Certified Legendary Thread 34 Essendon* Players suspended for doping violations - No opposition fans. Check OP for thread rules

If Essendon* gets slapped on the wrist with a wet lettuce leaf, I will .......


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If the players do get infractions, you'd imagine his return is nigh on impossible. I wonder if the Bombers put a clause in that new contract to this effect. Would be mildly amusing to see Hird suing Essendon over breach of contract if this occurred.
Essendon really have put the cart before the horse here. Guess it's just another case of Hird telling Essendon what to do, not Essendon telling Hird what to do. And from what I have read, i'd be quite surprised if ASADA didn't issue infraction notices to the players.

Was very interesting to hear what Andy D had to say about Steve Dank. To say he was unhappy about what Dank had done to Essendon would be an understatement. If Dank had nothing to hide, then why wouldn't he want to speak to the AFL/ASADA in a bid to clear his reputation/name.
 

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Well, thank goodness that is finally over with and we can move on, pending the ASADA charges.

Finally we can concentrate on the footy again.

Makes a win even more important this week.
 

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I am refusing to read any online newspapers today for the fear of yelling obscenties whilst at work. Glad I am going out afterwards then I won't be guided to turn on 360 or any other football show. Penalties too leninet especially with the draft picks. They should be excluded altogether for two years. I'm ok with Thompson not getting suspended but at least a $100,000 fine. $30,000 is nothing to him. If the playing group stays together next year they will finish top six at least.

I also live in hope that ASDA or WADA step in and give out further penalties.
 

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I guess our penalties hurt more because we were bottoming out at the time then we were slugged, whereas the bombers list isn't in a massively terrible position.
 

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I guess our penalties hurt more because we were bottoming out at the time then we were slugged, whereas the bombers list isn't in a massively terrible position.
We where bottoming out with our admin as well, this didn't help, made it worse
Correct, also paid lip service to the draft for a number of years leading up to that period.
 
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Mark Stevens :rolleyes:

Hird* lucky to escape lightly

James Hird says he is planning a holiday with his family and he can float to a swim up bar somewhere in the world knowing it could have been a whole lot worse.
A 12-month ban is substantial, but it came with plenty of sugar.
Although there will be a financial hit, as the AFL stressed he can't be paid during his "gap year", Hird has been handed a contract extension taking in 2015-2016.

There is nothing stopping Essendon chairman Paul Little topping up Hird's wage in those two years to make up for the lost cash in 2014.
Hird also has the security of knowing his job is there - and even the chance to be part of the coaching team if Essendon makes the finals next year given his suspension runs out on August 25.
Hird* lucky to escape lightly
 

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Upon reflection I'm not overly miffed at them welcoming Hird back after his 12 months. If they want to continue to associate with people like that it'll be to their detriment.

This of course doesn't take into account what will transpire when ASADA finishes it's investigation...
 

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Upon reflection I'm not overly miffed at them welcoming Hird back after his 12 months. If they want to continue to associate with people like that it'll be to their detriment.

This of course doesn't take into account what will transpire when ASADA finishes it's investigation...
I agree and we as a club need to make a stand and vow never to lose to a James Hird coached side ever again, no matter how long he coaches !!
 

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There's still a few bucks to make in the Tell All interview, which can't be too far away.:rolleyes:
Well he was adamant he wanted a public hearing, no questions should be left unasked if this happens but I suspect a few of them will remain unanswered or deleted by his PR advisor and legal team.
 

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Lawyer praises 'heroic, courageous' Hird for accepting 12-month ban



I feel sick. This Hird guy is dangerous.
Seems that everyone falls for that infectious smile.
Definitely the Essendope version of Simon the Likeable:
From "Get Smart: And Baby Makes Four: Part 1 (#5.7)" (1969)
Waitress: I get off at three o'clock.
Simon the Likeable: Oh, I'm sorry, I'm busy this afternoon. Maybe, some other time.
Waitress: There won't be another time, I'm gonna kill myself.
Simon the Likeable: Oh, don't do that.
Waitress: Ok, whatever you say.
 

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Lawyer praises 'heroic, courageous' Hird for accepting 12-month ban



I feel sick. This Hird guy is dangerous.
Seems that everyone falls for that infectious smile.
So after being given a job with a decent salary and allegedly told by Hird everything has to be above board, Robinson and Danks unilaterally decided that they would ignore their instructions and sacrifice their careers and income so they could go off on a half cocked exercise and use prohibited drugs.
Really Burnside?
Or was it that Robinson and Co were given the green light but told that if it goes off the tracks I/we will deny all knowledge. Hmm which one sounds more likely? Now who has the records???? Warning to any AFL club. Be careful if you recruit any current Essendon players with the exception of Daniher,Zaharakis and Goddard. You could end up recruting a player who will serve 2 years on the side lines. Danks has yet to be interviewed.Sooner or later he will give his account.
 
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