blockerhall
Team Captain
Not trolling, just outraged at some of this stuff, even if we say sour grapes, too much smoke here. Today's west, I note with interest that Duffield's co-byline has disappeared in the past few hours.
Eagles in drug binges: player's ex-girlfriend
By Ben Martin
SEVERAL West Coast Eagles players regularly indulged in drug binges, according to the former girlfriend of an Eagles player.
They snorted powder drugs such as amphetamines and also used ecstasy, according to the woman, who cannot be named.
In some cases, players would party all night without sleeping, relying on amphetamines to keep them awake.
Drugs were part of the Eagles' high life, which included fame, money, lucrative sponsorship deals and women, she said.
She claimed another woman linked to a high-profile Eagle discussed the players' drug use with her as though it was normal.
The woman, who approached The West Australian over allegations that Eagles had been linked to drug dealers, said her former boyfriend also regularly used cannabis.
But he was influenced by several prominent Eagles to take harder drugs. He tried to hide his drug use because he was aware that his reputation was the key to his financial success.
She saw him under the influence of drugs on several occasions and he admitted to her that he had used amphetamines but warned her not to tell anyone.
The player would use the drugs only in the off-season because it could affect his performance, the woman said. The player also mentioned that a teammate had links to violent underworld figures.
The West Australian yesterday reported that players had been seen socialising with police organised crime targets, including bikies.
AFL boss Wayne Jackson said players should avoid socialising with criminals.
"Just as I'd feel disappointed if my own daughters were socialising with known criminals," he said. "It's absolutely crazy and irresponsible for anybody in society, and particularly in sport, to be doing that."
The AFL was not naive enough to think players would never take drugs. "Our players are fit, they're young, they're impressionable," he said.
While Eagles officials prepared to confront the players about the allegations, Eagles coach John Worsfold said he could not tell his players to end their association with organised crime targets.
It was not his business who his players associated with and he would not get involved in their personal affairs, he said. There was nothing illegal about having a cup of coffee with a criminal.
"I feel for players who have to wear insinuations but I'm not disappointed at all because I can't see that they've done anything wrong," Worsfold said. "I have control of when they're playing footy and in terms of preparing themselves to play footy.
"Really, if our players are playing good footy and training and preparing themselves properly I'm happy. I don't know if they do associate with (criminal) people. It's got nothing to do with me."
My points:
1. "...But he was influenced by several prominent Eagles to take harder drugs."
If true, truly disgraceful. Save your club NOW, gentlemen.
2. Worsfold ...weak as p***. Has he got a grip? Didn't he win two premierships or something for that club...what's it called again? It's got EVERYTHING to do with you, mate.
Eagles in drug binges: player's ex-girlfriend
By Ben Martin
SEVERAL West Coast Eagles players regularly indulged in drug binges, according to the former girlfriend of an Eagles player.
They snorted powder drugs such as amphetamines and also used ecstasy, according to the woman, who cannot be named.
In some cases, players would party all night without sleeping, relying on amphetamines to keep them awake.
Drugs were part of the Eagles' high life, which included fame, money, lucrative sponsorship deals and women, she said.
She claimed another woman linked to a high-profile Eagle discussed the players' drug use with her as though it was normal.
The woman, who approached The West Australian over allegations that Eagles had been linked to drug dealers, said her former boyfriend also regularly used cannabis.
But he was influenced by several prominent Eagles to take harder drugs. He tried to hide his drug use because he was aware that his reputation was the key to his financial success.
She saw him under the influence of drugs on several occasions and he admitted to her that he had used amphetamines but warned her not to tell anyone.
The player would use the drugs only in the off-season because it could affect his performance, the woman said. The player also mentioned that a teammate had links to violent underworld figures.
The West Australian yesterday reported that players had been seen socialising with police organised crime targets, including bikies.
AFL boss Wayne Jackson said players should avoid socialising with criminals.
"Just as I'd feel disappointed if my own daughters were socialising with known criminals," he said. "It's absolutely crazy and irresponsible for anybody in society, and particularly in sport, to be doing that."
The AFL was not naive enough to think players would never take drugs. "Our players are fit, they're young, they're impressionable," he said.
While Eagles officials prepared to confront the players about the allegations, Eagles coach John Worsfold said he could not tell his players to end their association with organised crime targets.
It was not his business who his players associated with and he would not get involved in their personal affairs, he said. There was nothing illegal about having a cup of coffee with a criminal.
"I feel for players who have to wear insinuations but I'm not disappointed at all because I can't see that they've done anything wrong," Worsfold said. "I have control of when they're playing footy and in terms of preparing themselves to play footy.
"Really, if our players are playing good footy and training and preparing themselves properly I'm happy. I don't know if they do associate with (criminal) people. It's got nothing to do with me."
My points:
1. "...But he was influenced by several prominent Eagles to take harder drugs."
If true, truly disgraceful. Save your club NOW, gentlemen.
2. Worsfold ...weak as p***. Has he got a grip? Didn't he win two premierships or something for that club...what's it called again? It's got EVERYTHING to do with you, mate.
