AFL Diversity Manager banned for life from competing in football, stands down from position

[Bunk Moreland]

Aitkin was squaring up to punch a Roos player when Clarko jumped in. Very different to this case where a bit of push and shove suddenly turned in to an assault.

Give us a spell.

 

[dmc333]

Just knocking a bit of diversity into him.

 

[Lionheart182]

Woah, that's worse than anything we've seen in the AFL for quite some time.

Yeah, since last week!

 

[Feerits Elf]

Horrible act. Can't say I particularly like the way people in the media are turning this in to another story about houli though. Sam McClure straight out questioned the character of houli as a result of this incident. Houli irrelevant to this story

Houli supplied to the AFL Tribunal a written reference from Fahour about what a good bloke he was off the field. That's the nexus.

 

[BF Tiger]

Like it or not he represents the AFL all the time, and as such is meant to uphold the values of the organisation. Even more so when he is involved with football. Be surprised if he has a job at the end of this.

 

[Brad Goodman]

His position is surely untenable based on that footage - doesn't sound like the guy who hit him will do him any favours at the tribunal either (and nor should he).

 

[Lach72]

Murray Newman got jail time after sending threats all week to a bloke before meeting him at a nightclub and breaking his jaw, convicted of grievous bodily harm. Not sacked. Played AFL again.

I agree with you entirely. Assault charges and lifetime ban from playing (as HairyO points out, an appropriate suspension should trigger the 12 weeks ban thing on AFL comps) is reasonable, but unless there's contractual cause, it could be very hairy if they sack him when other AFL employees (players) have had worse charges and not been sacked.

Yeah.

Also the discussion was had on Perth radio on Saturday, that it is possible for players to be charged with assault.
The charges need to be pressed by the player though. So Mills would need to press charges against Bugg, for instance.

I can see in the lower leagues that this might happen.

Getting dropped by a king hit and injured could affect your real life livelihood.
In the AFL they still get paid and get free treatment.

If Mills is drinking steak through a straw for a month, he might consider it.

If Bugg had dropped Paddy McCartin and he had his 25th concussion and it's career over, he might be inclined to press charges and go for compo

 

[Struggle]

What is a diversity manager and why does the afl need one?

 

[Black Panther]

*cough* journos slackening off

Should read

"AFL diversity manager & former Essendon player Ali Fahour captured on video striking a Whittlesea opponent in a Northern Football League game on Saturday"

Played a few games for Bendigo Bombers I believe

 

[Spook]

An AFL employee really should know better. Would have to dismiss him from his role on that basis/conduct. Whether anything progresses outside of a stricking charge and or dismissal is a matter for the police

Agree with what you said and further too that: Anybody and everybody over the age of about 14 should know better

 

[Faithful Hawk]

I should clarify that these sort of things should be open to assault charges.

I just think that the AFL as an employer should be prepared for some hairy situations if they sack him.

PLayers are effectively employees.
If they're prepared to sack this guy, a Barry Hall situation should also result in a sacking

Based on this summation which I think the AFL will take seriously into account, you will see him resign (or nicely shoved out the Door) to save face for both sides.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

What is a diversity manager and why does the afl need one?

I believe Diversity is an old, old wooden ship used during the civil war era.






Sorry, somebody had to.

 

[Satan]

Has violence in sport ever resulted in police involvement?

I was surprised involuntary manslaughter wasn't used when Hughes was killed playing cricket

Leigh matthews says hi

 

[CatFan79]

What is a diversity manager and why does the afl need one?

You sir need a good dose of Waleed Ali PC brain manipulation. Ch10 6:30pm.

 

[TW Sherrin]

weak pr1ck needs a few months in the big house. hope the other bloke presses charges.

 

[Feerits Elf]

Has violence in sport ever resulted in police involvement?

Leigh matthews says hi

Neville Bruns would but he's still having trouble talking

 

[dmc333]

Was that an ambulance I heard?

 

[year of the cat]

Was that an ambulance I heard?

Not sure who's the bigger scumbag.

 

[Jiggyman]

Yeah, since last week!

Yeah nah not quite.

 

[Franc de Borges]

Pugilism is part of a diverse society.

 

[NoobPie]

Not sure who's the bigger scumbag.

Yep, tough call

 

[Black Panther]

Any relation to Jason Saddington?

Would be a nice circle - Jason Saddington being a former Blues player where Fahour's brother was a CFC Board Member

 

[Herne Hill Hammer]

Will face a long ban I'd say.

Not sure "king hit" and "unsuspecting" is entirely accurate though. Conjures up a snipe from behind, something like Clarkson on Aitken for example.

He certainly seemed to run a fair way to get to his target who was behind a group of other players and whose attention was focussed on another opponent.

This was the sort of s**t I used to see in local footy in the 80s when I was playing. Disgraceful.

He should lose his position with the AFL for it.

 

[Mead]

Judging by the headlines I was expecting to see footage of Ivan Milat in action, but that's just a fairly bad punch in the middle of a melee. Certainly warrants 6-8 weeks.

I'm sure he will lose his job however. Stupid to offer a reference when you don't have your own house in order.

 

[Lionheart182]

Yeah nah not quite.

Bugg? Looked relatively similar anyway.

Edit - nah it didn't actually.