Mega Thread David Evans Resigns

[Hearts to hearts]

Most Essendon supporters are defending their club not hanging out for media reports. Just saying

Who started the Gerard Whateley thread? Just saying.

 

[FuManchu]

At risk of running the discussion around in circles, how much more can a club do then:

a) Suspend those directly involved in the fitness program
b) Call for an independent review of club practices
c) Agree to ASADA to investigate and co-operate with investigations
d) Act on independent review (resignation of Robson)
e) Wait for the ASADA investigation to complete before acting further.

Should we be calling for Hird's head? Whilst players clearly still support him? Before the ASADA investigation is complete? I'm suspect many opinions of Essendon supporters will change once the ASADA report is complete, but until then, I see nothing wrong with fan standing by their team.

Surely Hird was closer to the decision making process with regards to this program, yet Robson and Evans who were not as close have felt compelled to resign.

When The Weapon comes out on Monday and says Hird instigated the program, will Hird feel compelled to do the honourable thing and walk, like the other 2 who were less complicit?

 

[sherb]

So it wasnt the pressure placed on him by the media?

I've actually read a bit of the thread on the Essendon board, and this blaming the media stance seems to be a pretty common theme.

I'll tell you now - I'm the last person to defend the media in this country.

But they can't report and speculate on a story if it isn't there in the first place. Ie, no highly questionable supplement programme = nothing to report.

Evans wasn't under pressure because of the media, he was under pressure because of the actions of his own club and the ensuing investigation.

Essendon supporters really need to start being realistic in relation to all this mess and not blaming external parties and entities for its unfolding ramifications.

 

[FuManchu]

I've actually read a bit of the thread on the Essendon board, and this blaming the media stance seems to be a pretty common theme.

I'll tell you now - I'm the last person to defend the media in this country.

But they can't report and speculate on a story if it isn't there in the first place. Ie, no highly questionable supplement programme = nothing to report.

Evans wasn't under pressure because of the media, he was under pressure because of the actions of his own club and the ensuing investigation.

Essendon supporters really need to start being realistic in relation to all this mess and not blaming external parties and entities for its unfolding ramifications.

The media are chasing hard because Essendon have been covering it up hard.

Threatening media outlets with lawsuits last year if they ran early with the story only served to set the attack dogs onto them.

Essendon are the architects of their own demise.

The fact that they were under the spotlight of the ACC only serves to reinforce why this was always going to be such a huge story.

Are these moronic Essedndon supporters having a go at the ACC as well?

 

[SunshineBoy]

I've actually read a bit of the thread on the Essendon board, and this blaming the media stance seems to be a pretty common theme.

I'll tell you now - I'm the last person to defend the media in this country.

But they can't report and speculate on a story if it isn't there in the first place. Ie, no highly questionable supplement programme = nothing to report.

Evans wasn't under pressure because of the media, he was under pressure because of the actions of his own club and the ensuing investigation.

Essendon supporters really need to start being realistic in relation to all this mess and not blaming external parties and entities for its unfolding ramifications.

I just hope all the Vitriol and Lawsuits directed at Caro for orchestrating the illegal PED injecting programme at the Hangar.

 

[Hawthorn United]

There's no one left at the club for them to lodge a lawsuit. Whose going to sue? Some dude that's been in the chairman or CEO position for a month?

 

[Suma Magic]

To all the Essendon fans who claim that non-Essendon fans have already made up their minds, regardless of the content of the ASADA report.

This is not the case, at least with me.

If the report comes out and ASADA clears Essendon on everything they took, and explains why everything they took was officially approved or didn't require approval, then they are 100% innocent. I think the media will be shocked, and will apologise.

However, most people, including myself, don't think this is likely. And because it seems so unlikely, people like myself will blame the actions of Essendon over the actions of those reporting the actions of Essendon.

 

[dogsbody]

...but until then, I see nothing wrong with fan standing by their team.

