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

[The Filth Wizard]

A huge suspended sentence is best for us but other clubs wouldn’t want to touch him

Unsure after last year any sentence would be suspended. I'm surprised he didn't have one hanging over him from then.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Why the **** is this taking so long?

He either did it or he didn’t? The AFL need to do what they need to do so that we can all move on.

 

[ChopChopDigDig]

Why the * is this taking so long?

He either did it or he didn’t? The AFL need to do what they need to do so that we can all move on.

Late Friday arvo drop by the club?

 

[speedy]

I’m sure he’ll be offered contracts. No one is offering him a “big” contract if he’s done a second time. It’ll be a moderate “prove it” deal.

I agree, but if we are only offering a 1 year "prove it" deal like every other club he will explore his options.

 

[Sillygit]

Late Friday arvo drop by the club?

If the AFL then handballed it to us to announce something from their investigation... well i wouldnt be at all surprised but id still be pissed off.

 

[Grogg]

Why the * is this taking so long?

He either did it or he didn’t? The AFL need to do what they need to do so that we can all move on.

Suspect there would be some dialogue between the AFL and the club. Given we haven't officially stood Tarryn down this time, there is the possibility we ( the club) don't see eye to eye with the AFL on a suspension based on optics.

 

[Del191229]

I agree, but if we are only offering a 1 year "prove it" deal like every other club he will explore his options.

We are far closer to his situation than anyone else and more likely to offer a longer deal.

 

[blackshadow]

Why the * is this taking so long?

Lawyers who charge in 6 minute billable blocks?


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[Passmore]

I agree, but if we are only offering a 1 year "prove it" deal like every other club he will explore his options.

If you believe some parts of the press, he already has. That's his prerogative.

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[William Caresser]

Whatever has happened, the lack of transparency from the AFL about its process in investigating these types of complaints, then making a decision, and finally handing down a penalty has, and continues to be, very poor. They should be providing indicative timelines for starters.

 

[Dan]

Whatever has happened, the lack of transparency from the AFL about its process in investigating these types of complaints, then making a decision, and finally handing down a penalty has, and continues to be, very poor. They should be providing indicative timelines for starters.

Do you mean publicly?

Because they’ll never do that and nor should they.

 

[William Caresser]

Do you mean publicly?

Because they’ll never do that and nor should they.

As I said, they should set out what their procedures are for dealing with these types of complaints and make them public. Document who at the AFL (aside from the Integrity Unit) is involved in investigating the complaint, considering the evidence, making a judgement on the player's innocence or guilt and then handing down the penalty. State if there's an appeals process and what that involves. Advise the media how long each of these processes is likely to take.

That does not mean divulging the substantive details of each case.

 

[Val Keating]

didn't you do that enough when you were a teen?

I’m married and it’s not my birthday

 

[ferball]

didn't you do that enough when you were a teen?

Can you ever do it enough tho?

 

[Dan]

As I said, they should set out what their procedures are for dealing with these types of complaints and make them public. Document who at the AFL (aside from the Integrity Unit) is involved in investigating the complaint, considering the evidence, making a judgement on the player's innocence or guilt and then handing down the penalty. State if there's an appeals process and what that involves. Advise the media how long each of these processes is likely to take.

That does not mean divulging the substantive details of each case.

I can’t see that ever happening. Media would be all over it like flys to sh!t and it would bring too much negativity to a club….particularly one like ours.

Judge Judy on the tele is the best you’ll get.

 

[gokangas]

I can’t see that ever happening. Media would be all over it like flys to sh!t and it would bring too much negativity to a club….particularly one like ours.

Judge Judy on the tele is the best you’ll get.

I actually met Judge Judy - interesting story.

 

[big_e]

I actually met Judge Judy - interesting story.

 

[Dan]

I actually met Judge Judy - interesting story.

 

[William Caresser]

I can’t see that ever happening. Media would be all over it like flys to sh!t and it would bring too much negativity to a club….particularly one like ours.
Judge Judy on the tele is the best you’ll get.

It's not about Thomas's particular case. It's about the AFL providing procedural fairness for players, coaches, employees etc - when complaints are made against them. That includes having a documented, standard set of processes which provide indicative timelines for a decision. Instead, the AFL run a murky process that just fuels speculation and does nothing to help clubs whatsoever.

 

[gokangas]

I MC'd her book launch at Southland many years ago. One of the largest crowds ever at Southland. Story is a bit long for here but its one of my after dinner speaking stories.

 

[Tas]

Jaidyn Stephenson still has a 12-game suspended sentence for gambling hanging over his head and he seems reasonably well-paid.

What are the odds of TT getting a 12 week suspended sentence? :stern look

 

[Tas]

Meh, will wait and see what happens. I have been at the "Acceptance" stage of the Kubler-Ross scale of TT's Idiocy for some time now. I think once you write it off as a complete loss then shit can't get any worse.

That being said, I don't think people should break out the KKK outfit and the noose on the back of an accusation, as unlikely as it may be that he is innocent, even when you are accused of something... someone is innocent until proven guilty.

 

[gerry101101]

Whatever has happened, the lack of transparency from the AFL about its process in investigating these types of complaints, then making a decision, and finally handing down a penalty has, and continues to be, very poor. They should be providing indicative timelines for starters.

Yes, that ‘indicative timeline’ thing always works well…

Christmas end date as AFL releases details on Hawks probe

The AFL has released its terms of reference into the Hawthorn racism probe, allowing mediation between parties and setting a December 22 end date.

thewest.com.au

 

[The Law]

Can you ever do it enough tho?

I remember a time when i was 15, i was alone, school holidays, I was interested in seeing how many times I could in 24 hours.

Based on that bit of research I concluded: yes, yes you can over do it.

I think I actually had friction burns from memory

 

[big_e]

I remember a time when i was 15, i was alone, school holidays, I was interested in seeing how many times I could in 24 hours.

Based on that bit of research I concluded: yes, yes you can over do it.

I think I actually had friction burns from memory