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We threw matches did we? Libba did not say that, if he did, that would have opened a massive can of worms. There are some Pakistani cricketers who will tell you what happens to players who throw matches. You want to be very careful when relying on the reporting by Hun journalists. They will give you a bum steer.
Richmond, Carlton and Melbourne have all tanked and everyone knows it including that fool Demetriou.
The notion of tanking was alive well before it became relevant to us, and our current investigation has come from looking further into the issue. I would expect all other clubs with suspicions of tanking to be investigated equally, which means the AFL walk into the club and turn the place over. The same level of investigation for all clubs is only fair. If they come up clean, so be it. I don't want to see other clubs suffer, but I don't want Melbourne to be singled out and be the scapegoat to stop tanking.Melbourne supporters are desperate to drag someone down with them whether it be Richmond, Carlton or anyone that may have had a decent pick in the last 10 years.
Richmond, Carlton and Melbourne have all tanked and everyone knows it including that fool Demetriou.
Richmond never did what Melbourne/Carlton did.
Wallace just didn't do anything for 1 quarter. Players still played to win.
So prior to the game Wallace and the coaching panel were doing everything they could to win that game - strategies, match-ups, game plan - leaving no stone unturned to bring home the 4 points ?
... its was only at 3/4 time that he thought 'bugger it' ??
I know & it was the journos that wrote the article who made the comment about throwing games, putting their own spin on what Libba said & that is why you need to be careful when relying on journos, because they will do their best to sensationalise a story which otherwise says very little.That comment was not mine it was taken directly from the article, the link to the whole article was below.
Wait, Carlton and Melbourne players all played to win too. Why would you add that bit?Richmond never did what Melbourne/Carlton did.
Wallace just didn't do anything for 1 quarter. Players still played to win.
Good pick up. The one thing that posters have managed to agree upon in all of the tanking threads is that players go out & play to win. If their ability to do so is compromised by a club's Football Department, then that is not the fault of the players. Some Richmond supporters want to do everything they can to distance themselves from tanking allegations, but suggesting the players of any team weren't trying to win is poor form.Wait, Carlton and Melbourne players all played to win too. Why would you add that bit?
Why not?Richmond never did what Melbourne/Carlton did.
Wallace just didn't do anything for 1 quarter. Players still played to win.
OK. Will say again I do not believe the Tigers tanked at all. I have stated that twice here now.
Her most recent article is scathing on the MFC for that club's 'pathetic and disgusting' tanking in 2009. She goes to town on the club for most of the article... but then this:
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/demons-shock--awful-20121102-28ppz.html
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/demons-shock--awful-20121102-28ppz.html
What on earth might she be talking about? What is she alluding to myah?
I think it might have something to do with this guy:
For you see, leading into Rd 22 of 2007, Richmond sat bottom, but only by two points. Just above them were Carlton and Melbourne. Ironically, Melbourne won their final game of the season, in the now-infamous 'Kruezer Cup' match - against Carlton.
On the Sunday of that round, Richmond led St. Kilda at 3/4 time. They then had some sort of 'loss of heart' and gained an earlier pick.
http://stats.rleague.com/afl/stats/games/2007/141520070901.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_afl_season#Round_22
Gotta love those last minute goals to prove the Magpies tanked......absolutely unequivocal. Take away our flags.....
The notion of tanking was alive well before it became relevant to us, and our current investigation has come from looking further into the issue. I would expect all other clubs with suspicions of tanking to be investigated equally, which means the AFL walk into the club and turn the place over. The same level of investigation for all clubs is only fair. If they come up clean, so be it. I don't want to see other clubs suffer, but I don't want Melbourne to be singled out and be the scapegoat to stop tanking.
Richmond, Carlton and Melbourne have all tanked and everyone knows it including that fool Demetriou.
Richmond never did what Melbourne/Carlton did.
Wallace just didn't do anything for 1 quarter. Players still played to win.
This is a classic case of what's called "confirmation bias".
As per your claim, Carlton players also played to win. I don't think anyone has ever suggested otherwise; not even Libba and his vibe. The issue with the Tigers is that Wallace did nothing to help Tigers players win and in fact, he took your BOG off the ground for the last 5 minutes of the match when you did threaten to win. Don't for a minute lump the Blues in with the Dees and then set yourself to the side. All you'd be doing is fooling yourself with your biases.
FWIW I think it's become clear the Dees sit well alone when it comes to tanking.
This is a classic case of what's called "confirmation bias".
As per your claim, Carlton players also played to win. I don't think anyone has ever suggested otherwise; not even Libba and his vibe. The issue with the Tigers is that Wallace did nothing to help Tigers players win and in fact, he took your BOG off the ground for the last 5 minutes of the match when you did threaten to win. Don't for a minute lump the Blues in with the Dees and then set yourself to the side. All you'd be doing is fooling yourself with your biases.
FWIW I think it's become clear the Dees sit well alone when it comes to tanking.
Well if thats all they're investigating you've got nothing to worry about. But it's not.You realise Demons are being dragged through the coals for a game we lost AFTER THE SIREN?
Even if the coaches did tank for 1 quarter it's not the same as Melb/Carlton tanking for years.