Should the AFL let Essendon fold?

[Hawkk]

Insurance brah. The Weapons been paid out and so has Hird. Last year.

Does insurance cover engaging in lewd and illegal doping programmes. Then youve got the can or worms that the WorkCover case opens for (ex) players to demonstrate that Essendon (and the AFL) provided an unsafe work environment for the players

If you settled a 7 figure sum for the weapon and if we ever quite figure out who actually paid for Hirdy's golden balls legal bills I guess that will give us some indication of the fall out...

Face facts your club is so far ****ed it is so delicious. Whether it happens next year, 5 years or a decade along the line the legal burden will eventually white ant the Essendon carcus from the inside out.

Whether you fold and reform quickly or if its a slow, slow burn the brutal reality is that the weak must make way for the strong

They're being paid in 2016...

Awesome. Who by? Can the players draw a salary from Essendon (or the AFL) as terms of their WADA breach? Wi

Will the ex players (like Spike , who could possibly forget 'vitamin' Spike) sue for lost earnings by sitting out of the system for a year. Or will it be the habitually weak Pady Ryder (golden balls words not mine) who has already raised public concerns about his futute health thanks to the shambolic doping programme.

Or it could be Kotchie who has already spoken about the fire sale nature of the Monfries trade...

Tick tock

 

[chefmeister]

 

[Haduken]

Does insurance cover engaging in lewd and illegal doping programmes. Then youve got the can or worms that the WorkCover case opens for (ex) players to demonstrate that Essendon (and the AFL) provided an unsafe work environment for the players

If you settled a 7 figure sum for the weapon and if we ever quite figure out who actually paid for Hirdy's golden balls legal bills I guess that will give us some indication of the fall out...

Face facts your club is so far stuffed it is so delicious. Whether it happens next year, 5 years or a decade along the line the legal burden will eventually white ant the Essendon carcus from the inside out.

Whether you fold and reform quickly or if its a slow, slow burn the brutal reality is that the weak must make way for the strong





Awesome. Who by? Can the players draw a salary from Essendon (or the AFL) as terms of their WADA breach? Wi

Will the ex players (like Spike , who could possibly forget 'vitamin' Spike) sue for lost earnings by sitting out of the system for a year. Or will it be the habitually weak Pady Ryder (golden balls words not mine) who has already raised public concerns about his futute health thanks to the shambolic doping programme.

Or it could be Kotchie who has already spoken about the fire sale nature of the Monfries trade...

Tick tock

Mostly it covers depression treatments, Ivanhoe clinics, Injunction costs and Drink Driving fines..

 

[A Cut Above]

It really does intrigue when posters such as vjknight and Thrawn, who no doubt have awaited this outcome with bated breath and lube at the ready, end up melting harder than the supporters they are supposed to be laughing at.


A truly fascinating phenomenon

There's a big difference between melting & gloating.

 

[BigJoeD_]

There's a big difference between melting & gloating.

Indeed... believe it or not I know a melt when I see it

 

[Hawkk]

Mostly it covers depression treatments, Ivanhoe clinics, Injunction costs and Drink Driving fines..

But what about illegal doping programmes

 

[Haduken]

But what about illegal doping programmes

Yep your membership fees will be duly passed on to us to cover those too. Thanks for your contribution helping keep us alive.

 

[Hawkk]

Yep your membership fees will be duly passed on to us to cover those too. Thanks for your contribution helping keep us alive.

Perhaps.


The 34 former and current Essendon players suspended for a year for taking a banned drug would "definitely have a number of legal options", as one AFL player agent even suggested the Bombers and the AFL could face damages of more than $30 million.

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$30m. Wow. I think the Flight Plan just sank

Essendon are so ****ed. I can't wait for you to fold

On top of this which insurer in their right mind will EVER insure the Essendon Football Club ever again?

bombersfan4000

 

[T2B_]

The "Flight Plan"

 

[JustaBattler]

Yep your membership fees will be duly passed on to us to cover those too. Thanks for your contribution helping keep us alive.

