I'm against basically everything that Essendon, Hird (and even the AFL) have done throughout this sage, but I must say that is complete and utter tripe.
It is true that the Bombers have been judged harshly by the public, but it is jugement that is certainly well founded, and completely self-inflicted in my honest opinion. It will not affect the matter at the relevant tribunal so I could not give a hoot as to how bad everyone has made Essendon to feel.
Its not tripe. Think about it. ASADA had proof of TB4 being delivered to EFC in quantities that match the levels of the injection regime but due to no records or a so called positive tests the AFL said the bourdon of proof didn't get met. I guess TB4 isn't illegal if you are going to paint the walls with it. The AFL will get hugely embarrassed by CAS and WADA IMO now.