Stick with code, says WADA

[bulldogtragic]

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To surmise 360 tonight.

AFL and ASADA hold an investigation based on the ACC report.
Two participants in the investigation implicate the AFL CEO.
The AFL investigation does not have this claim independently tested.
The AFL CEO was provided copies of the allegations, before it concluded. WTF!
Hird and Dank etc are not given copies of other people's statements so they can fight PR battles.
The AFL investigators decide to 'clear' their boss based on 'conflicting information'.
The ACC use this finding as a basis for claiming the AFL CEO did not breach non-disclosures, despite 2 statements alledging a breach.


What the hell process is this? This needs government or anti-corruption commissions to sort this out. This is a scandal of monumental proportions.

Oh, and how can The EFC board meet tonight and not spend one breath on trying to establish the extent of any culpability of any person especially when the chairman and head coach have two very different positions on the same event to ASADA and in public, including implicating the AFL CEO in potential breaches of ACC non disclosure agreements.

If this was us, I'd be threatening my membership.

[Doc26]

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Speaking on 3AW radio this morning, Demetriou also firmly denied the claim.

"(I was asked) whether I tipped off David Evans before they came forward ... and I stated yesterday categorically, as I did on previous occasions, that I did not," Demetriou said.

"And I did not for one simple reason: I didn’t know who the club in question was. The AFL wasn't aware of who the club was in question because the ACC, who briefed us a few days earlier on the Thursday, wouldn't disclose to us who the clubs involved were."

"There absolutely was a discussion that I had with David because I'd spoken to him throughout the day and I did ring him that night because I was returning his phone call. But it wasn't tipping off David Evans that Essendon was the club because we didn't know who the club was."

"Dave, I really truly can't tell you who the AFL Club is in question that is currently being investigated by the ACC for systematic use of peptides such as AOD9604, you know those ones that we warned Hirdy about back in 2011, sorry Dave I really don't know which Club that could possibly be, any suspicions Dave ?"

Falling apart at the seams.

[Happy Days]

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I have never really held any animosity toward Essendon, but Vlad is *!*!*! out of this so how awesome is it?

[Remi Moses]

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Should be very careful in what AFL regime you want.
Demetriou's hardly perfect , but just be careful what you wish for .
The James Hird head kickers are working overtime to keep the Golden Boy's image intact.

[Bornadog]

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Should be very careful in what AFL regime you want.
Demetriou's hardly perfect , but just be careful what you wish for .
The James Hird head kickers are working overtime to keep the Golden Boy's image intact.

One thing about Vlad, he wants us part of the AFL. Who knows what other possible CEOs can dream up.

[bulldogtragic]

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One thing about Vlad, he wants us part of the AFL. Who knows what other possible CEOs can dream up.

He wants 18 teams for his TV rights deal. Not sure if he cares whether the 18th licence is the WBFC.

But I am cynical.

[Remi Moses]

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One thing about Vlad, he wants us part of the AFL. Who knows what other possible CEOs can dream up.

That's my point Borna. Demetriou has his faults but at least he doesn't want to close the joint down

[jeemak]

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He wants 18 teams for his TV rights deal. Not sure if he cares whether the 18th licence is the WBFC.

But I am cynical.

Pretty sure Vlad couldn't give a toss about us as more than a means to an end.

He is on record as stating the long term sustainability of the game is derived from ensuring revenues are maximised by nothing other than optimisation of the fixture and TV rights. He couldn't give a shit if it was us that delivered either of those outcomes, or another club that did.

[Sedat]

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http://m.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/essendon-fears-drug-deceit-20130726-2qq3f.html

Excrement, please meet fan

This has now gone criminal. Evans and Hird better pray there is no physical evidence linking them to these clinical AOD trials from an investment perspective. Forget suspensions, they may have bigger concerns like not bending over for the soap.

[comrade]

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http://m.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/...726-2qq3f.html

Excrement, please meet fan

This has now gone criminal. Evans and Hird better pray there is no physical evidence linking them to these clinical AOD trials from an investment perspective. Forget suspensions, they may have bigger concerns like not bending over for the soap.

Say what you will about Caro, but I'm thoroughly enjoying the fact that she will not let this go. Other journos might fear harming long term friendships/sources and decide to go soft - i.e. every football reporter at the Herald Sun and Fox Footy - but she is going for the jugular and keeping those involved accountable.

[bulldogtragic]

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Holy crap!

[Twodogs]

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Should be very careful in what AFL regime you want.
Demetriou's hardly perfect , but just be careful what you wish for .
The James Hird head kickers are working overtime to keep the Golden Boy's image intact.

Spot on Remi. I'd take Demitriou over non thinking economic rationalists like Oakley (how soon we forget "up yours Oakley") and Jackson any day.

He has also said that the competition needs 10 clubs in Melbourne many times.

[azabob]

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Say what you will about Caro, but I'm thoroughly enjoying the fact that she will not let this go. Other journos might fear harming long term friendships/sources and decide to go soft - i.e. every football reporter at the Herald Sun and Fox Footy - but she is going for the jugular and keeping those involved accountable.

Well said Comrade.

Now wait for either the sun, afl or Essendon to dismiss her article either today or tomorrow.

[Greystache]

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Spot on Remi. I'd take Demitriou over non thinking economic rationalists like Oakley (how soon we forget "up yours Oakley") and Jackson any day.

I wouldn't even give Jackson that much credit, he must be the only CEO in the world who believes the key to running a successful company is to constantly look for ways to get smaller and reduce your income streams. I look back at some of his ideas and cringe that he was ever in charge.

The fact that he couldn't even say the word Bulldog didn't do him any favours either.

[Ghost Dog]

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Spot on Remi. I'd take Demitriou over non thinking economic rationalists like Oakley (how soon we forget "up yours Oakley") and Jackson any day.

He has also said that the competition needs 10 clubs in Melbourne many times.

One thing that separates Oakley from the Liberal power brokers who are behind the whole Hird camp is the fact he used to be a player.