Apparently melbourne went looking for mifsud and couldn't get hold of him, much like triggy couldn't. Result was the same, it blew up on the media.
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Apparently melbourne went looking for mifsud and couldn't get hold of him, much like triggy couldn't. Result was the same, it blew up on the media.
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Davey is emphatic he never spoke to Mifsud about a "supposed meeting....
Your goose is cooked Jason Mifsud...time to go...for once do the honourable thing and insist the AFL accept your resignation this time!!
Robbo's article...
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/ipad/where-can-we-find-the-truth/story-fn76njus-1226317988313
Your goose is cooked Jason Mifsud...time to go...for once do the honourable thing and insist the AFL accept your resignation this time!!
Robbo's article...
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/ipad/where-can-we-find-the-truth/story-fn76njus-1226317988313
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. See link below:
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/mor...press-conference/story-e6frf9jf-1226317721248
. See link below:http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/mor...press-conference/story-e6frf9jf-1226317721248
That article with the Davey dispute of what happened is going to keep this alive.
Mifsud can't be employed by the AFL - irrelevant if Andy D doesn't want to accept his resignation, he needs to submit it and walk.
Mifsud can't be employed by the AFL - irrelevant if Andy D doesn't want to accept his resignation, he needs to submit it and walk.
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My initial instinct with Jason Mifsud was that he is dodgy. This is a bloke that has used the media and gossip to solve his problems. These problems should have been managed in-house by the AFL. He would not appear to be a man of great integrity.
However, there is part of me that believes that Jason might be frustrated with AFL bureaucracy that is likely to be unsupportive of Indigenous people. He might be so frustrated with the MFC racism that his only solution was to chat to a mate, who then leaked his conversation onto a blog. It was likely that the AFL was aware of racism at the MFC but weren’t willing to take any real action, which annoyed Jason to no end. Likewise, he might have been so frustrated with the Matt Rendell situation that he used the media as a tool to help solve this problem.
Has Jason Mifsud done wrong or is it the AFL that is finally being challenged internally about its racist/ culturally paternalistic policies? I bet the AFL is running scared too; because if they sack him he will claim unfair dismissal and workplace harassment, which may reveal the true state of racism in Aussie Rules!
However, there is part of me that believes that Jason might be frustrated with AFL bureaucracy that is likely to be unsupportive of Indigenous people. He might be so frustrated with the MFC racism that his only solution was to chat to a mate, who then leaked his conversation onto a blog. It was likely that the AFL was aware of racism at the MFC but weren’t willing to take any real action, which annoyed Jason to no end. Likewise, he might have been so frustrated with the Matt Rendell situation that he used the media as a tool to help solve this problem.
Has Jason Mifsud done wrong or is it the AFL that is finally being challenged internally about its racist/ culturally paternalistic policies? I bet the AFL is running scared too; because if they sack him he will claim unfair dismissal and workplace harassment, which may reveal the true state of racism in Aussie Rules!
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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/mor...press-conference/story-e6frf9jf-1226317721248
Done so, 92% want him out.
Why is Vlad hanging Thomas out to dry? Seems to me that those who are frank, or report on what they are told by an AFL source should be sued or sacked, while those who lie and use unsubstantiated innuendo are supported and allowed to keep their jobs!
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And let's not forget that mifsud went missing for 36 hours after Trigg was told. Trigg couldn't get hold of him until AFTER he went public!
Jadr, you'll need some more string to draw that bow back.
Especially since the Aboriginal players of Melbourne aren't backing him up and are furious with him. If anything the Afl has shown that they are the not racist to the point of burning at the stake anyone who says aything even slightly controversial.
Especially since the Aboriginal players of Melbourne aren't backing him up and are furious with him. If anything the Afl has shown that they are the not racist to the point of burning at the stake anyone who says aything even slightly controversial.
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They have an immense dislike for each other!
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Thomas dares to stand up against the AFL, that's why VLAD hates him.
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But you can appreciate that its a very logical question to ask from people without intimate knowledge of the guy.
Even if this did not impact his decision making, were his comments indicative of a change in performance or attitude towards his role recently, that made the board more accepting of letting him go?
It may have had nothing to do with it, but its far from an unreasonable question.
From today's HeraldSun:
"It was an unacceptable conversation, notwithstanding the fact it was not supposed to appear in the public domain," Demetriou said.
Demetriou said that Mifsud had offered his resignation but that it had been refused. '
Quite right Vlad, everyone deserves a second (third?) chance. How about a bit of consistency, you tosser. Perhaps afraid of being labelled racist if he had accepted Misfit's resignation?
"It was an unacceptable conversation, notwithstanding the fact it was not supposed to appear in the public domain," Demetriou said.
