Western Bulldogs bring in AFL to investigate 'leak' to Adelaide Crows

[LostDoggy]

So I guess those Hawthorn players are all lying...

My reference to kicking up a stink was in relation to the club finding out the decision being move along nothing in it.

I'm pretty sure everyone else with the exception of Bulldog fans have forgotten about this. So job done by the AFL. Might see a little article hidden away in the 6th page with the findings.

[bulldogtragic]

My reference to kicking up a stink was in relation to the club finding out the decision being move along nothing in it.

I'm pretty sure everyone else with the exception of Bulldog fans have forgotten about this. So job done by the AFL. Might see a little article hidden away in the 6th page with the findings.

I was completely agreeing with you. If the Talias are cleared, one assessment is the Hawthorn players cannot be trusted as to their evidence or they've lied. The afl would be stoked to send this message out that whistleblowers won't be believed so don't be a whistleblower. And if normal politics in this country is maintained, it will be released tonight or tomorrow morning.

[GVGjr]

Or are they waiting till Cup Day to announce their findings, to smother the story?

The cynic in me says there could be something to that.

[bornadog]

No sanctions expected against Talia brothers for allegedly leaking Bulldogs' game plan

The investigation into the alleged leaking of the Western Bulldogs' game plan is drawing to a close with no sanctions expected to be laid against the Talia brothers or the Adelaide Football Club.
After an official complaint from the Bulldogs, the AFL's integrity department has questioned both former Bulldog Michael Talia, his brother Daniel and Adelaide staff including football boss David Noble.

The league investigators also examined the Crows' match-day notes for the elimination final, which saw Adelaide narrowly defeat the Bulldogs.
It is understood that while no charges or penalties are expected, the competition's governing body will reinforce the importance of integrity and the need for privacy regarding any match day or tactical information.

[Greystache]

In other words, they're guilty but we're not going to admit it publicly because it might damage the brand. A stage managed outcome, welcome to the AFL, as predictable as night follows day.

[G-Mo77]

We all expected this and can now move on. Good riddance to Talia!

[Murphy'sLore]

I'm not surprised but still disappointed.

[LostDoggy]

I'm just confused at this point. Last night on 7 news, Mark Stevens said investigation has been very thorough, with participants still to be interviewed/reinterviewed.

[bornadog]

I'm just confused at this point. Last night on 7 news, Mark Stevens said investigation has been very thorough, with participants still to be interviewed/reinterviewed.

Caro is saying no sanctions expected. She is probably right, but final decision not out yet.

[Sedat]

Caro is saying no sanctions expected. She is probably right, but final decision not out yet.

Caro is the unofficial mouthpiece of the AFL, so take it to the bank that there will be no sanctions

[LostDoggy]

Caro is saying no sanctions expected. She is probably right, but final decision not out yet.

I know, but when one well connected journo is saying there are reinterviews to happen and plenty yet to come, and another is saying the whole thing is about to be wrapped up with no significant findings expected, it is hard to know what the truth is.

[bornadog]

I know, but when one well connected journo is saying there are reinterviews to happen and plenty yet to come, and another is saying the whole thing is about to be wrapped up with no significant findings expected, it is hard to know what the truth is.

I think we will never know the real truth.

[bulldogtragic]

Being honest, did we expect anything more from the AFL? Don't get me wrong, it's BS of the highest order but they've met my low expectation of them so i'm not too perturbed. When you have no to low expectations of the AFL, it's a fair bit easier to process. Either way, the club strongly believed he did it and sent him packing to another club which wasn't his intended destination. We cut out the cancer and made a point of the importance of loyalty between the other boys. That's a win for setting standards internally.

[Twodogs]

Which club did he end up at anyway?

[westdog54]

Which club did he end up at anyway?

Who are we talking about?