according to a NM person (outsider now) the club is bracing for a 10-12 weeker. My other source is still saying potential deregistration. I suppose the common link is a substantial suspension.

If your sources are wrong, you need to punch them in the face for spreading vicious racist lies about a young aboriginal boy..

 

[gokangas]

If your sources are wrong, you need to punch them in the face for spreading vicious racist lies about a young aboriginal boy..

A ha. Will do. Hope they are.

 

[year of the roo]

If your sources are wrong, you need to punch them in the face for spreading vicious racist lies about a young aboriginal boy..

They would need to exist before gk can take any meaningful action, tbf.

 

[gokangas]

They would need to exist before gk can take any meaningful action, tbf.

You love to hate. Just telling what I hear. Don't read my posts and you won't be disappointed.