Bomber tells AFL to take their $30k fine and get stuffed

[ManWithNoName]

Ha. Go Bomber.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...n-doping-scandal/story-fni5ezdm-1226978358116

BOMBERS coach Mark Thompson has thrown down the gauntlet to the AFL, refusing to pay his $30,000 fine over footy’s supplements scandal.

The Herald Sun can reveal Thompson has written to AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan to tell him he does not intend to stump up the cash.

In a direct challenge to the AFL’s authority, Thompson says the fine is null and void because the league breached a “non-disparagement” agreement.

If there was a non-disparagement agreement then the AFL can absolutely take their fine and get stuffed.

 

[the PILL]

This is going to go well in this place...

 

[Sector 7G]

So after 9 months he hasn't paid the fine. Was he ever planning to pay the fine


Why is he still coaching?

 

[Armchair Critic]

This is going to go well in this place...

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I hope Hirdy has been drinking lot's of Pineapple Juice for your sake.

 

[Ron The Bear]

This is what happens when the AFL takes half-measures. Bomber shouldn't be in control of a football team.

 

[MaddAdam]

Once Bomber is no longer employed in the AFL he doesn't have to pay it anyway. So all he has to do is hang on for a few weeks. May as well contribute to the "us against the world" PR offensive while he does so.

 

[The Prosecutor]

**** I love Bomber.

 

[ManWithNoName]

So after 9 months he hasn't paid the fine. Was he ever planning to pay the fine


Why is he still coaching?

This is what happens when the AFL takes half-measures. Bomber shouldn't be in control of a football team.

Once Bomber is no longer employed in the AFL he doesn't have to pay it anyway. So all he has to do is hang on for a few weeks. May as well contribute to the "us against the world" PR offensive while he does so.

None of you willing to address the AFL breaching the non-disparagement agreement?

 

[Gus Poyet]

Bomber loves substances.

 

[Moquo]

It does suggest that he is on the way out.

 

[Armchair Critic]

None of you willing to address the AFL breaching the non-disparagement agreement?

You going to show me the agreement

 

[Ron The Bear]

None of you willing to address the AFL breaching the non-disparagement agreement?

There needs to be more disparagement. A lot more.

 

[ManWithNoName]

There needs to be more disparagement. A lot more.

So no, you're not.

 

[Mutt]

Bomber knows he can afford to throw the toys out of the cot - soon it will be be him thrown out of the cot (or should I say, laboratory.)

 

[Ron The Bear]

So no, you're not.

Bomber's got more money than most of us could earn in several lifetimes. He was let off very, very lightly. Tightarse.

 

[ManWithNoName]

Bomber's got more money than most of us could earn in several lifetimes. He was let off very, very lightly. Tightarse.

Okay, hypothetically let's assume Bomber's on $800k a year. I've got no idea what he's on but let's just say that. Fined $30k.

If you earnt $60k at your job, would you consider a $2.7k~ fine "light"?

 

[Sector 7G]

None of you willing to address the AFL breaching the non-disparagement agreement?

Separate issue, Bomber hasn't paid a fine 9 months after accepting the penalty. Was he ever planning on paying the $30K? Have EFc paid any of the $2M Fine ?

He Shouldn't be coaching until he does otherwise he never will.

He should sue the AFL if they don't comply with the agreement.

 

[The Prosecutor]

Okay, hypothetically let's assume Bomber's on $800k a year. I've got no idea what he's on but let's just say that. Fined $30k.

If you earnt $60k at your job, would you consider a $2.7k~ fine "light"?

That ignores the millions he's made in property and the like though.

 

[Ron The Bear]

Okay, hypothetically let's assume Bomber's on $800k a year. I've got no idea what he's on but let's just say that. Fined $30k.

If you earnt $60k at your job, would you consider a $2.7k~ fine "light"?

His ship came in when land he was sitting on near Torquay was re-zoned. Probably got the mail from someone in the know. He's a millionaire several times over.

 

[The Prosecutor]

Separate issue, Bomber hasn't paid a fine 9 months after accepting the penalty. Was he ever planning on paying the $30K? Have EFc paid any of the $2M Fine ?

He Shouldn't be coaching until he does otherwise he never will.

He should sue the AFL if they don't comply with the agreement.

He has until October to pay the fine.

 

[ManWithNoName]

Separate issue, Bomber hasn't paid a fine 9 months after accepting the penalty. Was he ever planning on paying the $30K? Have EFc paid any of the $2M Fine ?

He Shouldn't be coaching until he does otherwise he never will.

He should sue the AFL if they don't comply with the agreement.

You mean the fine that according to that article, isn't due until October?

 

[ManWithNoName]

That ignores the millions he's made in property and the like though.

Fair call, but I don't think anyone would consider a $30k fine "getting off lightly". 30 grand is 30 grand.

 

[RegHickeyStand]

Okay, hypothetically let's assume Bomber's on $800k a year. I've got no idea what he's on but let's just say that. Fined $30k.

If you earnt $60k at your job, would you consider a $2.7k~ fine "light"?

Disposable earnings factor. With $60k, there isn't much wriggle room.

 

[The Prosecutor]

Fair call, but I don't think anyone would consider a $30k fine "getting off lightly". 30 grand is 30 grand.

Yep, it's just a magical number until you're the one who has to pay it.

 

[Ron The Bear]

Fair call, but I don't think anyone would consider a $30k fine "getting off lightly". 30 grand is 30 grand.

A fine of any magnitude is light considering what he was party to. Should've been a ban.