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  • merantau
    Coaching Staff
    • May 2015
    • 3932
    #1

    Melbourne - did they tank?

    New material published in today's Hun - Friday April 5, 2019.
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    "It's not about the destination - it's about the trip."
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    • GVGjr
      Moderator
      • Nov 2006
      • 43887
      #2
      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
      Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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        • Twodogs
          Administrator
          • Nov 2006
          • 27645
          #3
          Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

          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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            • Mofra
              Hall of Fame
              • Dec 2006
              • 14794
              #4
              Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

              The AFL cannot afford to say yes, the repercussions with the gambling industry would be huge.
              Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers

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                • Bornadog
                  WOOF Clubhouse Leader
                  • Jan 2007
                  • 65591
                  #5
                  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.
                  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.

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                    • Rocket Science
                      Coaching Staff
                      • Oct 2007
                      • 4840
                      #6
                      Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

                      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.

                      BORDERLINE FLYING

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                        • Remi Moses
                          WOOF Member
                          • Jan 2009
                          • 14785
                          #7
                          Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

                          I think they’re back to their tanking days

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                            • Twodogs
                              Administrator
                              • Nov 2006
                              • 27645
                              #8
                              Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

                              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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                                • merantau
                                  Coaching Staff
                                  • May 2015
                                  • 3932
                                  #9
                                  Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

                                  Watching that Ess-Melb game was a real lose-lose for me.
                                  [URL="http://journals.worldnomads.com/merantau"]http://journals.worldnomads.com/merantau[/URL]
                                  "It's not about the destination - it's about the trip."

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                                    • macca
                                      Coaching Staff
                                      • Sep 2007
                                      • 2350
                                      #10
                                      Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

                                      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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                                        • Nuggety Back Pocket
                                          WOOF Member
                                          • Oct 2009
                                          • 2064
                                          #11
                                          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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                                            • The bulldog tragician
                                              Senior Player
                                              • Apr 2013
                                              • 1952
                                              #12
                                              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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                                                • hujsh
                                                  Hall of Fame
                                                  • Nov 2007
                                                  • 11724
                                                  #13
                                                  Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

                                                  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?
                                                  [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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                                                    • Dry Rot
                                                      Bulldog Team of the Century
                                                      • Jan 2007
                                                      • 6422
                                                      #14
                                                      Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

                                                      Melbourne are such pea hearts it's hard to tell.
                                                      The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.

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                                                        • Twodogs
                                                          Administrator
                                                          • Nov 2006
                                                          • 27645
                                                          #15
                                                          Re: Melbourne - did they tank?

                                                          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.

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