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A Hawthorn supporter from birth, where it’s said one of my first words was 'Buckenara’, where the clubs tribulations of the 90’s and the playground taunts formed the man I am today. An avid Union fan since 2003, and now Rebels fan, but still a lot to learn of the game, and an Australian approach to cricket.
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So, my understanding so far is that this offsite testing of players happens and that the AFL is not only aware of it but it is part of their medical policy? They don’t want to punish players that test positive and who might have a problem, they want to help them stay clean? But this then causes the AFL a problem, where if a player returns a positive test from the offsite lab, then they have to fabricate a reason for why the player is now unavailable, because they can’t use the real reason? Then, because it’s a personal medical matter, this also doesn’t have to be reported to the club, given what Goodwin seems to be saying? I also listened to Tim Watson and Garry Lyon on SEN who had Sam Edmund on, part of that interview also included a previous chat between Tim and Tom Harley, Swans CEO, and Tom said that this arrangement was news to him, a lot like what Goodwin seemed to be saying.
This all feels so messy and sordid, I get why the players would want this the way it is, and I assume the AFLPA as well, but what if a President, following consultation with members etc, decided to clamp down on drug use at their club, what ever efforts the president and the Board resolve can’t be put into practice because of the arrangement between the players and the AFL. And as fans are we now going to be suspect of those players that miss a week with an injury? And what about those players that do get a little injury but now think ‘I don’t want to people to think I’m on anything’ and play through an injury?
This is such a mess. Hopefully in the coming days there’ll be some reasons and clarity as to how this came to be, but given it’s the AFL I doubt it
'Ask the AFL': Goodwin handballs questions over secret drug test allegations
You do realise that parliamentary privilege exists so that parliamentarians can openly and freely raise, discus and debate matters without fear or interference? It doesn’t exist so that parliamentarians can go into the House and lob blindsides on a whim.
Albanese asked to intervene as former Dees doctor drops bombshell over players dodging drug tests
But it’s not just that. How much does the AFL and Aussie rules benefit from state and federal funding ie tax payers? Of course it’s an appropriate place to raise this.
Albanese asked to intervene as former Dees doctor drops bombshell over players dodging drug tests
Also, I have noted that Eddie has had a bee in his bonnet in the last few weeks about the outdated AFL drugs policy and what’s Lara Kane doing about it? He’s been big on testing all through out the season not just post game. Maybe he was onto something?
Albanese asked to intervene as former Dees doctor drops bombshell over players dodging drug tests
For me, I have no problem with the way this was disclosed, via an MP in parliament. Yeah there might be other issues that seem bigger but it’s significant enough.
Kinda makes Damien Barrat’s opinion in the AFL today about no self pity at the Dees look foolish.
“The club is clearly committed to running its business its way, and while I would argue strongly there have, indeed, been cultural problems, I have also come to admire how at no stage has anyone attached to the club sought to play the woe-is-us card”
Albanese asked to intervene as former Dees doctor drops bombshell over players dodging drug tests
It’s interesting you invoked The Second Coming, but didn’t include the preceding line: the falcon cannot hear the falconer. I think their coaching team rejig is a major cause of this slow start
Footy Fix: Fly's Pies have officially been worked out - but that's just the start of their problems
That’s what he was using his leg for, to break his fall
AFL News: Bomber defends Sicily as Hawks challenge 'kicking' ban, Round 1 sets new attendance record
Agreed! Not forgetting they’re still playing Sheffield Shield cricket too!
The AFL didn't need to rob the NRL's house with Opening Round - it's more than big enough already
Isn’t it the AFLPA that’s pushing for byes? If it was up to them there’d be two mid-season byes
The AFL didn't need to rob the NRL's house with Opening Round - it's more than big enough already
One thing that must be taken into consideration is URC form. All four Irish provinces are in the top eight of the competition, so I think it’s justified the expectation of the Ireland side.
Six Nations: 'I might retire' - Lynagh dazzles on debut as Italy upset Scots, Smith boots England to last-gasp win over Ireland
I live in London and the English media are really very fickle. A fortnight ago after the loss to Scotland, English media were all but calling for Borthwicks replacement and the RFU being directionless. Now they are on par with SA
Six Nations: 'I might retire' - Lynagh dazzles on debut as Italy upset Scots, Smith boots England to last-gasp win over Ireland
I didn’t know about this, but definitely along the line I’m thinking.
