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[Wood_Duck]

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Is the length of time that this hearing is taking a good sign or a bad sign??



Possibilities

Each side and individual is presenting so much evidence in their favour which has lengthened the hearing beyond what was originally anticipated - allowing for due process

The AFL Commission aren't happy with the plea bargain struck because it is too severe

The AFL Commission aren't happy with the plea bargain struck because it is too lenient

The AFL Commission members can't agree on the penalty.

The AFC are arguing vigorously that there is no evidence of exceeding the salary cap (they said they were going to do that) which potentially would knock back one of the main charges against them

The AFL have come up with more damning evidence (unlikely because it would cause the hearing to be abandoned on the basis of natural justice.)

One of the individuals is fighting tooth and nail v their charges (Likely suspects Tippett, Trigg, Harper in that order)



Thoughts anyone??

David Galbally wont shut up.

 

[Emperoar]

This reminds me of Tippett.

 

[Donkey Magoo]

Unless he wants a 12 week penalty and the afl only wanna give I'm 10

 

[Mismatched]

Sydney's thread has 9.8% more posts.

Ah, it would be so awesome if GWS or Brisbane pick up the mercenary instead of the Sydney.

 

[juzzo]

Appointment in an hour, will not be happy if I miss it.

 

[Crow-eater]

This reminds me of Tippett.

Brilliant! Actually burst out laughing

 

[Macjoe]

...I did read it somewhere ...just can't find it now...

I think the suggestion that the hearing would be an hour or so, then the Commission would deliberate, and announce a decision around mid-day was on the AFL website early in the day.

 

[Mismatched]

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David Galbally wont shut up.

My thoughts exactly, the bloke sounds like a complete and utter attention hog out for his 15 minutes.

 

[Godallblighty]

The AFL is coming out to give the journalists an update on proceedings and timing.
Think not !

I doubt that AD came out and gave them a formal briefing. But there are quite a few people there, many of whom would know a lot of the journalists. Is it so hard to believe a quiet word on the side to indicate how much longer they think there is to go?

PS Added some punctuation for you...

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Yep ...as a glass half full guy i have found myself this week in the empty half

Always believed the club was well administered .......this has caused me to become very cynical now

Don't think I'll accept anything from the club in the short-medium term without some cynicism ....have always accepted what they told us

Same - the loss of trust is huge... which for me they can't get back without people exiting West Lakes,

 

[Dangerousfield]

You don't employ Galbally QC to meekly roll over and take 12 months suspension, half suspended. You could defend yourself and cop that.

Who ever picks him up (other than GWS who are spending the AFL's money) isn't going to pay $350K whilst Tippett has his feet up every weekend. So if he misses 12 weeks games he may not get paid anywhere near the $350K for just training, so his QC will be arguing 12 weeks is far too severe penalty for an individual.

Reckon this is what's taking the time, the AFC have copped it sweet, Tippett's QC is actually arguing the charges and penalty. The AFL will be pooing themselves as they wat to make an example of Tippett but don't want it going to court where they would almost certainly lose and that would bring down the house of cards.

So expect this to now drag on. Tippett's camp is in no hurry, the PSD is two weeks away.

 

[beartoo]

The penalties were worked out in advance. The hearing is not actually happening, they met behind closed doors to give the impression that a hearing is taking place. What is really going on is that the Crows have put on a party to say farewell to Kurt after his long and exemplary service and invited the AFL Commission.
We'll get the result when the keg blows.

 

[Emperoar]

Crow-eater found a beauty lol. Summarizes everyone in an office right now still waiting:

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

It's obviously taking so long because they're torturing Trigg, Reid and Chapman with dance music.
Tippett they're just showing every one of his shanked kicks to... we could be waiting a while yet.

They are playing a game of AFC musical chairs, with the last one sitting down... exit stage left.

 

[Bluesince62]

Have to leak it to Emma before the rest of the rabble and then leave time for it to be the lead story on the Victorian 6pm news. Can't be long now

 

[Crow-eater]

Crow-eater found a beauty lol. Summarizes everyone in an office right now still waiting:

Perfect.

Expect this when Tippett gets off scott free

 

[asdfasd]

I'm sure it's Tippett and co dragging this out. They'll make sure they are completely intolerable right until the very end.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

What happened to the trial that was supposed to be over early this morning..

god if this drags over into the weekend

 

[Schulzycrow]

Tippett's defense.

 

[vjknight]

ive campaigned for some time for carlton to be penalised for these misdemeanours of yours.

they deserve it.

who's with me ?

 

[jenny61_99]

Update on abc spends five minutes telling us that they still don't know anything!

 

[Bluesince62]

ive campaigned for some time for carlton to be penalised for these misdemeanours of yours.

they deserve it.

who's with me ?

Is that you Caro ?

 

[cmndstab]

Tippett and co must have hired Pelchan to represent them. Every time he's about to ask a question, he requests two extra minutes to consider his options.

 

[Crow-eater]

Journos out front of headquarters

 

[SpeciousArgument]

Tippett holding up proceedings because suspension not long enough? only 10 weeks?