Milne Charged

[Remi Moses]

I have no doubt it was inadequately investigated, the whole thing stank to high heaven back then and still does.

Just not sure what you meant by it 'saying something'.

Just found the investigation involving someone who held a position at Stkilda as strange to be honest . I think everyone would assume there might be a conflict on interest.
Anyway lets hope justice prevails.

[westdog54]

Just found the investigation involving someone who held a position at Stkilda as strange to be honest . I think everyone would assume there might be a conflict on interest.
Anyway lets hope justice prevails.

In fairness to the best of my knowledge the investigator wasn't a StKilda person, but a person of much higher rank in the same building as him (i.e. not his direct boss) was the one applying the pressure. It doesn't make it right, but saying that the investigation involved 'someone who held a position at StKilda' isn't entirely accurate.

I stand by my comments on Lovett as well.

[Mofra]

Lovett has hit social media and attacked St Kilda for double standards.

Lovett went through about 5 chances over that pre-season, missed training sessions, and when he was in trouble with the police he failed to inform the club.

I have no sympathy for Lovett. At all.

That's before you consider he was acquitted because the alleged victim was drunk and therefore an unreliable witness.

[bornadog]

Milne out indefinitely

[Go_Dogs]

Milne out indefinitely

Seems like a wise position to take. Watch this space I guess.

[Remi Moses]

In fairness to the best of my knowledge the investigator wasn't a StKilda person, but a person of much higher rank in the same building as him (i.e. not his direct boss) was the one applying the pressure. It doesn't make it right, but saying that the investigation involved 'someone who held a position at StKilda' isn't entirely accurate.

I stand by my comments on Lovett as well.

I'd read where someone held a position at Stkilda( think it was a trainer)
Basically it's poor form putting pressure on the investigation.Lovett and Gram had been given plenty of rope, so no issue there.
Think the AFL put some pressure on for Milne not to play.

[bulldogtragic]

You would have thought Del Santo and Riewoldt would have checked with the club before telling the media Milne should play this week...

[jeemak]

I'd read where someone held a position at Stkilda( think it was a trainer)
Basically it's poor form putting pressure on the investigation.Lovett and Gram had been given plenty of rope, so no issue there.
Think the AFL put some pressure on for Milne not to play.

Rem, I believe somebody who held a position as a part time but senior trainer at St Kilda also held a reasonably senior position at the investigating jurisdiction, and it was accused of that person by the original investigators that evidence went missing and undue influence over the course of the case came about as a result of that persons' interference.

It should be noted the 2IC of VicPol today stated it should be recognised the investigation was conducted poorly on many levels, including the input of the original investigators.

Like Mof, I have little sympathy for Lovett. I also have very little understanding of why anyone would be monitoring his social media output.

[1eyedog]

You would have thought Del Santo and Riewoldt would have checked with the club before telling the media Milne should play this week...

I thought that was pretty poor for Riewoldt to get on the front foot like that. He really showed no sympathy to the alleged victim or her family either. I thought it was in bad taste and showed just how outer space some mentalities are. Poor form Roo - cringe worthy media work actually.

[Ghost Dog]

I thought that was pretty poor for Riewoldt to get on the front foot like that. He really showed no sympathy to the alleged victim or her family either. I thought it was in bad taste and showed just how outer space some mentalities are. Poor form Roo - cringe worthy media work actually.

I don't know what to think. But innocent until proven guilty I would have suspected is the way to go. It's his work, so should be allowed to continue until found guilty. Is this wrong?

[AndrewP6]

I don't know what to think. But innocent until proven guilty I would have suspected is the way to go. It's his work, so should be allowed to continue until found guilty. Is this wrong?

No, I don't think so. The hysteria over this, when he hasn't been found guilty of anything, is ridiculous.

[1eyedog]

I don't know what to think. But innocent until proven guilty I would have suspected is the way to go. It's his work, so should be allowed to continue until found guilty. Is this wrong?

No probably not, It's all weird, the alleged cover up and I'm thinking the worse of Milne, I can't help it. Listening to too much John faine in the morning I suppose.

[1eyedog]

No, I don't think so. The hysteria over this, when he hasn't been found guilty of anything, is ridiculous.

It is a very, very, VERY serious allegation.

[bulldogtragic]

I don't know what to think. But innocent until proven guilty I would have suspected is the way to go. It's his work, so should be allowed to continue until found guilty. Is this wrong?

I think you must look further. The charges are of the most serious of nature. Not damage, assault, drunkeness, theft. But rape. Sure innocent until proven otherwise, but the gravity of the allegations are such that there needs to be a more wholistic approach and thinking here.

From my past life, I've known many police officers who have been suspended without pay and all were found not guilty. Craig Thompson got dis endorsed for less and will lose his spot in parliament. In my current life I have had reason advise employers regarding suspending employees over certain behaviour. He is still listed, still getting paid. So he has to sit out for a while. So be it.

[AndrewP6]

It is a very, very, VERY serious allegation.

Yes, but that's it - it is an allegation. There are many who have the verdict sewn up already. People need to let the legal processes take place.