Opinion Non-Crows AFL 6: This Is Getting Cruel

[1970crow]

Yeah... nah. It's quite understandable that they wouldn't want to have anything to do with any AFL investigation, because they simply don't trust the AFL not to produce a report in it's own self interest - and ****ing over the victims.

They are quite happy to participate in an independent investigation, provided it doesn't answer to (or influenced by) the AFL.

Ok, so the AFL should just drop it and move on and see what these independent investigations come up with? So there’s worksafe VIC running one and who else? Has a complaint been made to anyone else who then has the power to investigate?

Are you actually serious here, because it shows an appalling lack of understanding if you are.

 

[Sanders]

Ok, so the AFL should just drop it and move on and see what these independent investigations come up with? So there’s worksafe VIC running one and who else? Has a complaint been made to anyone else who then has the power to investigate?

Are you actually serious here, because it shows an appalling lack of understanding if you are.

You have to wonder who they think is going to pay for these investigations???

the Flying Spaghetti Monster is going to descend from the sky and pay for all these lawyers?

 

[DJ75]

Still seems like an excuse to justify his bad deal

Could be, definitely, but the injury is very interesting.

 

[Mutineer]

Have to hand it to the Cats they find workarounds or should thay read "reach arounds" to circumvent the AFL's rules....

Did something similar a few years ago with gun WA footballer Mark Bairstow.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/afl-2022-jordan-de-goey-reveals-how-intense-contract-speculation-took-its-toll-on-the-magpies-star/news-story/759f4b2b419287c0c68b455ae9f7c8ef

AFL 2022: Geelong firming as favourite to secure aspiring horse trainer, Conor McKenna​

Geelong are the favourites to secure in-demand returning Irishman Conor McKenna, primarily due to their ability to facilitate his post-football career.

Conor McKenna’s desire to set up his post-AFL career in horse training could help the Cats secure the 26-year as Brisbane and Port Adelaide also circle the running defender.
The former Essendon 79-gamer will return to the AFL next year with those three clubs forming the chasing pack to secure a player who can be taken as a delisted free agent.

McKenna retired at the end of 2020 because of homesickness and has been out of the AFL long enough to be secured without Essendon having ties to him.

Port Adelaide has spoken to McKenna over Zoom and is keen to be a contender with a list spot open for him and a need for a quality running back.
Clubs might have to end up offering a two-year deal for the dashing half back given the range of interest.

Geelong is still working through its list priorities, having secured Jack Bowes

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Jack Bowes

Age

26

Ht

189cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.3

4star

K

9.7

4star

HB

6.6

4star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.5

4star

MG

318.1

4star

D

18.0

4star

K

11.8

5star

HB

6.3

4star

M

5.4

5star

T

1.1

2star

MG

318.1

4star

D

11.6

3star

K

6.4

3star

HB

5.2

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.4

4star

, Ollie Henry, Tanner Bruhn and the No.7 overall pick in a masterful trade period.

But McKenna has told clubs his post-football life would involve transitioning into work as a horse trainer.

He contemplated being a jockey until a growth spurt at 14 with his engineer father Pat turning his attention to horse training with eight horses including Ampeson, which raced in one of Ireland’s major races in September.

McKenna could link up with a Geelong horse trainer to work part-time while playing to further those ambitions, so the Cats are seen as the strong favourite.

Rivals believe the Cats are in the box seat for McKenna.

But whether they would be prepared to commit to McKenna on a two-year deal or would be keener to secure him on a one-year rookie contract remains to be seen.

At his best McKenna was a dynamic running half back but he battled in 2020 with homesickness amid a contentious Covid positive that saw him ruled out of football for a fortnight.

Last year he won gaelic football’s All Ireland championship with Tyrone before quitting the side after the most recent season in preparation to play AFL again.

Brisbane has been a keen observer of McKenna in recent seasons after success recruiting Irish talent through list boss Dom Ambrosio.

Clubs are aware of the risk profile of securing McKenna given they are unsure if he would remain long-term in Melbourne but believe he has more upside than many of the other delisted free agents on offer.

 

[Dirty Bird]

Ice baths would have helped

Funny thing is, it would have.

 

[FullyBigKPro]

You have to wonder who they think is going to pay for these investigations???

the Flying Spaghetti Monster is going to descend from the sky and pay for all these lawyers?

 

[Red mist]

To relax blood flow behind the knee is a congenital disorder that will progress worse even with correcting surgery.

 

[George Kramer]

Funny thing is, it would have.

Let the Port board know

 

[cleanhands]

To relax blood flow behind the knee is a congenital disorder that will progress worse even with correcting surgery.

Explain

 

[Red mist]

Let the Port board know

Why don’t you?

 

[Red mist]

Explain

Need to resume blood flow. Already existing is now not his norm. New normal creates complications. Training and rehab wise.

 

[cleanhands]

Need to resume blood flow. Already existing is now not his norm. New normal creates complications. Training and rehab wise.

Most recover

 

[Red mist]

Most recover

Yeah?,?, most.

 

[cleanhands]

Yeah?,?, most.

But corrective surgery will make it worse

 

[Red mist]

Most recover

I can’t get into ice baths cos it hurts the back of my knees.!
This coddled soul is going to flame out early.

 

[Red mist]

But corrective surgery will make it worse

Yeah, it is going to **** up his normal preparation. New prep. Different player.

 

[cleanhands]

 

[pjcrows]

We all know after COVID that anonymous internet forums are the place to go for medical advice.

 

[cleanhands]

We all know after COVID that anonymous internet forums are the place to go for medical advice.

They should do it straight

 

[Red mist]

They should do it straight

Shut up Frank Stemper

 

[Red mist]

They should do it straight

Shut up Greg Nicholson.

 

[Dirty Bird]

We all know after COVID that anonymous internet forums are the place to go for medical advice.

At least on anonymous internet forums you can get a response

Some GPs wont even see you

 

[WaynesWorld19]

We all know after COVID that anonymous internet forums are the place to go for medical advice.

 

[BRL121]

We all know after COVID that anonymous internet forums are the place to go for medical advice.

I want to know what Slippery Pete says!

 

[BRL121]

At least on anonymous internet forums you can get a response

Some GPs wont even see you

Certainly not if you're sick.