Hird to have his say

[threesixpio]

in the HTB, yes. If it wasnt discussed with such faux outrage on here I wouldnt respond. I'm more than happy to look forward

It is foe outrage for some club supporters

 

[Slartibartfast]

I really disappointed in the way the EFC has behaved and continue to do so.
There is no faux rage in me. The game has been hijacked because EFC wanted to gain an unfair advantage then cover up once caught.
Genuine disgust.

 

[NoAFLinmycomp]

They still publish articles on the whole thing because people are still interested in the train wreck that is Hird/Dank/Essendon/34 players. People say they aren't interested, but still look each time as slowly, but surely, more and more pieces of the jigsaw come out. It's human nature to look at the mess, but claim that you're above looking.

It's like the posters who get in this forum and complain about "why is this still relevant" or "it's time to move on", yet they are in the thread reading the articles.

<waves>

Yep, still here too! My baseless rumour for the day, Hird sells another mansion to upgrade the bus with another few sections ....

 

[mxett]

I really disappointed in the way the EFC has behaved and continue to do so.
There is no faux rage in me. The game has been hijacked because EFC wanted to gain an unfair advantage then cover up once caught.
Genuine disgust.

who in the club is currently doing that?

 

[The 747]

It is foe outrage for some club supporters

It's always nice to a bunch of self entitled and deluded people go from righteous indignation to the depths of despair.

 

[lethalselbow]

That is true Mext, it has been an overload, I can speak for myself in saying I don't want an airbrushed version being remembered and that is what keeps me interested.
I think the HTB thinks alike, the milk is spilt and we should move on but the defensive nature of EFC and the players has kept everyone focussed.
The bad news is I suspect there is lots more scandal to come and no one is going anywhere now until an insider spills there guts and we have a fly on the wall view of what happened.
Nothing else will suffice but that as there has been so much subterfuge it has brought out the cynic in everyone.
To move on the full story is needed, are we going to get it. Who knows. Let's hope we do .
Think it would die a quick death once The story comes out.

100%

 

[Slartibartfast]

Well there is 34 who are appealing there suspensions.
EFC still have not come clean, they can do this and we would move on. By not coming clean is perpetuating the drama.
Current regime organising a parade to celebrate there handy work.
EFC still have shown no contrition.

 

[mxett]

Well there is 34 who are appealing there suspensions.
EFC still have not come clean, they can do this and we would move on. By not coming clean is perpetuating the drama.
Current regime organising a parade to celebrate there handy work.
EFC still have shown no contrition.

essendon have repeatedly conceded they made large mistakes in 2012. however, if youre after some admission that they planned to dope players from day one youre going to be very dissapointed

As for organising a parade to support the club's players going forward, I'm not surprised given how difficult the last 3 years have been for the fans and players. They need a new start and now is as good a time as any

 

[lethalselbow]

essendon have repeatedly conceded they made large mistakes in 2012. however, if youre after some admission that they planned to dope players from day one youre going to be very dissapointed

As for organising a parade to support the club's players going forward, I'm not surprised given how difficult the last 3 years have been for the fans and players. They need a new start and now is as good a time as any

That steroid pride march has nothing to do with a fresh start. It's keeping the pot simmering the drug cheats front and square.

 

[mxett]

That steroid pride march has nothing to do with a fresh start. It's keeping the pot simmering the drug cheats front and square.

you're entitled to your view but I completely disagree. Essendon are in for a difficult year, and the players are no doubt suffering. I think it's great the fans want to stand behind the club and players and look towards the future together. This is why a 100 year old club cannot be defined by 1 poor year, it's so much more than some stupid mistakes made 4 years ago

 

[Linda_Lovelace]

I've used it and it clearly works have you?

There are two types. The one extracted from Mexican yam is a hoax.

 

[lethalselbow]

you're entitled to your view but I completely disagree. Essendon are in for a difficult year, and the players are no doubt suffering. I think it's great the fans want to stand behind the club and players and look towards the future together. This is why a 100 year old club cannot be defined by 1 poor year, it's so much more than some stupid mistakes made 4 years ago

I think my view is common to most and cheat march is a disgrace which should have Lance Armstrong there to lead it along. The faster the drug cheating Essendon can cut ties with this shameful & embarrassing episode in it's the history, the faster they'll move forward.