My criticism isn't of Essendon's response, it's of supporters who portray Essendon as a passive entity with no responsibility for where it finds itself. That attitude is undefensible, you don't have to await ASADA's report, isn't the Switkowski report enough ? Unsupervised suspect "sports scientists" encouraged by the coach, regular injections at off club premises, footall department that at best is unaware of the practices, at worst involved in them, at best suspect substances, at worst, performance enhancing and personally dangerous substances, players used in experimental situations, sackings, suspensions. Essendon's current position is to be under investigation and controversial for all the wrong reasons. That's now, before the ASADA report comes out. Blaming and attacking Caroline Wilson, the media, other clubs, investigators, Demetriou, excusing what has undeniably occurred is indefensible, that's not "supporting" the club, that's supporting those who are responsible for where the club is. If Essendon members and supporters hadn't been so unreservedly "supportive", almost head-in-the-sand like, then those responsible might have been doing something about restoring the club instead of holding out as long as they can trying to pretend nothing is wrong.

 

[SunshineBoy]

To all the Essendon fans who claim that non-Essendon fans have already made up their minds, regardless of the content of the ASADA report.

This is not the case, at least with me.

If the report comes out and ASADA clears Essendon on everything they took, and explains why everything they took was officially approved or didn't require approval, then they are 100% innocent. I think the media will be shocked, and will apologise.

However, most people, including myself, don't think this is likely. And because it seems so unlikely, people like myself will blame the actions of Essendon over the actions of those reporting the actions of Essendon.

I would be the first to start a thread apologising, but I will never have to do that, remember there were dissenters and someone always talks.

 

[Reg Grundy35]

My criticism isn't of Essendon's response, it's of supporters who portray Essendon as a passive entity with no responsibility for where it finds itself. That attitude is undefensible, you don't have to await ASADA's report, asn't the Switkowski report enough ? Unsupervised suspect "sports scientists encouraged by the coach, regular injections at off club premises, footall department that at best is unaware of the practices, at worst involved in them, at best suspect substances, at worst, performance enhancing and personally dangerous substances, sackings, suspensions. Essendon's current position is to be under investigation and controversial for all the wrong reasons. That's now, before the ASADA report comes out. Blaming and attacking Caroline Wilson, the media, other clubs, investigators, Demetriou, excusing what has undeniably occurred is indefensible, that's not "supporting" the club, that's supporting those who are responsible for where the club is. If Essendon members and supporters hadn't been so unreservedly "supportive", almost head-in-the-sand like, then those responsible might have been doing something about restoring the club instead of holding out as long as they can trying to pretend nothing is wrong.

excellent post. Absolutely had gutful of Essendon supporters bemoaning their plight. Guess who initiated ALL of this scenario?

 

[nut]

My criticism isn't of Essendon's response, it's of supporters who portray Essendon as a passive entity with no responsibility for where it finds itself. That attitude is undefensible, you don't have to await ASADA's report, isn't the Switkowski report enough ? Unsupervised suspect "sports scientists" encouraged by the coach, regular injections at off club premises, footall department that at best is unaware of the practices, at worst involved in them, at best suspect substances, at worst, performance enhancing and personally dangerous substances, players used in experimental situations, sackings, suspensions. Essendon's current position is to be under investigation and controversial for all the wrong reasons. That's now, before the ASADA report comes out. Blaming and attacking Caroline Wilson, the media, other clubs, investigators, Demetriou, excusing what has undeniably occurred is indefensible, that's not "supporting" the club, that's supporting those who are responsible for where the club is. If Essendon members and supporters hadn't been so unreservedly "supportive", almost head-in-the-sand like, then those responsible might have been doing something about restoring the club instead of holding out as long as they can trying to pretend nothing is wrong.

Its Caro's fault

 

[Costanza Velvet]

Evans will return to highly successful business and forget about this in a few days. He has not lost a job, he has forgone a voluntary position.

I think people would take Essendon's players and supporters more seriously on this bleeding heart if they had given even one iota of passion towards Dean Robinson. The hypocrisy is staggering.

The only people who have offered support to Robinson are the Geelong players, he has been treated disgracefully and I am pleased he is going to finally have his say, as to this point he is the only one who has held his counsel.

Most of you wanted The Weapon dead a few months ago wondering how the low life scum can live with himself. Now you love him and are looking forward to what he has to say because he's innocent in all of this. If Robinson is innocent then so is everyone else.

