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Re: Michael Talia Arrested
Swans Statement
PS:Why is this thread in the Bulldog Forum.The Sydney Swans have been informed that player Michael Talia was arrested early Sunday morning in Double Bay.
He has been charged with being in possession of a quantity of a prohibited substance and will appear in the Waverley Local Court next month.
General Manager of Football Tom Harley says the Swans take the matter very seriously.
“It’s extremely disappointing to have one of our players in this situation,” Harley said.
“Given the seriousness of the charges we have made the decision to stand Michael down from training and club activities as we gather the facts.
“Our decision is in no way a reflection of judgement, but rather an interim measure as the matter is investigated by police.
“All of our players are educated about drug use and the AFL’s illicit drugs policy, as well as our club’s firm view on drug issues.
“We will work through this matter with Michael from a legal, welfare and education perspective to ensure he receives the necessary support.”
Talia has been recovering from a foot injury and hasn’t played in the senior side since Round 1.
FFC: Established 1883
Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.Comment
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Re: Michael Talia Arrested
Snap!
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Barrett will go with the trauma of Tom Boyd's contract + injustice of him being accused of giving away tactics led to drug issues.Comment
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News just in, they have lost the evidence, Tahlia doesn't remember doing anything wrong and all the blame has been placed on the Swans runner. Case closed.Comment
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Stuff this guy, no sympathy from my end.
Brain dead thing to do from a brain dead twit.
I'm getting ready for the physiological and mental health issues card to be dealt soon.Comment
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I actually do feel slightly sorry for him. His whole life has gone to sh*t.
Not excusing what he did though.
Can't wait to hear how it's all our fault, I wonder how long that will take?Comment
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It will be a strike. Under the new drug code signed off by the AFL and the Players Asoociation recently it is now 2 strikes and the player is suspended. So if Talia already has one strike he will be in trouble.Comment
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Wasn't he talking up the increased level of professionalism as soon as he got up there. Seems it wasn't good enough to keep this brainiac on the straight and narrow.
That being said, those taking pleasure in this have short memories. It wasn't long ago that one of our absolute favourites was compromised in a similar way. Kind of a case of stones and glass houses.Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.Comment
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Any young man who goes in this direction needs help. There is no gloating just hope that he can put it behind him for the sake of him and his family.Comment
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The rules don't apply to Michael Talia, and significant institutions in his life affirmed that on his exit from Footscray, so I am not surprised by this at all. He is of very poor character.
Cops said he can make one phone call, so he reached for his jacket pocket and thought "....oh, bugger."Time and Tide Waits For No ManComment
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The peanuts we got from Sydney to ship him up there are looking like overs at this point.Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.Comment
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