Seen but not Hird

[salim malik]

Hird's appeal dismissed and ordered to pay ASADA's costs.
Should be the end of the stalling tactics and we find out the fate of the players.

 

[calaisking]

good.

 

[Allikat]

and ordered to pay ASADA's costs.

This was my favourite part

 

[Okinakashi]

...ordered to pay ASADA's costs.

That should be in the 2015 injuries thread - that's gotta HURT!

 

[youmewe]

Hird's appeal dismissed and ordered to pay ASADA's costs.
Should be the end of the stalling tactics and we find out the fate of the players.

A few more weeks yet.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...ral-court-decision-about-20150130-13207d.html

What about the AFL's anti-doping hearing?


The anti-doping hearing has been adjourned until February 16. ASADA will file written closing submissions by February 5, the players will file their written closing submissions by February 12 and the AFL will do the same by February 13. While the tribunal will adjourn to consider whether the players breached the AFL's anti-doping code on February 18, there is no time frame for the completion of those deliberations.


What's next for the players?


If the appeal is dismissed, the current and former Essendon players issued with infraction notices will continue to be provisionally suspended from playing until the case is resolved. A final call by the tribunal may not be made until after the NAB Challenge begins, meaning the AFL will need to rule whether the current players – of whom about 20 are still with the club – can play in the club's opening match against St Kilda in Morwell on March 7.

 

[Taylor]

It's a big test for the AFL on whether they pass the provisionally suspended players to play.

After that it might be simply the same applied with actual bans, banned for two years and cleared to play.

 

[Jezzitizle]

What will the afl do if essendon cant field a team?

 

[Taylor]

What will the afl do if essendon cant field a team?

There are lots of guys who would love a live, 23 week audition at AFL level.

I wouldn't be against allowing some of our players in a loan system to go there and get AFL experience.

 

[Silent Alarm]

Can't wait for Essendon to appeal a technicality!

 

[youmewe]

What will the afl do if essendon cant field a team?

Do what they're itching to do ...

Scrub the whole season and decree that Collingwood and Sydney will play off for the 2015 Premiership.

 

[Silent Alarm]

Can't wait for Essendon players to cop a retroactive NAB Challenge ban!

 

[Reginald Perrin]

What will the afl do if essendon cant field a team?

Bye their way out.

 

[Taylor]

What about the clubs that play them twice? They would miss out on two chances at four points.

The AFL might just brand a new TAS team, offer the whole squad new two year deals there and allow them to play during their bans.

 

[Silent Alarm]

Yeah the AFL are going to axe one of their most profitable clubs...

This'll be swept under the carpet via extended delays and court cases and side-stepping. And Essendon will never pay for it.

 

[Reginald Perrin]

Perhaps they will allow them to top the team up with players from the VFL squad.

 

[Jezzitizle]

Perhaps they will allow them to top the team up with players from the VFL squad.

That would give the teams they play against a massive advatage in points and in percentage. We only play them once.. will we end up getting shafted by their cheating? I can see it happening.

 

[Reginald Perrin]

When haven't we been shafted by the draw?

 

[theGav56]

It isn't just Essendon. PA and Bulldogs have a couple of ex-Bomber players on the list. Other clubs too.

 

[peppy la pew]

Hird can still appeal to the High court, I doubt it but I wouldn't put it past him.

Calling Mr Vain

 

[yoong]

Hird can still appeal to the High court, I doubt it but I wouldn't put it past him.

Calling Mr Vain

That will be fantastic. More lawyer fee he have to pay for ASADA.

 

[yoong]

Perhaps they will allow them to top the team up with players from the VFL squad.

Neh. GWS style concession and draft picks.

 

[Freo Big Fella]

"Do I have a case Mr Hardie?"
"Mr Hird, I don't use the word 'hero' often, but you are the greatest hero in American history."

 

[Taylor]

Hird can still appeal to the High court, I doubt it but I wouldn't put it past him.

Calling Mr Vain

I think the high court has to grant approval for an appeal a non split decision may not be something they believe is worth their time.

 

[peppy la pew]

 

[peppy la pew]

I think the high court has to grant approval for an appeal a non split decision may not be something they believe is worth their time.

OK, so the decision was unanimous ?