Look at the serious invective from nuffies and humorous ridicule levelled at Cotchin and partner across this platform and social media platforms since this story blew up. If the goal was to protect them, then bravo AFL you made it 20 times worse.
I suspect the editorial policy is spin and the real reason for the stand down was because the AFL may have been attempting to cover up and deny breaches to the QLD government. An AFL dotcom endorsed tweet/story may have weakened the company’s bargaining position not just for the hub and ongoing viability of the competition but also the price tag on moving the grand final. Follow the money.
I suspect the editorial policy is spin and the real reason for the stand down was because the AFL may have been attempting to cover up and deny breaches to the QLD government. An AFL dotcom endorsed tweet/story may have weakened the company’s bargaining position not just for the hub and ongoing viability of the competition but also the price tag on moving the grand final. Follow the money.