Your Predictions ..

[gavaniacono]

I guess the fabric is made out of hemp. One has to keep up appearances.

 

[Bombfire]

With the date pushed right before the start of the season I expect the AFL will at least attempt to clear the players. Knowing it will spark outrage they want to redirect as much attention as possible to the start of the season. Similar to how Governments take out their trash on Christmas eve

For mine it's not really about the decision the AFL give but whether or not ASADA appeal. I would be very surprised if the players got off and Asada did nothing.

No surprise really to see ASADA walk away, cut their losses and move on. The DPP's, State and Federal do it all the time. Abbott won't be inclined to throw good money after bad.

 

[Bombfire]

Like he was confident there would be no SCN's. Like he was confident they would win at the Federal court.

Third time lucky- back it in BlackandRed World.

 

[Proper Gander]

No surprise really to see ASADA walk away, cut their losses and move on. The DPP's, State and Federal do it all the time. Abbott won't be inclined to throw good money after bad.

Don't think Tones will be able to feed any inclinations for too much longer, but sadly there is truth in what you say. C'wealth prosecutors are especially risk averse.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

I have said that I am unsure of how this will end, but Paul Little has made a defining statement tonight that the players and club are confident that they will be found not guilty.

They're now seemingly cooked.

 

[interestedoz1]

IMO if the players are found guilty the following will likely happen:

a) players get 6 months (after backdating due to delays and no sig fault)
b) players eligible to return round 7 (6 months from Nov 14-May14)
c) players then don't appeal
c) EFC uses top up players for first 6 rounds (incl. ANZAC)
d) players return round 7
e) matter is over
f) Jobe then keeps Brownlow (at AFL's discretion)

 

[Whiskers]

When does James get the sack for poor governance?

 

[Territory Magpie]

IMO if the players are found guilty the following will likely happen:

a) players get 6 months (after backdating due to delays and no sig fault)
b) players eligible to return round 7 (6 months from Nov 14-May14)
c) players then don't appeal
c) EFC uses top up players for first 6 rounds (incl. ANZAC)
d) players return round 7
e) matter is over
f) Jobe then keeps Brownlow (at AFL's discretion)

ASADA could/would appeal such a lenient sentence though.

 

[interestedoz1]

ASADA could/would appeal such a lenient sentence though.

Might do. Maybe not though.

"An argument of No Significant Fault or Negligence is considered much more likely to be palatable to ASADA."
Read more:
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/es...l-on-doping-saga/story-fndv8gad-1227263743183

At least it looks like we'll find out soon

 

[Chameleon75]

Might do. Maybe not though.

"An argument of No Significant Fault or Negligence is considered much more likely to be palatable to ASADA."
Read more:
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/es...l-on-doping-saga/story-fndv8gad-1227263743183

At least it looks like we'll find out soon

At least hes bothered to read the code, which is one better than most journos.

 

[Reality rules]

No surprise really to see ASADA walk away, cut their losses and move on. The DPP's, State and Federal do it all the time. Abbott won't be inclined to throw good money after bad.

• Mr Hird who is unusually the extreme optimist only stated he 'anticipated' the players to be cleared on 31st during his post game presser on Sunday. Moreover, his delivery and general demeanor was anything but inspiring, very odd for James,

 

[Reality rules]

Third time lucky- back it in BlackandRed World.

Is that your legal advice?

 

[Bombfire]

Is that your legal advice?

No, but I do like Hirdy's and Little's most recent posturing.

 

[Randomizor]

Sheeds is back Little and Hird are confidence embodied.....

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl...l-decision-looms/story-e6frf3e3-1227265221564

I've never been more convinced that they are going to be punished than when I read that

 

[Bombfire]

I've never been more convinced that they are going to be punished than when I read that

Don't always believe what you read.

 

[Graffy4242]

No, but I do like Hirdy's and Little's most recent posturing.

Yeah. Reminds me of just before the Federal Court decision.

 

[DapperJong]

I've been trying to tell you campaigners about the fabric for ages

 

[onemancyclone]

Don't always believe what you read.

Exactly. When Paul Little says:

“We remain confident in the position of our players and will continue to support them unconditionally throughout this stressful time.”

Pack extra marshmellows.

 

[DapperJong]

I'd love to be an EFC player right now. Unconditional support..... I didn;t even get that from my own dad.....

 

[smasha]

Big money lost if Essendon players get suspended.
One person it's different but a club like Essendon which is a big club,the AFL are looking after their assets.

Whatever happened in those sheds.

 

[Deliverance]

Sheeds is back Little and Hird are confidence embodied.....

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl...l-decision-looms/story-e6frf3e3-1227265221564

Geez, who looks worst? Heppel, Sheedy or Long?

 

[DapperJong]

Geez, who looks worst? Heppel, Sheedy or Long?

Longy has been hitting the pies pretty hard

 

[onemancyclone]

Longy has been hitting the pies pretty hard

Good on him I reckon.

 

[hoianbulldog]

No, but I do like Hirdy's and Little's most recent posturing.

You call this posturing? The guy is detached from reality.

Despite the ongoing scandal, Little said the Bombers wanted to become the most respected sporting club in Australia.

 

[Lockyer24]

Albert and Chicken predict they'll be all good.