Demetriou said that Mifsud had offered his resignation but that it had been refused. '
Quite right Vlad, everyone deserves a second (third?) chance. How about a bit of consistency, you tosser. Perhaps afraid of being labelled racist if he had accepted Misfit's resignation?
His position is untenable. Key aboriginal figures are coming out and saying that AFL clubs and indigenous players cannot trust him.
Demetriou is an idiot of the highest order, only to be outdone by Mifsud.
He has been using the media in some bizarre way and it has now backfired. None of these conversations, Rendell's or the other one (if it even existed), should have been dealt with in public through the media. He makes these assertions and then he doesn't speak with the people who he is making them about. Rendell couldn't get in touch with him for a conversation, Aaron Davey can't get in touch with him for a conversation. He's a complete and utter fool, and so is Demetriou.
Demetriou is an idiot of the highest order, only to be outdone by Mifsud.
He has been using the media in some bizarre way and it has now backfired. None of these conversations, Rendell's or the other one (if it even existed), should have been dealt with in public through the media. He makes these assertions and then he doesn't speak with the people who he is making them about. Rendell couldn't get in touch with him for a conversation, Aaron Davey can't get in touch with him for a conversation. He's a complete and utter fool, and so is Demetriou.
And then just makes some babbling non-coherent statement on the MaAuntIsCrook show without giving anyone the opportunity to challenge him on his assertions.
I seriously can't believe that Vlad is saying shit like this only 2 weeks after the Rendell fiasco. Does he have the memory of a goldfish or does he just assume that everyone else does?From today's HeraldSun:
"It was an unacceptable conversation, notwithstanding the fact it was not supposed to appear in the public domain," Demetriou said.
Demetriou said that Mifsud had offered his resignation but that it had been refused. '
Quite right Vlad, everyone deserves a second (third?) chance. How about a bit of consistency, you tosser. Perhaps afraid of being labelled racist if he had accepted Misfit's resignation?
I know you dont get to listen to 5aa in Canberra so I understand why you haven't got all the facts. When Trigg was questioned as why Rendell was given the flick, he said it wasn't just what Rendell said that was the issue, it was his TONE..... So after 6 weeks, Trigg made a decision on Rendells future based on Misfuds memory of how he didnt like Rendells tone!
Would you make a decision on anyones future based on Misfuds version of events from 6 weeks ago that weren't recorded nor documented?
Come on Vader, be real...
It is difficult to believe that the AFC have ben conned on this.
but clearly we have, what is worse is Mifsud gets the defence of Andy D, something never afforded to Rendell.
The AFL is becoming more like a clique group and less like a transparent sporting body.
but clearly we have, what is worse is Mifsud gets the defence of Andy D, something never afforded to Rendell.
The AFL is becoming more like a clique group and less like a transparent sporting body.
from the Dean Rioli story:
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/ipad/...-says-dean-rioli/story-fn76njus-1226317968773
No Dean, sack first, then counsel, then ask questions is the AFL way
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/ipad/...-says-dean-rioli/story-fn76njus-1226317968773
No Dean, sack first, then counsel, then ask questions is the AFL way
I heard somewhere (can't remember where) that AFL has offered Rendell a job. Haven't read many posts at all on these series of threads to know if it's been discussed or not. Any truth?
Not true. Rucci has an article that quotes AD as saying there is no job offer, but he's welcome back into the industry at the club level. Forgive my paraphrasing.
Edit... here it is
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport...einstated-crowsi/story-e6frecoc-1226317867624
It truly is staggering that Vlad outright refused to accept Mifsud's resignation. What has he done to get such backing?
What an incredible can of worms that have been opened with this latest revelation. It is obvious that Misfud's position is untenable. I think the club presidents will be talking together & I wouldn't be surpirsed that they come to the conclusion that Vlad has lost the confidence of the clubs & that his position is also untenable.
Still lots of water to run under the bridge.
Who needs enemies when you have friends like Grant Thomas
Still lots of water to run under the bridge.
Who needs enemies when you have friends like Grant Thomas
Are you even allowed to "refuse" a resignation? How ridiculous.
I was busy when all this broke yesterday and only just caught up on it. What an absolute mess.
The thing I'm most afraid of now is that this will just disappear, again. There will be no repercussions towards Misfud, it will never be mentioned by the AFL again. The only outcome will be some kind of silent knifing of Thomas at some stage in the future. I hope the MFC, and media identities, and the public, refuse to let this issue die. The AFL needs to be held to account here.
The double standard here are an absolute disgrace.
I was busy when all this broke yesterday and only just caught up on it. What an absolute mess.
The thing I'm most afraid of now is that this will just disappear, again. There will be no repercussions towards Misfud, it will never be mentioned by the AFL again. The only outcome will be some kind of silent knifing of Thomas at some stage in the future. I hope the MFC, and media identities, and the public, refuse to let this issue die. The AFL needs to be held to account here.
The double standard here are an absolute disgrace.
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