All to often we hear that fining the players isn’t doing enough because these things keep happening, maybe another approach is needed
'It's pretty s--t': Webster cops monster AFL ban, reacts to social media backlash towards his wife and child
Why not? If coaches/clubs know that they’ll be on the hook you best believe they’ll drum it into players not to make these kind of hits.
'It's pretty s--t': Webster cops monster AFL ban, reacts to social media backlash towards his wife and child
I’ve been thinking about this too. So the Roos will still be covering Simpkin’s salary, as well as all his medical costs. I think for these long term careless acts the AFL should make it come out of the inflicting clubs’s soft cap/salary cap
'It's pretty s--t': Webster cops monster AFL ban, reacts to social media backlash towards his wife and child
After what happened at Port, how can anyone fully trust clubs when it comes to concussions?
'Doesn't do anyone any favours': Pies CEO slams News Corp criticism of defender's return from concussion
Yeah, irrespective of how he sustained the injury, it’ the going to one captain who will be out for half the season
Longmire explains Swans' controversial captaincy call on Mills despite Mad Monday dramas
Damian Barrett, unsurprisingly, thinks otherwise.
Longmire explains Swans' controversial captaincy call on Mills despite Mad Monday dramas
Bookmakers too. They all had NH sides winning the QF games
37 phases and OUT! Whitelock the hero as All Blacks win epic RWC QF to break Ireland's hearts again
Wow! I always liked Tom Mitchell and considerd us fortunate when he joined the club. He was such a workhorse and so dependable. It’s terrible that he feels this way, but I can see how it happened what with the focus on the younger group coming through.
'Didn't feel valued at all': Mitchell lashes Hawks for 'unprofessional' treatment which forced him out to Magpies
It’s a funny one with Cornes. I actually don’t mind his comments, if you listen beyond the statement he generally explains how he gets there, and often times I find it hard to keep grumpy with his missives.
Just on your Ginnivan comment and his aboutturn five-weeks later, I think many in the media are guilty of this. Let’s not forget six-weeks ago all and sundry in the media we’re saying Voss isn’t the guy to coach the Blues, then they went on a winning run and all that’s forgotten.
Then with the main part of your column, about Murphy, if we look at that Rioli incident, on the Footy Show he said Murphy should do better there, ie not falling to the ground. I generally accept that. These guys are used to scrapping in training, I doubt that slap from Rioli was enough to floor Murphy. But on the Footy Show Lloydy who was the counter argument and appeals to the masses, said Rioli should get two-weeks; lawyers argued it was low impact so only one-week. So you could say Lloyd was equally wrong.
Just off he column, there’s another thing I’ve noticed, how media with whom Cornes is not in the employ of, picks up a comment and runs it, adding fuel to the Cornes fire – cornesing Cornes as it were
Kane Cornes' crusade against 'flopping' Magpie isn't just disgraceful - it's dangerous
You mention that Gawn will be without an understudy again, but isn’t this why Melbourne signed Grundy because Jackson was going to the Dockers? Obviously Grundy couldn’t be an understudy, but it replenished that depth.
Also, when Melbourne signed Grundy did they think they were going to play both, or actually to give depth? Given Grundy was injured in ‘22 the Dees might have thought this gives him time to get himself right for the second half of the season in case Gawn goes down ahead of the finals?
The more I think of this trade, and being illuminated on the contract position and dollars, the weirder it seems.
TOM MORRIS: 'Gawndy' has failed, but the Dees and Brodie Grundy can still both come out winners - if they're smart
Haha and they’re all related to Damien Barrett as well
AFL News: 'It's time' - Cornes urges Dogs to part ways with 'stubborn' Bevo, Eagles' fallen star to sub
Does he really say stuff that is THAT controversial?
Give me three of what you think are his most indefensible comments
AFL News: 'It's time' - Cornes urges Dogs to part ways with 'stubborn' Bevo, Eagles' fallen star to sub
I like your last point. I didn’t consider it that way.
I have to say though I’m getting a bit confused about how a tackler needs to conduct themselves. I heard that the directive was that if when rolling the tackled guy you roll underneath them so they land on the tackler so it softens the blow. This is what Sicily did but got three. I know he had a previous suspension and that might have come into it but I felt three was too tough, and not sure what message it sends.
AFL News: Dees drop Grundy bombshell, fresh Hinkley theory in Suns' Dew sacking
Garry Lyon and Tim Watson addressed today and asked why have it? Fair enough point
Albanese asked to intervene as former Dees doctor drops bombshell over players dodging drug tests