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    Melbourne - did they tank?

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    Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

    Damning news but just seems to confirm that the AFL were very light on with the details of their investigation
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    Quote Originally Posted by GVGjr View Post
    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'
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

    The AFL cannot afford to say yes, the repercussions with the gambling industry would be huge.
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    Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

    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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    Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mofra View Post
    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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    Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

    I think they’re back to their tanking days

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    Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

    Quote Originally Posted by Remi Moses View Post
    I think they’re back to their tanking days

    Actually you have to be good to tank and Melbourne are shit!
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

    Watching that Ess-Melb game was a real lose-lose for me.
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    Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

    Quote Originally Posted by Twodogs View Post
    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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    Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

    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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    Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

    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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    Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

    Quote Originally Posted by The bulldog tragician View Post
    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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    Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

    Melbourne are such pea hearts it's hard to tell.
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    Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

    Quote Originally Posted by Dry Rot View Post
    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.
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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