Does the AFL plan a scandal for every season?

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Its starting to seem that way if it is true witch i dought its pretty smart because they get every body talking about footy and gets you pumped up for round one ;)
 

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Are you accusing the AFL of spiking Cousins' drinks with drugs? :p
 
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What an outrageous comment -> to accuse the corporate body that supports Australias favorite past time of producing scandals is sickening. Why would 'they' NEED to draw attention to the start of the season anyway - aren't we all waiting on the edge of seats, counting the days??

The people to blame are in the media (even misguided/rougue supporters, spreading roumors in our beloved forums)... They perpetuate and push forward an obsession for drama within the private lives of players who would otherwise be heroes.

I feel physically sick with anger... I think some people need to take a good hard look at themselves - they might not like what they see...

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Somebody should put a list on here:
2002: Carey leaving NMFC.
2003:Steven Lawrence car accident - sacked by Saints?Biggie for the year
2004:Several rape allegations all year round
2005
  • Jay Schulz - Involved in a drink driving incident where his actions led to a breach of sponsorship with the Transport Accident Commission, the sponsor of the Richmond Football Club[16].
  • Ben Cousins and Michael Gardiner - Questioned by police over telephone calls made following a nightclub shooting and brawl at a Perth nightclub. Police believed they had conversations with at least one of the two men charged with disposing of the gun after the brawl [17].
  • Karl Norman - Left his rented house trashed and with outstanding rent owing[18]. Later sanctioned for turning up to training under the influence of ecstasy.
  • Heath Culpitt - Police admit that rape investigation into Culpitt was horribly botched after several years' delays and the disappearance of crucial evidence. Chief detective expresses lack of confidence and ombudsman recommends disciplinary action against investigators. [19]
  • Laurence Angwin - After being sacked for turning up to training under influence of ecstasy, Angwin makes public allegations of widespread drug-use within the AFL.[20]
  • Lance Whitnall, Nick Stevens and Heath Scotland - Were in a pub when they witnessed an acquaintance being beaten, kidnapped (and later tortured) by suspected members of an outlaw motorcycle club.[21].
  • Saverio Rocca - Whisked away from the imminent birth of his son to a football game in a police vehicle travelling at speed with lights and sirens. After initial denials, police concede that the incident occurred and that the police officer has been counselled [22].
  • (Players unknown) - Various allegations are made about rapes [23], including drink-spiking [24] and an attempted drink-spiking against a player's wife [25].
2006
  • Colin Sylvia - Allegedly kicked his girlfriend and threatened to kill a passerby who intervened.[26]
  • Ben Cousins - Upon facing a random road-side alcohol breathalyser test, he abandoned his car on a Perth highway and fled on foot [27] In a separate incident, Cousins was arrested for public drunkenness outside Crown Casino in Southbank, Victoria.[28]
  • Ashley Sampi - Allegedly threatens his girlfriend and her sister with a knife [29]
  • Simon Goodwin - Threatens to kill a photographer after running amok at an Adelaide pub at 11am. [30]
  • Brodie Holland - Fined over various driving offences. [32]. In an unrelated incident, Holland is charged with assaulting two women out the front of a Melbourne nightclub. [33]
  • Dane Swan - Along with co-accused Aaron Ramsay and Kade Carey, found guilty of charges arising from a drunken brawl at Federation Square, where they attacked a cleaner and three security guards after Carey jumped on a passing motorist's car.[36]
  • Chad Morrison - Caught drink-driving and loses his licence[37]. His club, Collingwood, is sponsored by the Transport Accident Commission which fines the club $200,000.[38].
  • Dean Brogan - Punched Dale Mortimer, fan of a rival team, at Adelaide Airport after being insulted, allegedly breaking Mortimer's nose[40]. The incident is being investigated by police, in addition to an earlier incident in October 2005 in which Brogan allegedly repeatedly punched a surgeon in a dispute in a park over their dogs[41].
  • Michael Gardiner - drink driving incident where he destroyed his car and caused other damage. In light of his previous record in being involved in incidents, Gardiner was fined $5,000 and suspended from the Eagles side "indefinitely". [42]
  • Chris Tarrant and Ben Johnson, of Collingwood, were investigated over a brawl at a Port Melbourne nightclub carpark on July 30th, where a 28 year-old man is rendered unconscious and brought to hospital with facial injuries[43]. Both players are fined $5000 by their club for breaking a 1am curfew. This brought the number of Collingwood footballers to be charged or questioned by police in 2006 to five.[44] Club President Eddie McGuire condemned the players' behaviour [45] but refused to suggest they would be suspended. Johnson appeared before a magistrate charged with recklessly causing injury and unlawful assault but avoided conviction. [46]
  • Brendan Fevola, on an overseas trip to Ireland as part of the International Rules Series, was involved in an incident where he applied a headlock to a barman and was said to be very drunk. [49] Fevola was subsequently suspended for the second Test which was to take place the following week and immediately sent home by the AFL to avoid accusations of a junket. [50]
  • Andrew Krakouer (along with younger brother Tyrone) was charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm following an incident outside the Harbourside nightclub in Fremantle on December 22nd. The alleged victim, Justin Robin Martin, sustained serious head injuries and remains in intensive care. [54]
  • Steve Johnson was arrested for public drunkenness in Wangaratta on December 24th. [55] This is his second such arrest in 18 months.[56]. He was banished from his club by his team-mates, until at least May 2007.
  • Andrew Lovett faced court action after alleged bashing of ex-girlfriend Kimberlie Watson in April 2006. He allegedly breached an intervention order against him in September 2006. [58]
2007: WCE Drug Problems.
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#15
Somebody should put a list on here:
2002: Carey leaving NMFC.
2003:
2004:
2005:
2006:
2007: WCE Drug Problems.
Sorry if my timeline is a little off:D

2002: Carey leaving NMFC.
2003: Kerr buys ketamine from dealer
2004: Kerr presents forged prescription for Valium
2005: Kerr double teams poor dude with his dad
2006: Kerr goes Donkey Kong on some cabbie
2007: WCE Drug Problems.
 
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