Certified Legendary Thread 34 Essendon* Players suspended for doping violations - No opposition fans. Check OP for thread rules

[Silvagnis]

Oh boy!!!!!

Little is either a genius or completely out of his depth.

"Mr Demetriou and the AFL should recuse themselves from any hearing of this case because of the conflict of interest that has been created by the AFL’s involvement in the process." James Hird



Deluded.

 

[Blue Dangerfield]

Essendon are going to argue that; had the afl released the information it had in febuary that all this could have been avoided. Essendon are going to say that the AFLs actions have brought the game into disrepute not theirs.

The AFL are going to argue that; It was Essendons supplement program that brought the game into disrepute. Thats Essendons desire to win was placed above the importance of fair play and hard work and the club has shown values which are in contrast to that of the AFL.

My opinion is that Essendon have used a drug AOD9605 which has had no testing as to whether it is performance enhancing but is hotly rumoured to be. They are trying to beat the doping code by being cutting edge and using drugs before they are banned.

This will end up in court. This will be a long and drawn out affair. This is killing our game. This is sad.

 

[Aussie Joe]

Wow. Hird really believes he's bigger than everything.

So did Big Jack. And look how that turned out!

 

[Stig O'Hara]

Spot on.
What a bunch of complete morons.

The fact Hird has been self administering is utterly mind boggling. After last weeks episode when the Mexican supplements were just lying around waiting for a spike is even more staggering.

Given it's a caring sharing club, I'd be off for a HepC/HiV test in around 0.001 seconds flat.

 

[Omega Blue]

The fact Hird has been self administering is utterly mind boggling. After last weeks episode when the Mexican supplements were just lying around waiting for a spike is even more staggering.

Given it's a caring sharing club, I'd be off for a HepC/HiV test in around 0.001 seconds flat.

afl clubs are STD heaven so I wouldn't be surprised

 

[Pratt = Premiers]

Should blues boycott Saturday night game; really put some pressure on these cheating bombers

 

[Silvagnis]

THIS should have been the drinking contest.

Drink every time Essendon claims that AOD is legal
Drink every time Hird brushes his hair back
Drink every time Essendon supporter deflect
Drink every time Charter says Hird is a great bloke

DEAD.

 

[HARKER]

Should blues boycott Saturday night game; really put some pressure on these cheating bombers

How about everyone turns their backs when Essendon run onto the field.

 

[Mister Carlton]

How long until the sponsers jump ship?

 

[Quazza]

can we please just boo them every time they have the ball?

Whole game

thanks

 

[HARKER]

THIS should have been the drinking contest.

Drink every time Essendon claims that AOD is legal
Drink every time Hird brushes his hair back
Drink every time Essendon supporter deflect
Drink every time Charter says Hird is a great bloke

DEAD.

Drink every time Hird draws a line of coke.

 

[Aphrodite]

Glad I downloaded the PDF before it suddenly disappears.

https://twitter.com/TripleMMelb

Essendon FC has slammed the AFL for publicly releasing the supplements scandal charge sheet, accusing it of running an agenda. #NewsRoom

 

[BlueBelle]

Spot on.
What a bunch of complete morons.

"Let's plead ignorance. We should get off!"

They are ruining the club!

 

[Stig O'Hara]

Drink every time Hird draws a line of coke.

Wore long sleeves his entire career, and apart from that the obligatory long sleeved trakker, never seen him in short sleeves.

Mmmmm..................... I just love a good conspiracy.

 

[HBF]

"Let's plead ignorance. We should get off!"

They are ruining the club!

And isn't it great to see it unfolding before our very eyes.

 

[BlueBelle]

And isn't it great to see it unfolding before our very eyes.

 

[Jeremias]

I'm loving every moment of this!!!

I was loving it, but now I'm not so sure.

This game is spiraling out of control and I feel my enjoyment being sapped for the off-field incompetence and also the controversies which continue to present themselves.

The feeling I have now towards this whole saga can best be described as sadness. I feel sad that the body which governs this sport shows time and time again that they are not fit to do so.

I feel sad that some people are happy to drag down the sport we love and are so passionate about in a desperate attempt to save their reputation, or what remains of it.

I feel sad that unfortunately this sport, not just the Essendon Football Club, now has an asterisk next to it indicating that some within believe it to be acceptable to use substances to at least push the boundaries, if not break the rules.

I feel sad that the moral high ground I once proudly took as a supporter of this great sport to demonstrate its superiority over substance ridden 'sports' including cycling, athletics and baseball has now been swiftly destroyed under my feet.

I no longer find this fiasco to be amusing nor do I now derive any sort of enjoyment from it. I may derive some enjoyment from the penalties which now seem surely inevitable to be handed down to the Essendon Football Club as a result of this saga, but more than likely I'll be left feeling deflated and sad at the incompetent manner in which a conclusion will be reached.

 

[HARKER]

Finnis talking now...........................
Hird may just have to move to the Bahama's.
Cut your losses now Hird before it gets really bad..................and it will get really, really bad.

Hird vs The World. Armed and ready to go.

 

[Aphrodite]

I was loving it, but now I'm not so sure.

This game is spiraling out of control and I feel my enjoyment being sapped for the off-field incompetence and also the controversies which continue to present themselves.

The feeling I have now towards this whole saga can best be described as sadness. I feel sad that the body which governs this sport shows time and time again that they are not fit to do so.

I feel sad that some people are happy to drag down the sport we love and are so passionate about in a desperate attempt to save their reputation, or what remains of it.

I feel sad that unfortunately this sport, not just the Essendon Football Club, now has an asterisk next to it indicating that some within believe it to be acceptable to use substances to at least push the boundaries, if not break the rules.

I feel sad that the moral high ground I once proudly took as a supporter of this great sport to demonstrate its superiority over substance ridden 'sports' including cycling, athletics and baseball has now been swiftly destroyed under my feet.

I no longer find this fiasco to be amusing nor do I now derive any sort of enjoyment from it. I may derive some enjoyment from the penalties which now seem surely inevitable to be handed down to the Essendon Football Club as a result of this saga, but more than likely I'll be left feeling deflated and sad at the incompetent manner in which a conclusion will be reached.

Here you go.

 

[ESKIE]

Finnis talking now...........................

Hird may just have to move to the Bahama's.

Cut your losses now Hird before it gets really bad..................and it will get really, really bad.

Yeh he was good

 

[ESKIE]

Class action from the other clubs, against essendon

 

[Stig O'Hara]

Hird may just have to move to the Bahama's.

Apparently Ecuador are always welcoming to our dissidents.

James Hird - Political Refugee.

 

[blueboy25]

I would love to sit in on the presidents meeting tomorrow, just a shame Kennett wont be there to really stick the boot in.

 

[The_Wookie]

man I hope Sticks makes a few points here. he can start by pointing out how serverely done we were for an administrative offence that didnt hurt the personal welfare of players

 

[Windhover]

I feel sad that the body which governs this sport shows time and time again that they are not fit to do so.

I agree that there is much to be disappointed about with the unfurling drugs scandal (the description of it being "the blackest day" in Australian sport is looking pretty spot-on IMO) but I am utterly perplexed at your suggestion that the AFL has done anything wrong in its governance. You claim the AFL has failed "time and time again". Please support this highly contestable, "Essendon" delusion.