WB Game Day V Melbourne R1 2022

[Bullies]

Wow complete over reaction.

His delivery maybe poor, but what he said was accurate. If a journo finds a story they usually check with the club first to verify or not. Tom doesn't do this and apparently did the same thing last year when he found out Gardner wasn't playing. According to one journo, Bevo rang Tom to discuss- but just goes over the little turds head because he wants a scoop.

when Hunter was picked to play, why did Morris put out a 5 minute video trying to justify his story? Just unnecessary stuff

That is the issue Hunter was not picked to play and Morris found out. Tom was correct and did what any journalist would do. Hunter knew on the weekend he was Emergency Sub. A complete over reaction by Luke and doing the club no favors.

[bornadog]

Bevo admitted that Tom was correct.

Agree to disagree

Edit: This bit

"We went in with a plan. We had some late stuff go on, with JJ unfortunately coming out in the warm-up. Everything other than that was according to plan from the Sunday, which somehow you found out about again"

But Tom was wrong, he said Hunter was dropped? He was in the 23

The real issue is someone is leaking stuff to him.

This from someone which was verified by Daniel Cherney

the Lachie Hunter news alone isn’t why he was so angry

I believe Tom told the world Gardner was dropped for the grand final before the club were 100% sure and before they could tell Ryan himself


He may well have heard through the media - not great for the individual

[bornadog]

That is the issue Hunter was not picked to play and Morris found out. Tom was correct and did what any journalist would do. Hunter knew on the weekend he was Emergency Sub. A complete over reaction by Luke and doing the club no favors.

As Bevo said to Tom, Do the ethical thing like other journos, and ring the club first. Tom is too busy trying to be the hero.

[Bulldog Revolution]

Bevos response wasn’t his finest moment - however Caros call for a 100k fine is utterly deranged

Football journalists are rarely or the Adele Ferguson, Sarah Ferguson standard

Lots of them are gossip columnists - existing to create click bait and the AFL.com crew can be the worst in this space - hopelessly compromised by their employer and hardly independent

Did Tom report Lever being out with injury? If he didn’t then it speaks to some bias

Hunter has had issues of mental health and I suspect that’s why Bevo mentioned it and took umbrage with Morris reporting without discussing

[azabob]

Tony Jones and Caroline Wilson are calling for the media to boycott Luke Beveridge.

Ah, I'm pretty sure he would prefer not to do media!

[Go_Dogs]

Tony Jones and Caroline Wilson are calling for the media to boycott Luke Beveridge.

Ah, I'm pretty sure he would prefer not to do media!

Bevo wouldn’t mind that.

[bornadog]

tony jones and caroline wilson are calling for the media to boycott luke beveridge.

Ah, i'm pretty sure he would prefer not to do media!

fantastic news

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Tony Jones and Caroline Wilson are calling for the media to boycott Luke Beveridge.

Ah, I'm pretty sure he would prefer not to do media!

Laughable.

Tony Jones should stick to teeth whitening and his cringey jokes and advances towards co-workers.

[Grantysghost]

Tony Jones and Caroline Wilson are calling for the media to boycott Luke Beveridge.

Ah, I'm pretty sure he would prefer not to do media!

Bevo and his 4d chess. Why didn't I see it coming!

[Scorlibo]

Tony Jones and Caroline Wilson are calling for the media to boycott Luke Beveridge.

Ah, I'm pretty sure he would prefer not to do media!

It would be the divorce of a loveless marriage!


Bevo was out of line asking for Tom Morris leave the press conference, then proceeding to name call. It was unnecessary and is drawing attention away from the very concern that he was rightfully eager to voice.

It's common practise for journalists writing about an organisation to approach the organisation before publishing the story. It's not just to verify the story, or just to offer them a response, it's also to allow the organisation an opportunity to get their house sorted. Players should not be learning about their non-selection in the team from a publication, that's the bottom line. A phone call to the club before publication doesn't cost Tom Morris or Fox anything save for a small fraction of his time.

If it's true that Bevo has had a private conversation with Tom Morris after the Grand Final, then that makes this second occasion a lot more damning.

Then there's the question over the integrity of the game. Here I don't believe that it's Tom Morris' personal obligation to not run the story on these grounds, but I do see the problem. There is a set time that both clubs must release their selected team, and it's not strictly fair for one team to be made aware of the other team's selections before that time. We've got to take the lion's share of the responsibility for this, it's a leak from our organisation, but the AFL (and Fox as a broadcaster) should also be taking seriously any behaviour that threatens the integrity of the competition.

I fully hope and expect the Club to support Bevo's message, but condemn his delivery.

[chef]

https://mobile.twitter.com/BuzzBoiz/...5Es2_&ref_url=

Tom Morris hey.

[Grantysghost]

https://mobile.twitter.com/BuzzBoiz/...5Es2_&ref_url=

Tom Morris hey.

Oh this has gone grub nation.

Liquor license, well TIL.

[bornadog]

https://mobile.twitter.com/BuzzBoiz/...5Es2_&ref_url=

Tom Morris hey.

Should be sacked over that, discussing women like that.

[bornadog]

It would be the divorce of a loveless marriage!


Bevo was out of line asking for Tom Morris leave the press conference, then proceeding to name call. It was unnecessary and is drawing attention away from the very concern that he was rightfully eager to voice.

It's common practise for journalists writing about an organisation to approach the organisation before publishing the story. It's not just to verify the story, or just to offer them a response, it's also to allow the organisation an opportunity to get their house sorted. Players should not be learning about their non-selection in the team from a publication, that's the bottom line. A phone call to the club before publication doesn't cost Tom Morris or Fox anything save for a small fraction of his time.

If it's true that Bevo has had a private conversation with Tom Morris after the Grand Final, then that makes this second occasion a lot more damning.

Then there's the question over the integrity of the game. Here I don't believe that it's Tom Morris' personal obligation to not run the story on these grounds, but I do see the problem. There is a set time that both clubs must release their selected team, and it's not strictly fair for one team to be made aware of the other team's selections before that time. We've got to take the lion's share of the responsibility for this, it's a leak from our organisation, but the AFL (and Fox as a broadcaster) should also be taking seriously any behaviour that threatens the integrity of the competition.

I fully hope and expect the Club to support Bevo's message, but condemn his delivery.

great Post.

The GF discussion was tweeted by Daniel Cherney, but he also said Bevo tore strips off him. The guy never learns.

[Scorlibo]

https://mobile.twitter.com/BuzzBoiz/...5Es2_&ref_url=

Tom Morris hey.

Bad human.