Lachie Hunter charged with Drink Driving

[Remi Moses]

Re: Lachie Hunter charged with Drink Driving

No one here has overly defended him and only 2 or 3 have indicated their decision would be to sack him and have made their points well.
Based on the WOOF sample size I think he will be welcomed back by the overwhelming majority of our supporter base. He's made a huge mistake and will pay a hefty price because of it but given no one was injured we will get over it quickly

A lot will depend on the way he conducts himself at the press conference

We tend as a whole to throw our arms around someone who’s stuffed up and give them a chance of redemption
I tend to side with someone being able to redeem themselves.

[Eastdog]

Re: Lachie Hunter charged with Drink Driving

No one here has overly defended him and only 2 or 3 have indicated their decision would be to sack him and have made their points well.
Based on the WOOF sample size I think he will be welcomed back by the overwhelming majority of our supporter base. He's made a huge mistake and will pay a hefty price because of it but given no one was injured we will get over it quickly

A lot will depend on the way he conducts himself at the press conference

Yep I’m more in this camp as well G. Punished by the club yes but not sacked from the club.

[Bornadog]

Re: Lachie Hunter charged with Drink Driving

Thanks for that. Very helpful.

Sorry, I couldn't stop laughing.

[Axe Man]

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Tyson Stengle suspended for 4 matches and fined $2,500 by the Cows.

[GVGjr]

Re: Lachie Hunter charged with Drink Driving

Tyson Stengle suspended for 4 matches and fined $2,500 by the Cows.

That's thrown down the challenge to us now. I like the fact we are being thorough but it might have been better to get ours done first

[bulldogtragic]

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Tyson Stengle suspended for 4 matches and fined $2,500 by the Cows.

That's thrown down the challenge to us now. I like the fact we are being thorough but it might have been better to get ours done first

That really boxes the club in doesn't it? If anything, it makes 5 matches and $5,000 seem about the mark. Yesterday I was arguing for a lot less. Maybe it could be 6 weeks (2 suspended) and $2,500 ($2,500 suspended). Still not sure that will make the AFEL happy with us.

[azabob]

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That's thrown down the challenge to us now. I like the fact we are being thorough but it might have been better to get ours done first

Without knowing all the facts on face value Lachie Hunters incident appears worse than Stengles.

I am sure we won't let Stengles punishment influence ours, but you can be sure the media will link the two.

[GVGjr]

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That really boxes the club in doesn't it? If anything, it makes 5 matches and $5,000 seem about the mark. Yesterday I was arguing for a lot less. Maybe it could be 6 weeks (2 suspended) and $2,500 ($2,500 suspended). Still not sure that will make the AFEL happy with us.

Stengle was caught at the same reading in an unregistered vehicle and failed to report it so there is just a bit of difference

3 weeks in a reduced season seems about right to me for Hunter

[azabob]

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Which lines up nicely with comrades initial post of

The initial response here of a few to

2 = a few.

Thanks for that. Very helpful.

In my world

2 = a couple
3 = a few

[Axe Man]

Re: Lachie Hunter charged with Drink Driving

I tend to think Stengle got 2 weeks for the act and another 2 weeks for not telling the club straight away. Only half the $5,000 max fine being a young player on likely a low end contract.

I think 4 weeks and $5,000 fine should be around the mark for Lachie.

[azabob]

Re: Lachie Hunter charged with Drink Driving

I tend to think Stengle got 2 weeks for the act and another 2 weeks for not telling the club straight away. Only half the $5,000 max fine being a young player on likely a low end contract.

I think 4 weeks and $5,000 fine should be around the mark for Lachie.

I initially thought 3-4 weeks and a fine also.

[bulldogtragic]

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In my world

2 = a couple
3 = a few

That's the definition isn't it?

[Bornadog]

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I initially thought 3-4 weeks and a fine also.

I think Hawthorn set the bar a few years ago with Hodge.

[Bornadog]

Re: Lachie Hunter charged with Drink Driving

The Western Bulldogs will hold a press conference at 4:30pm to announce club-imposed penalties for Lachie Hunter.Hunter recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.123 after allegedly hitting four parked cars in Middle Park on Thursday night, before being taken to teammate Billy Gowers’ house by second-year midfielder Bailey Smith.
Reports last night suggested Hunter has voluntarily relinquished his position as vice-captain of the club.

We will soon find out

Also:

Tom Morris
@tommorris32
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A remorseful Hunter has wanted to speak for days, but he won't answer questions this arvo. That will be left to CEO Ameet Bains. Instead, Hunter has recorded a video message.
Given the AFL's involvement in this, I'd imagine he receives 4+ weeks.

[jeemak]

Re: Lachie Hunter charged with Drink Driving

In my world

2 = a couple
3 = a few

Absolutely. I couldn't live in a world that differed.