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News Jack Darling resumes with WCE
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have a watch of some of the videos from the cooker convention in Canberra a couple of weeks back…you can’t reason with that
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I don't know if that's completely accurate, I'm yet to meet someone (in person) that is anti-vax that is reasonable. Granted I'm probably at about 5 individuals but they go from zero to 100 very quick about their rights etc without being prompted and they yell the loudest. I have not once said to any of these people that they need to or should get it, but have been instantly told why I shouldn't and the reasons borderline on crack-pot.
For the record I'm triple vaxxed and 100% support people's right to choose. But much like politics or religion I'm just not interested in having their reasons shoved down my throat.
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Understanding isn't unlimited.
Also, footy clubs aren't 44 mates, it's different individuals, some you get along with and some you may not. There'd be plenty in the club who think he's an absolute pillock who has turned their back on them because he's intellectually challenged.
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I like Cole but I would have no issues in sacrificing him in a Talented Mr Ripley arrangement whereby Jack Darling takes on his identity.
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Is Keitel a good get?
He got a lawyer involved according to the west.
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Judging by his choice in doctor, I'm going to assume his representation specialises in maritime law.
Understandable.
Again the club chose to support him. And if things dont work out I would bet a body part we'd trade him to Gold Coast with a pick for something decent.
Suns and the AFL would love a Riol. Affiliated with the NT and its their academy zone.
Would be sad for sure but good list management.
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I have no idea what to make of this...
The lawyer acting for North Melbourne player Jed Anderson and West Coast’s vaccine reluctant Jack Darling has defiantly claimed that Darling hoped to return to play in the “near future” and re-asserted claims that Darling’s absence was due to a medical condition.
Anderson, who had claimed an adverse reaction to his first vaccination dose, returned to North Melbourne training on Wednesday after having his second dose.
West Coast’s board met on Wednesday night with a final decision on Darling unlikely but discussion on him inevitable. Lawyer Peter Kimpton who has advised both Anderson and Darling said: “Jack continues to be under a medical certificate that he has already disclosed back in January. He is hoping to return to play in the near future.”
Jack continues to be under a medical certificate that he has already disclosed back in January. He is hoping to return to play in the near future.
Kimpton was referring to a statement made by Darling after the club had revealed in January that he had not met the AFL’s first vaccination deadline.
In the statement the Eagles said: “Star West Coast Eagles forward Jack Darling has not adhered to the AFL’s COVID-19 training and playing mandates and therefore - under the AFL rules - he will be unable to attend the club’s facility at Mineral Resources Park and by extension any club training sessions”.
Later that day Darling set the scene for a potential legal battle with his own statement:
“The reason for my absence today was due to doctor’s orders. My club has been provided with a medical certificate.
“I have been diagnosed with suffering from a work-related injury and as a result, I am on sick leave until further notice. I will not go into any details as to my medical condition as I wish to keep that strictly private.
“I am doing my best to work with the club and my doctors so I can recover from my injury. I intend to return back to training as soon as I am fit and able.”
The Eagles this week have been adamant that there would be no final decision made on Darling at Wednesday’s board meeting and that the decision would be taken by the club’s administration and not the board.
Losing Jack Darling would be a huge blow to West Coast’s hopes of playing finals in 2022.
Guidelines issued by the AFL in October last year map out four clear courses of action that could be taken.
Transfer Darling to the inactive player list (meaning he can be replaced) and pay him 25% of the CBA minimum base salary (the CBA minimum is about $110,000 per year).Keep Darling on their playing list (meaning he cannot be replaced) and pay him not less than 25% of the CBA minimum base salary.Terminate his contract with his agreement.Terminate his contract, but not before May 18 2022.
Observers believe that the most likely outcome is a shift to the inactive list. This would allow the club to add Luke Strnadica and Tyler Keitel to the playing list by March 9 and add Darling back onto the list if he gets vaccinated or if vaccination rules change.
