Essendon trade moves and the secret 'COLA'-style payments people still don't understand

[DapperJong]

We all aced the deflection tactics.

 

[Dave]

I aced the theory but the blackmailing and stalking practical was tough.

There was a written section??

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

There was a written section??

A call too far?

 

[Dave]

A call too far?

Yes, though to be fair he said theory so it could have been oral....

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Yes, though to be fair he said theory so it could have been oral....

Urrkkh ... that is difficult to swallow ... ew

 

[Linda Lovelace]

It is interesting the other club affected by the Bombers saga was Port who got to pay Monfries and Ryder outside the cap. Who were clubs who bought in the most “names” last year in trade and free agency? Essendon Smith Saad and Stringer. Port Rockliff Motlop Watts
Rucci reported over here at the time that Port got a million dollar free kick with the cap due to the bomber saga

Yep, this is a good point.

 

[fishardansin]

What a weird thread. They missed out on a year's salary and had their reputations tarnished which affects their ability to get jobs in the media or coaching roles. They also have stress claims due to the highly publicised nature of the drama and people in the media trying to put the fear of long-term health problems into their minds. This was all a direct result of decisions made by the club. Everyone got a pay-out and was not influenced by whether or not they stayed at the club.

I am waiting to hear Alex Jones' take on all this.

 

[parano1a]

Big story breaking in the Daily Telegraph about Hird-era Essendon being only 15 minutes away from Greg Inglis signing a contract to play for the Bombers.

 

[Lance Uppercut]

I’m getting paid to post this!!

Dude, I made sooooo much money during the $aga.

$10 per post, 35,000 posts. You do the math

 

[Dave]

Big story breaking in the Daily Telegraph about Hird-era Essendon being only 15 minutes away from Greg Inglis signing a contract to play for the Bombers.

Relevance?

 

[Andronicus]

Dude, I made sooooo much money during the $aga.

$10 per post, 35,000 posts. You do the math

Holy s**t.

Half a million bucks?

 

[rabidcrow]

if true, the Dees would have benefitted as well.

I admit to some suspicion that a few of the jabbed up compensated brigade on the Dons list are augmenting the salary cap. Would love to see audited reports.

Similarly I would enjoy seeing out of salary cap payments to Pie players for their contribution to entertainment and knowledge on Eddie's TFS.

That’s a good point. Did the Demons bring in a high profile recruit on surprisingly big money last year for how proven the player was - Calling Jake Lever!

 

[Aussie in exile]

One of the biggest rorts in footy. It's almost fishy that this was barely covered in the media.

the fact this happened, by itself, isn't an issue

the fact this happened, and wasn't disclosed, suggests this is a massive issue

Probably because journos are frightened of losing their AFL accredition.

The AFL never learn. Who ever was in charge at the time has to go.

To call the AFL furtive would be an understatement

 

[Aussie in exile]

One of the biggest rorts in footy. It's almost fishy that this was barely covered in the media.

Probably because journos are frightened of losing there AFL accredition.

 

[WestCoast05]

I am waiting to hear Alex Jones' take on all this.

His take for once is the same as the public's take on it all - the Essendon PED saga was an inside job.

 

[yodellinhank]

Are the insurance payments an ongoing thing, or will we face a cap squeeze in the near future?

 

[living_in_syd]

Are the insurance payments an ongoing thing, or will we face a cap squeeze in the near future?

Cap squeeze may indeed come now surely?

 

[yodellinhank]

Cap squeeze may indeed come now surely?

I would've thought, you can't keep bringing sought after players from other teams in without losing any yourself. Unless there's something still hanging over from the insurance payments I don't understand.