Keep fighting the good fight mate - I think you'll enjoy becoming a Carlton supporter ! I suggest you take up the name BluedoKen and enjoy the 'reset'..because my friend - as I said three years ago - before most of these minnow nuff nuffs ever started typing...EssenDONE will be broken by the player led lawsuits to follow - and an overhang of unpriceable litigation risk which will shadow any attempt to fix things for decades...

the AFL is also in deep do do as is the players association - I think if I was 'The AFL' - in their HQ I'd be looking at putting aside $30-50M now in a fund specifically designed to cater for player payments /litigation and long term medical law suits...ala James Hardie Industries...

so one down and one more bunch of toofless ferals for Carlton to turn its attention to...

hello Collingworth - howz Nafan working for you?

 

[Haduken]

Perhaps.


The 34 former and current Essendon players suspended for a year for taking a banned drug would "definitely have a number of legal options", as one AFL player agent even suggested the Bombers and the AFL could face damages of more than $30 million.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...al-options-20160112-gm3x2k.html#ixzz3x5HRU6zI
Follow us: @theage on Twitter | theageAustralia on Facebook

$30m. Wow. I think the Flight Plan just sank

Essendon are so stuffed. I can't wait for you to fold

On top of this which insurer in their right mind will EVER insure the Essendon Football Club ever again?

bombersfan4000

Not big on reading comprehension are you. If we go down, the entire comp comes with us. You would kind of prefer that not to happen now would you?

It's ok you're a moron. Are you a Hawks member? AFL member? Planning on going to some games in 2016? Thanks for your donations to the flight plan

 

[Haduken]

Keep fighting the good fight mate - I think you'll enjoy becoming a Carlton supporter ! I suggest you take up the name BluedoKen and enjoy the 'reset'..because my friend - as I said three years ago - before most of these minnow nuff nuffs ever started typing...EssenDONE will be broken by the player led lawsuits to follow - and an overhang of unpriceable litigation risk which will shadow any attempt to fix things for decades...

the AFL is also in deep do do as is the players association - I think if I was 'The AFL' - in their HQ I'd be looking at putting aside $30-50M now in a fund specifically designed to cater for player payments /litigation and long term medical law suits...ala James Hardie Industries...

so one down and one more bunch of toofless ferals for Carlton to turn its attention to...

hello Collingworth - howz Nafan working for you?

See you get it, perhaps you could use smaller words so our dumber Hawk brethren can understand. Player litigation will focus on their employer, which is the AFL, not the EFC.

Bluedoken? I don't mind that, but it would be like some kind of Goatee wearing Haduken from an alternate dimension who is completely evil...

 

[JustaBattler]

See you get it, perhaps you could use smaller words so our dumber Hawk brethren can understand. Player litigation will focus on their employer, which is the AFL, not the EFC.

Bluedoken? I don't mind that, but it would be like some kind of Goatee wearing Haduken from an alternate dimension who is completely evil...

Oh I get it that you EssenDONE's are GOT...don't worry about that - it was all done and dusted as soon as Carlton started looking into the pharmacist and handed the story to Demetriou AND a few in the media...

pay back for Evans and his over the top salary cap crookedness took a while to organise - but I think all Blues supporters with long memories are somewhat comforted by what we have unleashed on you scum.

Let the VJ's and the Bosk's scream as much as they like - but you essenDONE types can thank Carlton for your misery - and that is sweet sweet cold plate revenge at its best - don't you think?

My only regret is that Bomber T has been able to get away with a relatively clean sheet - no doubt in my mind he is dirty.

 

[Hawkk]

Oh I get it that you EssenDONE's are GOT...don't worry about that - it was all done and dusted as soon as Carlton started looking into the pharmacist and handed the story to Demetriou AND a few in the media...

pay back for Evans and his over the top salary cap crookedness took a while to organise - but I think all Blues supporters with long memories are somewhat comforted by what we have unleashed on you scum.

