Scape Goat Alleged SPP incident/broken curfew + malicious and exploitative reporting by Channel 7 news

[Incarnate]

How dare he come to this country and try this shit!

 

[PatientMental]

In all seriousness, Channel 7’s questionable ethics and severity of the allegations aside, what the **** is he doing in a nightclub in the early hours of a Sunday morning after we’ve just played a game anyway? Probably deserves a week off just for that.

Because if the game is 7 or more days away, they can go out to have a drink post game?

 

[LFC2010]

And now, Mike Smithson with an exclusive report on SPP’s side of the story:

He's loaded the tent and driving to his house as we speak. Long night ahead for M Smithson.

 

[Power Raid]

Shit by SPP, top response by the club

what was the response?

 

[raticus_usm]

Thread’s been up for 45 minutes rat what took you so long?

what ever

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[Incarnate]

Sorry, am i over rea ting without any information on hand?

 

[PhoenixPower]

lol here we go with all the standard ridiculousness and overreactions about something that will be proven in the end to be even less of a non story than the ryder incident.

Its extremely easy to paint the almost definitely clear picture about how this all went down without too much help needed.

not even going to bother

 

[PAFC66]

Even if it’s very minor, need to have an absolute zero tolerance to this type of behaviour, 1 week suspension and no clubbing for a reasonable leangth if time. Very disappointing.

Nah, my workplace wouldn't do that.. wait till charges are pressed.

 

[tribey]

How the shit is that relevant to the allegations?

Because when the moral exceptionalists get a chance they take that chance with both hands.

 

[PAFC66]

In all seriousness, Channel 7’s questionable ethics and severity of the allegations aside, what the **** is he doing in a nightclub in the early hours of a Sunday morning after we’ve just played a game anyway? Probably deserves a week off just for that.

This is true.

 

[raticus_usm]

Shit by SPP, top response by the club

i agree .. if its not true ch7 and the woman needs a rocket.

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[RossFC]

Pretty arrogant behaviour from SPP.

 

[Shaucob_Burjan]

what was the response?

Just going based on what Ch7 said, the victim herself said she was happy with the club offering counseling etc. Doesn't sound like she will be going to police too.

 

[PAFC66]

Smells like Kim Duthie.

 

[JUSTWORK]

Nah, my workplace wouldn't do that.. wait till charges are pressed.

Obviously we don't know what happened exactly the club would, charges may not be laid, especially if they've media and not the police.

Regardless we need to set high standards of our players.

 

[Adz2332]

Talk about judge jury and exacutioners!
We have heard 1 side of a story that' gone to the media and not the cops
Just wait for spp statement and club statement before making up your minds / punishments

 

[Gryllis]

Channel 7 "understands" he'll be dropped this week is a massive guess. They're assuming he did it as described and will admit to it and take the consequences (as he should if true). If his version of events is different, and it very well could be considering the circumstances, I don't see how he could be dropped on a he said/she said case.

No police report suggests it isn't too serious, but he (and a lot of 19/20 year old men) need to learn what's acceptable.

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

In all seriousness, Channel 7’s questionable ethics and severity of the allegations aside, what the **** is he doing in a nightclub in the early hours of a Sunday morning after we’ve just played a game anyway? Probably deserves a week off just for that.

Players are allowed to have a life. It wasn't 6am in the morning. He's 20 you are allowed to make the odd mistake as a 20 year old when trying to experience life.

 

[Pappagallo]

Throw the ******* book at ‘em.

Smite him with an avatar change!

 

[JimmyBeerCans]

Oh the Adelaide Posters are here yay

 

[raptalia]

Even if it’s very minor, need to have an absolute zero tolerance to this type of behaviour, 1 week suspension and no clubbing for a reasonable length if time. Very disappointing.

My main concern is that players are out on the town at 2.30am. These guys are targets for every nut case in town. When will they realise this? I realise that the Club cannot chain these guys up but the players have to take some responsibility.

I am not sure if the Club has a policy on late night activity but it sounds like they need one. We live the age of #Me Too and it isn't going to take much for someone of either gender to try and grab their 15 minutes of fame.

 

[raman]

nope .. i came here to see what u guys were saying .. im sure u would in reverse.

Ya huh I am sure if it involved a North Melbourne player you'd have been straight on their board too.

 

[Power Raid]

She was harassed by a stupid, probably drunk, horny young bloke. She did the right thing to talk to the club so that he can get a good kick up the arse and a bit of education from club officials and do a bit of growing up. We are after all, doing the stop violence against women campaign club wide.

I understand she is upset and pissed of with Sam and it would have been a bit of a fright, but don't know why she went to the media as i doubt there is no money involved. She might have got some advise that its not worth your hassle to go thru the cops and court system, but if you out Sam, it might embarrass him into waking up a bit and he might not do it again. Probably was some good advice for all concerned.

time for the kid to grow up and focus.

Also time for the club to help him and set some boundaries.

 

[mic59]

what ever
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What a surprise to see a cow on this thread.

 

[bomberclifford]

Incident on Saturday night.
No police report.
Exclusive interview on Monday night.
Accuser anonymous.
Accused named.

Seems like a solid, legally sound, way to handle the situation.

The mention of him kissing other girls throughout the night is a highlight.