telsor
Hall of Famer
You are wrong on almost every count. If the AFL thought it "unthinkable" as you say (which I disagree with) they were more gullible and naive than Chamberlain was when he declared "peace in our time".
Check out the Chicago black socks. Almost 100 years ago, and deliberately throwing games is still remembered with shame.
If you'd abandon your club for doing what they believed was in their long term best interests and best chance to work towards a premiership it doesn't really show much support.
I don't support cheats. If your morals allow you to, that's your problem.