Heppell suing Essendon

[Sector 7G]

And thus Essendons stonewalling tactics to Hunter, essendon only interest is the 12, everyone else is irrelevant

I think there is really only half a dozen they would be interested in.

 

[Satan]

I think there is really only half a dozen they would be interested in.

But the 12 can sue directly

 

[Bunk Moreland]

And thus Essendons stonewalling tactics to Hunter, essendon only interest is the 12, everyone else is irrelevant

Tell it to the judge

http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/s...title(hunter and australian football league )

Good luck, I trust you can read ok

 

[Power Raid]

What we be the real issue is who is heppell's employer. I understand the AFL is meaning Essendon might not be able to declare insolvent for the what could be $100m plus in claims.

This could put the whole draft and player movement restrictions into question.

 

[Muggs]

Tell it to the judge

http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/vic/VSC/2015/112.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=title(hunter and australian football league )

Good luck, I trust you can read ok

What is your point?

All that judgement says is Hunter needs to be referred to us hunter and not Mr X.

It's a procedural motion by Hunter.

 

[Satan]

Tell it to the judge

http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/vic/VSC/2015/112.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=title(hunter and australian football league )

Good luck, I trust you can read ok

Stone meets wall
http://m.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news...ore-hal-hunter-documents-20160315-gnjt80.html

This is now the third time the club has sent Hunter documents regarding the 2012 supplements saga, despite consistently saying it didn't have any.

 

[Muggs]

What we be the real issue is who is heppell's employer. I understand the AFL is meaning Essendon might not be able to declare insolvent for the what could be $100m plus in claims.

This could put the whole draft and player movement restrictions into question.

Unlikely to get anywhere near 100m.

Question how much insurance coverage does Essendon have, EFC financial situation only becomes an issue after this point.

I doubt this will cripple EFC, worst case I can see if EFC has a long term low interest loan to the AFL to make up any cash short fall.

 

[NoAFLinmycomp]

And thus Essendons stonewalling tactics to Hunter, essendon only interest is the 12, everyone else is irrelevant

List protection - what meat do we keep,what can we swap for a fresher cut of steak?

 

[Power Raid]

Unlikely to get anywhere near 100m.

Question how much insurance coverage does Essendon have, EFC financial situation only becomes an issue after this point.

I doubt this will cripple EFC, worst case I can see if EFC has a long term low interest loan to the AFL to make up any cash short fall.

40 players suing for loss of income and the big one in the future being health. Including health of their kids.

It could be in the tens of millions each

 

[Muggs]

40 players suing for loss of income and the big one in the future being health. Including health of their kids.

It could be in the tens of millions each

You dreaming if you think it get that high. Only been a handful of cases in Australian history that have payouts that big.

Don't forget this case has not stopped them from working, just working in sport. It's not like they crippled and need on going support they have only been effectively suspend for 9-12 months. Proving long term lost of income for that amount be difficult to establish.

The long term health affects are unknown and suspect will be covered via some kind of fund akin to the James Hardie abstos fund and applied for as health issues develop with on going monitoring not a upfront payment.

 

[Percel]

"The wheel turns really quickly and people move on." - Lindsay Tanner on the Essendon saga

 

[Muggs]

"The wheel turns really quickly and people move on." - Lindsay Tanner on the Essendon saga

Do we have to move on?

 

[Satan]

Do we have to move on?

Thats how politicans think lol

 

[compact72]

Be interesting because I thought the AFL were still going to pay the players?

Also will the players have to pay tax on the claim?

 

[Percel]

Do we have to move on?

yes, lindsay said so

 

[less than zero]

Do we have to move on?

No, you can stay right here in your comfort zone.

Don't listen to that mean man Lindsay Tanner or Percel for that matter

 

[Muggs]

No, you can stay right here in your comfort zone.

Don't listen to that mean man Lindsay Tanner or Percel for that matter

Lol more like escape zone from reality but thanks anyway.

 

[Power Raid]

You dreaming if you think it get that high. Only been a handful of cases in Australian history that have payouts that big.

Don't forget this case has not stopped them from working, just working in sport. It's not like they crippled and need on going support they have only been effectively suspend for 9-12 months. Proving long term lost of income for that amount be difficult to establish.

The long term health affects are unknown and suspect will be covered via some kind of fund akin to the James Hardie abstos fund and applied for as health issues develop with on going monitoring not a upfront payment.

You might be right but only time will tell if there isn't health including mental health concerns.

Don't forget the club can not defend itself in court as they can not say what they administered.

 

[JeffDunne]

Essendon will negotiate settlements with each of the players they want to keep or wants to stay.

Confidentiality agreements will mean it should be easy for Essendon and the AFL to include future earnings outside of the cap too.

 

[Bluez Rule]

Will possible payouts to players that Ess want to keep end up being the 21st century version of the brown paper bag full of cash?
Imagine a player being 'awarded' say $1.5 mill for troubles that doesn't count towards salary cap numbers. Handy sign on (non) bonus

 

[JMAN48]

This has salary cap loop hole all over it!!!

 

[Cylon7]

You dreaming if you think it get that high. Only been a handful of cases in Australian history that have payouts that big.

Don't forget this case has not stopped them from working, just working in sport. It's not like they crippled and need on going support they have only been effectively suspend for 9-12 months. Proving long term lost of income for that amount be difficult to establish.

The long term health affects are unknown and suspect will be covered via some kind of fund akin to the James Hardie abstos fund and applied for as health issues develop with on going monitoring not a upfront payment.

Why should insurers have to pay?

 

[Muggs]

Why should insurers have to pay?

Because Essendon have a contract with them for insurance coverage,

 

[gavaniacono]

You dreaming if you think it get that high. Only been a handful of cases in Australian history that have payouts that big.

Don't forget this case has not stopped them from working, just working in sport. It's not like they crippled and need on going support they have only been effectively suspend for 9-12 months. Proving long term lost of income for that amount be difficult to establish.

The long term health affects are unknown and suspect will be covered via some kind of fund akin to the James Hardie abstos fund and applied for as health issues develop with on going monitoring not a upfront payment.

Dreaming is free. With the state of my team I'm doing lots of it.

 

[Slartibartfast]

Dreaming is free. With the state of my team I'm doing lots of it.

Dreaming isn't free at Melbourne!! A costly self indulgence.