Geelong rorting the system

[CatToTheFuture]

My guess is that following this announcement multiple clubs have reached out to the AFL to say they have sponsors who are willing to offer the same arrangements - effectively just a bogus role to rort. Has probably spooked the AFL a bit.

Yeah, sounds like having written the rules they now regret writing them because clubs are unhappy and/or clubs are busy exploring the rabbit hole.

 

[Strange Cat]

Yeah, sounds like having written the rules they now regret writing them because clubs are unhappy and/or clubs are busy exploring the rabbit hole.

Yeah I tend to agree it’s lining up for them to backtrack and close that rule which will results in some angst with the coaches

AFL is nothing but consistent in their incompetence

 

[Purple Suit]

My guess is that following this announcement multiple clubs have reached out to the AFL to say they have sponsors who are willing to offer the same arrangements - effectively just a bogus role to rort. Has probably spooked the AFL a bit.

Surely the AFL has rules against bogus rorting from clubs to staff/players? The AFL executive is fine though, jobs for the boys 24/7.

 

[Purple Suit]

Yeah, sounds like having written the rules they now regret writing them because clubs are unhappy and/or clubs are busy exploring the rabbit hole.

You assume that Geelong has done everything correct, I recon they have broken rules after years of getting away with anything they do. Big punishment incoming...

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Now apparently they were caught off guard

 

[Sentinel]

The AFL simply shouldn't allow players/coaches (and probably immediate family members) to take on roles with official club sponsors without including them in the cap. Nothing to stop Scott going and finding another non-sponsor business for his side hustle C-suite gig that he obviously needs to pay those rising electricity bills. Likewise for players.

Anything else is always going to have a stench about it.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

You assume that Geelong has done everything correct, I recon they have broken rules after years of getting away with anything they do. Big punishment incoming...

Lol, no. They got it ticked off as being within the rules and it's being reviewed again after the fact. At absolute worst there's a rule change where they change something for future agreements.

 

[Warhorse]

Property development is booming with plenty of cheap land. I'm sure Scott will be fine if this deal falls through

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Now apparently they were caught off guard

Caught off guard by something they themselves approved.

Lol

 

[Elixuh]

Now apparently they were caught off guard

Lol did Geelong present the AFL with a 50 page document to approve something completely innocent and drop in on page 47 as a footnote that Scotty would also be getting a rort gig at a sponsor?

Or did they think this wouldn't be announced publicly. Maybe they didn't expect a statement which said 'we have transcended the traditional sponsorship arrangement' wink wink.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Purple Suit improve the content standard or every remark will cop a disagree.

 

[hawkman]

Now apparently they were caught off guard

Hocking probably told them it was all good so they ticked it off without looking at it. Then Geelong are so public about it, all the other clubs start asking about it so the AFL have to now appear to be properly checking it over

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Strange Cat amusing to see the site's bottom feeding trolls emerge...

 

[Whiskers]

Stay salty friend

Ignore Walsh, this poster came on to our board to try discuss things normally.
When other posters called Walsh out, Walsh just admitted he likes to troll Pies and Cats fans and not to take him seriously.

He is a troll by his own admission. Do not engage.
Also Sam Walsh has Geelong connections so they are worried we will get him. Carlton can’t keep paying all their players a million each.

 

[Tjblues]

God the AFL is pathetic.

Timeline of events:

1- Morris offer CScott the position

2- Geelong speak to AFL

3- AFL say no worries

4- Announcement is made

5- Fans and potentially other clubs raise concerns

6- AFL pretend they were unaware of details and announce investigation.

Stay tuned for 7- conduct investigation that goes for long enough that most people forget

And finally 8- announce no sanctions on a Friday night before a major event

 

[Strange Cat]

Strange Cat amusing to see the site's bottom feeding trolls emerge...

As predictable as Falcon making another alias

Water is wet et al….

 

[yeahmate]

They got caught off guard that Geelong made it so public
Were happy to tick it off when they thought it would be kept secret though

 

[Purple Suit]

God the AFL is pathetic.

Timeline of events:

1- Morris offer CScott the position

2- Geelong speak to AFL

3- AFL say no worries

4- Announcement is made

5- Fans and potentially other clubs raise concerns

6- AFL pretend they were unaware of details and announce investigation.

Stay tuned for 7- conduct investigation that goes for long enough that most people forget

And finally 8- announce no sanctions on a Friday night before a major event

Don’t rule out an AFL backflip and the position included in the cap / Scott drops it.

Bad Optics is worse than cheating as far as the AFL are concerned.

 

[longdonkey]

Sorry Essendon supporters for all the times I've said they are the most crooked club in the AFL.

 

[STPer18]

Can't blame large organisations for wanting exemplary Geelong people in key roles of their business.

 

[FootyLad0]

Sorry Essendon supporters for all the times I've said they are the most crooked club in the AFL.

You're delusional if you think this isn't an 18 club thing.
Should we start investigating what cars the Power players are driving?

Wonder how many MG's that just mysteriously turned up in their player's driveways?

 

[El Doederino]

You're delusional if you think this isn't an 18 club thing.
Should we start investigating what cars the Power players are driving?

Wonder how many MG's that just mysteriously turned up in their player's driveways?

Yeah but they’re MG’s.

 

[FootyLad0]

Lol did Geelong present the AFL with a 50 page document to approve something completely innocent and drop in on page 47 as a footnote that Scotty would also be getting a rort gig at a sponsor?

Or did they think this wouldn't be announced publicly. Maybe they didn't expect a statement which said 'we have transcended the traditional sponsorship arrangement' wink wink.

I want to know how brisbane is paying

Neale
Dunkley
McLuggage
Andrews
Rayner
Bailey
Berry
Daniher (who is still owed money)
Charlie Cameron
Dayne Zorko
Hipwood

And that's before i even include adding
Big O
Starcevich
Doedee
Ashcroft x 1 and soon to be 2
Fletcher
Lohmann

If they manage to maintain everyone i'd be putting real close eyes on how that is fitting everyone into the cap.


About half of those guys have signed monster deals and yet somehow no one is leaving?
How is that possible? A Rolls Royce midfield, stars in the forward line, AA backmen and no one seems to be leaving?
Curious, very curious.

Seems abundant how many players are driving brand new Hyundais too, i hope that's all covered in the cap?

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Don’t rule out an AFL backflip and the position included in the cap / Scott drops it.

Bad Optics is worse than cheating as far as the AFL are concerned.

Yeah I won't rule out a late rule change here.

You can bet your bottom dollar though if it were Hardwick or Clarko they're wouldn't be a word said about it

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Yeah but they’re MG’s.

Touche