 

[Reg Grundy35]

Its Caro's fault

imo Wilson is hands down the most courageous journo in the pack. goes where others fear to tread. almost always right (which must terrify Essendon people in this matter) and nothing personal to gain from the threads she chases. Compare this to Hird. Everything to gain from twisting the facts - to the extent that he has hired a Liberal party spin merchant to do it. Leigh Matthews leading the pack of people who have lost respect for the once teflon "legend"

 

[nut]

Most of you wanted The Weapon dead a few months ago wondering how the low life scum can live with himself. Now you love him and are looking forward to what he has to say because he's innocent in all of this. If Robinson is innocent then so is everyone else.

Robinson was on $350,000 to teach weights.......lol

 

[FuManchu]

Robinson was on $350,000 to teach weights.......lol

Because its rocket surgery

 

[Galileo9]

excellent post. Absolutely had gutful of Essendon supporters bemoaning their plight. Guess who initiated ALL of this scenario?

exactly. i like it how they are portraying themselves as victims. they dont care that them getting away with it will have greater ramifications for sport in this country. they dont care that integrity of sport is at stake.

well people at ASADA and AFL do and thats why punishment will be severe. draft for 2 years? you wish. this is alot worse than what adelaide did. so keep dreaming and defending the undefendable. we will see how you are afterwards.

 

[FuManchu]

imo Wilson is hands down the most courageous journo in the pack. goes where others fear to tread. almost always right (which must terrify Essendon people in this matter) and nothing personal to gain from the threads she chases. Compare this to Hird. Everything to gain from twisting the facts - to the extent that he has hired a Liberal party spin merchant to do it. Leigh Matthews leading the pack of people who have lost respect for the once teflon "legend"

I've been saying this for years. I don't know why she cops it so much. So much of the vitriol directed towards her is based on her looks, which is embarrassing to read. I don't care if she looks like a model or a wookie, she is there to dig deep and she does it better than anyone else inthe game. And if she gets the odd one wrong, it's because someone somewhere has fed her false stuff, which most probably is a story in itself.

 

[stfan]

Most of you wanted The Weapon dead a few months ago wondering how the low life scum can live with himself. .

Well what of the people that hired and supervised him?

What of the Board that rubber stamped it all?

Birds of a feather?

It seems to be a club full of finger pointers, and no one taking responsibility for anything.

Evidently this whole massive drug program is meant to have somehow happened with no one knowing about it, or being actively involved in it's roll out. It is all very reminiscent of the Lance Armstrong cycling team. Everyone protesting their innocence, but all integral to it's operation.

It will end the same way.

 

[grizzlym]

Unless you intend to post about Evans resignation, do not post in this thread.

Every other possible topic of discussion has its own thread - use them.

 

[Costanza Velvet]

Well what of the people that hired and supervised him?

What of the Board that rubber stamped it all?

Birds of a feather?

It seems to be a club full of finger pointers, and no one taking responsibility for anything.

Evidently this whole massive drug program is meant to have somehow happened with no one knowing about it, or being actively involved in it's roll out. It is all very reminiscent of the Lance Armstrong cycling team. Everyone protesting their innocence, but all integral to it's operation.

It will end the same way.

A club full of finger pointers not willing to take responsibility yet Dank, Robinson, Hamilton, Robson and Evans are all gone.

 

[DudleyB]

ARen't the ACC feds?

Yep
They are one law enforcement agency of many with cross jurisdictional powers.
If it wasn't for them the Bombers would.have cheated their way to a flag this year or next.
The Vic Police never would have intervened.
Evans is on the Board of Vic Pol.
The reason he is is ill is stressed and anxiety related.
Guilt will do that to a man.
Victoria is a corrupt state.

 

[stfan]

A club full of finger pointers not willing to take responsibility yet Dank, Robinson, Hamilton, Robson and Evans are all gone.

But why are they all gone. The EFC says nothing happened?

 

[SunshineBoy]

exactly. i like it how they are portraying themselves as victims. they dont care that them getting away with it will have greater ramifications for sport in this country. they dont care that integrity of sport is at stake.

well people at ASADA and AFL do and thats why punishment will be severe. draft for 2 years? you wish. this is alot worse than what adelaide did. so keep dreaming and defending the undefendable. we will see how you are afterwards.

edited for accuracy

 

[SHAKESPEARE]

But why are they all gone. The EFC says nothing happened?

Yep, where there is smoke....there is fire.

 

[Hawthorn United]

Yep, where there is smoke....there is fire.

This is more like post volcanic eruption type smoke and ashes.