The lawyer acting for North Melbourne player Jed Anderson and West Coast’s vaccine reluctant Jack Darling has defiantly claimed that Darling hoped to return to play in the “near future” and re-asserted claims that Darling’s absence was due to a medical condition.
Anderson, who had claimed an adverse reaction to his first vaccination dose, returned to North Melbourne training on Wednesday after having his second dose.
West Coast’s board met on Wednesday night with a final decision on Darling unlikely but discussion on him inevitable. Lawyer Peter Kimpton who has advised both Anderson and Darling said: “Jack continues to be under a medical certificate that he has already disclosed back in January. He is hoping to return to play in the near future.”
Jack continues to be under a medical certificate that he has already disclosed back in January. He is hoping to return to play in the near future.
Kimpton was referring to a statement made by Darling after the club had revealed in January that he had not met the AFL’s first vaccination deadline.
In the statement the Eagles said: “Star West Coast Eagles forward Jack Darling has not adhered to the AFL’s COVID-19 training and playing mandates and therefore - under the AFL rules - he will be unable to attend the club’s facility at Mineral Resources Park and by extension any club training sessions”.
Later that day Darling set the scene for a potential legal battle with his own statement:
“The reason for my absence today was due to doctor’s orders. My club has been provided with a medical certificate.
“I have been diagnosed with suffering from a work-related injury and as a result, I am on sick leave until further notice. I will not go into any details as to my medical condition as I wish to keep that strictly private.
“I am doing my best to work with the club and my doctors so I can recover from my injury. I intend to return back to training as soon as I am fit and able.”
The Eagles this week have been adamant that there would be no final decision made on Darling at Wednesday’s board meeting and that the decision would be taken by the club’s administration and not the board.
Losing Jack Darling would be a huge blow to West Coast’s hopes of playing finals in 2022.
Guidelines issued by the AFL in October last year map out four clear courses of action that could be taken.
Transfer Darling to the inactive player list (meaning he can be replaced) and pay him 25% of the CBA minimum base salary (the CBA minimum is about $110,000 per year).Keep Darling on their playing list (meaning he cannot be replaced) and pay him not less than 25% of the CBA minimum base salary.Terminate his contract with his agreement.Terminate his contract, but not before May 18 2022.
Observers believe that the most likely outcome is a shift to the inactive list. This would allow the club to add Luke Strnadica and Tyler Keitel to the playing list by March 9 and add Darling back onto the list if he gets vaccinated or if vaccination rules change.
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I also hope to play for WCE in the near future.
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That article confirms he's done imo
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Fair to say I’d have extreme difficulty in representing someone in Jack’s position.
And given that his lawyer seems to be based in Cairns, I assume he’s had a lot of trouble finding someone to take this case on.
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This is going to drag on by the sounds of that article. He is obviously going down the litigation route and will sue the club/AFL if they stop him playing.
IMO opinion extremely selfish, at least Jones and Yeoman had the class to leave the league with their beliefs and dignity intact. I don’t agree with their decision to not vaccinate however admire that they were upfront about their decision to not vaccinate and not mislead their clubs.
IMO opinion extremely selfish, at least Jones and Yeoman had the class to leave the league with their beliefs and dignity intact. I don’t agree with their decision to not vaccinate however admire that they were upfront about their decision to not vaccinate and not mislead their clubs.
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Yeah, I believe the 5 people we have in hospital currently is the most anywhere in the world has had at any stage of the pandemic. Questions have to be asked
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Of course you do. You don't give a damn about the overburdened hospital workers or immunocompromised people or those who lose loved ones to the virus, but you feel sorry for a wealthy professional athlete who selfishly has decided to not get vaccinated and rather than just living with the consequences of his decision, he instead is attempting to make up a bogus excuse about being medically exempt. Would not surprise me to see you white knighting for poor ol' Clive Palmer too.
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What's even the point of covid?
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