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Melbourne - did they tank?
New material published in today's Hun - Friday April 5, 2019.
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Damning news but just seems to confirm that the AFL were very light on with the details of their investigation
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Originally Posted by
GVGjr
Damning news but just seems to confirm that the AFL were very light on with the details of their investigation
Yep. They held an investigation and found out what they wanted to find out. A bit like Sir Humphrey in Yes Minister when he said that you never hold a hearing until you know what the outcome is going to be.
Melbourne were 'sir Humphreyed'
They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.
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The AFL cannot afford to say yes, the repercussions with the gambling industry would be huge.
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I really don't care about this but one thing I can say, Melbourne are a disgrace and If it was my club I would be furious.
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Originally Posted by
Mofra
The AFL cannot afford to say yes, the repercussions with the gambling industry would be huge.
Wot? The AFEL prioritises the gambling industry over the ethics of the game?
Say it ain't so.
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I think they’re back to their tanking days
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Originally Posted by
Remi Moses
I think they’re back to their tanking days
Actually you have to be good to tank and Melbourne are shit!
They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.
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Watching that Ess-Melb game was a real lose-lose for me.
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Originally Posted by
Twodogs
Actually you have to be good to tank and Melbourne are shit!
Maybe they have perfected the art of tanking ? Unique culture and protected by the afl
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Little doubt this was a tank with the AFL taking a soft approach to protect its brand. Where was the Melbourne Board when this fiasco was occurring?
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I firmly believe their tanking set off a malaise that’s been reflected in their performances ever since. They’ve under achieved with their talent and have more than their fair share of players who are prats and think they’re much better than they actually are. Footy clubs exist to try and win games. Once you tinker with that basic goal, something malignant enters the culture.
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Originally Posted by
The bulldog tragician
I firmly believe their tanking set off a malaise that’s been reflected in their performances ever since. They’ve under achieved with their talent and have more than their fair share of players who are prats and think they’re much better than they actually are. Footy clubs exist to try and win games. Once you tinker with that basic goal, something malignant enters the culture.
Nah Paul Roos fixed it, remember?
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Melbourne are such pea hearts it's hard to tell.
The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.
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Originally Posted by
Dry Rot
Melbourne are such pea hearts it's hard to tell.
Exactly. When you have a choice between a conspiracy and a cock up then go with the cock up.
They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.