Let the VJ's and the Bosk's scream as much as they like - but you essenDONE types can thank Carlton for your misery - and that is sweet sweet cold plate revenge at its best - don't you think?

My only regret is that Bomber T has been able to get away with a relatively clean sheet - no doubt in my mind he is dirty.

This.

Perhaps WADA need to investigate the merits or otherwise of the 2007, 2009 and 2011 Geelong Cats fitness programme

Wipe those flags and the Cats lose half their premiership count...

 

[Haduken]

Oh I get it that you EssenDONE's are GOT...don't worry about that - it was all done and dusted as soon as Carlton started looking into the pharmacist and handed the story to Demetriou AND a few in the media...

pay back for Evans and his over the top salary cap crookedness took a while to organise - but I think all Blues supporters with long memories are somewhat comforted by what we have unleashed on you scum.

Let the VJ's and the Bosk's scream as much as they like - but you essenDONE types can thank Carlton for your misery - and that is sweet sweet cold plate revenge at its best - don't you think?

My only regret is that Bomber T has been able to get away with a relatively clean sheet - no doubt in my mind he is dirty.

I imagine it would have been sweeter were it not for spoon number 4...

Maybe you could beat us onfield this year...

 

[The Falcon Strike]

Whatever they do, I will here forth be referring to Essendon simply as "guilty".

Guilty is as guilty does

 

[chefmeister]

This.

Perhaps WADA need to investigate the merits or otherwise of the 2007, 2009 and 2011 Geelong Cats fitness programme

Please do.

 

[Jazny]

Anyone who truly wants Essendon to fold is not a true fan of the game. IMO.

I want them to fold. They are embarrassing, boring, and cheaty.

 

[T2B_]

I want them to fold. They are embarrassing, boring, and cheaty.

They also have some really ugly players.

 

[Doggies 06]

My preferred option would see Essendrug lose full membership status of the AFL.

Some sort of "Associate Membership" might fit the bill quite nicely.

No voting rights
Not invited to presidents meetings
Greatly reduced distribution payments
No access to play in finals

All completely justified.

 

[Back One Out]

Oh Hawks supporters, unable to post something relevant to the actual discussion at hand, just needed to be seen! Look at me ma! I'm posting!

This is actually an accurate summary of your posting over the last 3-4 days. Talk about "pot calling the kettle black".

Look at me, everyone! I'm still here! My head is held high! I refuse to yield to all you flogs!


One lame post after another

Poor bastard. I feel your pain. Keep on punching, champ.

So brave.

 

[Haduken]

This is actually an accurate summary of your posting over the last 3-4 days. Talk about "pot calling the kettle black".

Look at me, everyone! I'm still here! My head is held high! I refuse to yield to all you flogs!


One lame post after another

Poor bastard. I feel your pain. Keep on punching, champ.

So brave.

Nope

 

[Kabanna]

We've seen Scottish Football (with a little help from the taxation department) allow Rangers FC (a club that was richer, more famous, successful and powerful than Essendon) to liquidate and reform...

http://www.wsc.co.uk/wsc-daily/1035...ans-reach-a-new-low-as-the-club-is-liquidated
http://www.scotzine.com/2012/06/ran...to-history-the-titles-will-not-transfer-over/

When the inevitable court cases emerge and the compensation claims flow should Essendon be allowed to wind up, cover their dues with a new franchise emerging in their place?

The Bombers FC (est 2018)...sure they'll lose the flags (the last 4 were tainted anyway) but the shameful history and culture that has riddled the club for 145 years will die with it.

Desperate times call for desperate measures and it shouldn't be up to the heavy lifters to keep the leggards in the competition

Nah. They can languish down the bottom of the ladder for a few years just like Carlton did.

 

[NorthernLights]

Nah. They can languish down the bottom of the ladder for a few years just like Carlton did.

They deserve worse than what Carlton copped.

 

[Kabanna]

They deserve worse than what Carlton copped.

They might have gotten worse if they were actually successful with their cheating. At least Carlton actually won a flag when they cheated.