 

[mxett]

I think my view is common to most and cheat march is a disgrace which should have Lance Armstrong there to lead it along. The faster the drug cheating Essendon can cut ties with this shameful & embarrassing episode in it's the history, the faster they'll move forward.

youre assuming the fans are going to be there to celebrate the players for cheating. Thats an idiotic view to be honest, but quite fitting for the HTB

 

[Satan]

youre assuming the fans are going to be there to celebrate the players for cheating. Thats an idiotic view to be honest, but quite fitting for the HTB

Dont acknowledge them ,then no problem

 

[the conch]

essendon have repeatedly conceded they made large mistakes in 2012. however, if youre after some admission that they planned to dope players from day one youre going to be very dissapointed

As for organising a parade to support the club's players going forward, I'm not surprised given how difficult the last 3 years have been for the fans and players. They need a new start and now is as good a time as any

Id be disgusted if Hird got a heros reception... But I wouldnt be surprised. Whatd you reckon mxeie?

 

[mxett]

Dont acknowledge them ,then no problem

I would be happy to acknowledge them. I want them to know they are welcome at Essendon next year

Id be disgusted if Hird got a heros reception... But I wouldnt be surprised. Whatd you reckon mxeie?

agree. He's not welcome. Thats not looking forward, it's holding on to a shameful past

 

[gavaniacono]

The faux outrage line is a thing of faux beauty, of faux depth and faux sharp observation. It always causes me faux joy and giggles. My faux sadness though is caused by a clubs faux care for players, an administrations faux observance of WADA, an icons faux truth telling and faux erectile, faux records, faux interviews, faux full support for the process. Let's call the episode The Master Faux Pas. Excuse me now gentlepeople I'm off for some faux food in my faux Levis and faux crocs.

 

[mxett]

The faux outrage line is a thing of faux beauty, of faux depth and faux sharp observation. It always causes me faux joy and giggles. My faux sadness though is caused by a clubs faux care for players, an administrations faux observance of WADA, an icons faux truth telling and faux erectile, faux records, faux interviews, faux full support for the process. Let's call the episode The Master Faux Pas. Excuse me now gentlepeople I'm off for some faux food in my faux Levis and faux crocs.

what the faux are you on about?

 

[gavaniacono]

what the faux are you on about?

Faux ignorance?

 

[the conch]

..... stand behind the club and players and look towards the future together. This is why a 100 year old club cannot be defined by 1 poor year, it's so much more than some stupid mistakes made 4 years ago

You're assuming that Hird/Dank was an abberration but really its part of the clubs arrogant, self entitled salary cap cheating, bad sportsmanship, sly sheedy style, fat boy at the table type psychology built up over decades. Why only Essendon? Why no other club? I mean even basic record keeping...

I want the truth (and more humble pie. )

 

[Randomizor]

you're entitled to your view but I completely disagree. Essendon are in for a difficult year, and the players are no doubt suffering. I think it's great the fans want to stand behind the club and players and look towards the future together. This is why a 100 year old club cannot be defined by 1 poor year, it's so much more than some stupid mistakes made 4 years ago

Except where reputation is everything, that one poor year does somewhat define your club. When you think of Carlton, what's the first thing you think about? Their premierships?

 

[Slartibartfast]

Have a new start parade a year from now once punishments are served, I could relate to that.

 

[mxett]

Except where reputation is everything, that one poor year does somewhat define your club. When you think of Carlton, what's the first thing you think about? Their premierships?

sure, their reputation has suffered immeasurably, but you cannot claim they are the same as they were in 2012. The majority of staff and players are different

You're assuming that Hird/Dank was an abberration but really its part of the clubs arrogant, self entitled salary cap cheating, bad sportsmanship, sly sheedy style, fat boy at the table type psychology built up over decades. Why only Essendon? Why no other club? I mean even basic record keeping...

I want the truth (and more humble pie. )

oh come on, many many clubs have cheated the salary cap or tanked. Indiciduals in clubs make poor decisions, but that is not the definition of each club

 

[mxett]

Have a new start parade a year from now once punishments are served, I could relate to that.

the club needs to come together with a show of support now IMO

 

[Slartibartfast]

For the fans yes.
This has never been about punishing them but they have suffered unnecessarily.