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Err, I doubt that very much Phil.WhyPhilWhy? wrote:
Jockeys, strappers and trainers seem to manage it.
LaurieHolden wrote:How many times have we now read statements about he should have known better...e.g. Jordan Lewis taking the moral high ground, I thought that was over the top.
It is clear that players receive education briefings. A 10 year + player would have had countless briefings over his career, with that your obligations as a player sink in even more.
Good on Howe for steering a young man in the right direction, he should receive a Club / broader commendation for that. Just think for a moment if he let it slide and it became a bigger issue.
Think for a moment, a second year player, at 20 y/o. , but his feet probably haven't touched the ground since he walked through the doors.
The gravity of the issue clearly slipped through him and no doubt other players in the AFL.
I don't have an issue re the outcome of the investigation and resultant suspension. The integrity of our game is sacrosanct.
And it is not about Collingwood.
If we should point the finger, start with the AFL, a contradiction in allowing and taking betting sponsorship in one hand and at the same time ignoring the social impact.
Time the AFL take a stand and leave a legacy. They've had a terrible year, rules interpretation and handling of the crowd behaviour as examples.
I'll say it again, time to re-shape the AFL board, too many silvertails and not enough community grounded appointments.
Bucks has this morning spoken very highly on Howie in this regard and the whole club network that was involved in "doing the right thing, when it wasn't an easy thing to do".LaurieHolden wrote: Good on Howe for steering a young man in the right direction, he should receive a Club / broader commendation for that. Just think for a moment if he let it slide and it became a bigger issue.
You're spot on IMHO with this Laurie, especially the point about the silvertails.If we should point the finger, start with the AFL, a contradiction in allowing and taking betting sponsorship in one hand and at the same time ignoring the social impact.
Time the AFL take a stand and leave a legacy. They've had a terrible year, rules interpretation and handling of the crowd behaviour as examples.
I'll say it again, time to re-shape the AFL board, too many silvertails and not enough community grounded appointments.
watt price tully wrote:I liked Titus O'Reilys recent tweets:
The AFL is furious with Jaidyn Stephenson for placing a bet.
“We make money off gambling, not the players”
and
"Jaidyn Stephenson has been handed a 22-match ban (12 matches suspended) and fined $20,000. I'm disappointed as I'd backed him to get seven weeks through the AFL's official wagering partner."
Nathan Buckley wow, just wow. That interview on SEN is compelling listening.
re those tweets.
Pr*cks.Then Funny it only came out now when Fans started Bagging the AFLBEAMER09 wrote:JS self-reported to the club on May 18th.
May 27th we land John Noble.
Just saying...
slangman wrote:Take the blinkers offPiesnchess wrote:slangman wrote: Spot on. He’s a very very lucky young man that he is even eligible to play again this year.
Yes, maybe hed be better off smashing a opposition player in the face, breaking his jaw, the other guy loses four teeth, misses many games, and Stevo gets 8 weeks, like Gaff, and plays in a Premiership team.
Well spotted! It's true - on all their pages, all I found was Bunnings and McDonalds. They don't want to cop any flak - let Stepho and Collingwood cop it all!PyreneesPie wrote:This is interesting.... the only company that the AFL is promoting on its website at this point in time is Bunnings!!!! No reference to any betting agencies anywhere! Suddenly, they are looking holier than thou.