I posted this today on the *Essendon board under the heading "Bendigo Gold".
"Firstly let me say very sad the way things are developing with the Asada investigation. Who would have thought Jobe would have been involved?
Anyway the Gold seem to be struggling on field so maybe if the penalties are too harsh, the Bombers might merge with them next year, reactivate the Bendigo Bombers, seek admission into the AFL, playing home games in Bendigo. No doubt a few current Bomber players should help lift the onfield performance of the new club.
Good luck with it all."
For some reason or other it got deleted. Also got a warning message. Can't think why. I thought I was being very sympathetic and suggesting solutions all in the one post.