Malthouse might 'coach' suspended dopers.

[Dugdale2Dwyer]

The AFL has informed Malthouse that, since he is no longer coaching a club at any level, he can deal directly with the players without repercussions for the players or himself. Under the terms of their World Anti-Doping Agency suspensions, the 34 can train together, but cannot be prepared or coached by WADA-compliant sporting teams or officials. Coaches who are actively involved, at any level of Australian football competition, cannot assist the suspended players under the terms of the bans, or they also risk penalties for themselves and the players under the AFL anti-doping code.

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The way this is going Australia could end up being kicked out of the Olympics.

 

[galindez]

Wonder who would pay his wage?

 

[CharacterFirst]

*shakes head*

 

[gavaniacono]

I gotta laugh at Malthouse and the concept of life balance, thinking post match interviews and the balanced responses he was famous for.

 

[ZergMinion]

With a little luck Buttifant will set them up on a decent supplement program to get them up for next year.

 

[Satan]

Maybe Stevo can issue press releases

 

[Satan]

With a little luck Buttifant will set them up on a decent supplement program to get them up for next year.

Well the wont get tested so they have a chance

 

[Jimthegreat]

Someone has to pay Malthouse's wage though. Can't be the AFL or Essendon.

 

[Farm Boy]

As if these players weren't scarred enough. First they play under Hird (and his systematic doping regime), then they get lumbered with Bomber (and his bumbling, incoherent ramblings), next up was the Neeld and Craig combo. Fast forward a few months, they get tumble dried through the ASADA process, feelings of joy, happy days, then onto WADA, not feeling so well, then banned. And now, Mick Malthouse (poor blokes). Well, when they do finally make it back, we can't say they haven't served their punishment.

 

[Satan]

Someone has to pay Malthouse's wage though. Can't be the AFL or Essendon.

Kia will become his sponsor

 

[FootyGeek]

"C'mon boys!! Knees up!! 2017 is just around the corner, just take it one year at a time. Jobe..... JOBE!!! Stay away from that syringe!! Who left that syringe on the bar fridge? Dr Frank, was that you?"

 

[sherb]

Someone has to pay Malthouse's wage though. Can't be the AFL or Essendon.

Let the players pay it.

 

[Northworth]

Hird for assistant coach?

 

[Chief]

Someone has to pay Malthouse's wage though. Can't be the AFL or Essendon.

Some generous supporter will stump up some cash.

 

[Jimthegreat]

Let the players pay it.

That's all I can think of.

 

[gavaniacono]

Let the players pay it.

Are you kidding? The players believe themselves to be 100% innocent of any wrong doing, and as such, regard themselves as untouchable!

 

[LeverPuller]

Hird for assistant coach?

Holy s**t...they could train under Hird under the same rules

 

[Slartibartfast]

The audacity, thinking the players should pay for it.
If Hal has to pay court costs don't see why the cheats shoudnt pay for any private training they undertake on ther year long sabbatical.
Why are these 34 being Molly coddled yet Hal is facing a legal battle just to discover what they injected him with.

 

[Ancient Tiger]

Maybe Keeffe and Thomas can join in.....

 

[Slartibartfast]

Ben Jonston for sprint coach.

 

[Ancient Tiger]

Entire Bulgarian Weightlifting team for weights coaches!

 

[QuietB]

Well the wont get tested so they have a chance

I've always wondered this - can the suspended players take as much gear as they want? Do they still get tested?

 

[jenny61_99]

Oh FFS! * off AFL.

 

[Dugdale2Dwyer]

What rankles me is the AFL are advocating a loophole, stay the * out of it Gil and take the rap. suck. it. up.

 

[Jobe Watson]

Love how the football world is rallying around us. Can clearly see we are the victims of a harsh system.