I know this is mostly a WAFL site and thats where my heart is, I do follow both WA AFL teams with some interest mainly to see what the local draftees are doing. But to hear the disgracefull booing of Champion Jobe Watson last night just confirmed that these mostly johny come lately football supporters have no idea and also have very short memories and it tarnished what was a great game of footy. Was it not West Coast who were racked with drug aligations last decade with their own Brownlow medalist admitting to an addiction to meth? Poor old Cuzzy bro was the only one to admit to it but a number of players were on the gear, so they should look to their own house first before dealing out their pathetic misinformed opinions on a man that had the guts to discuss what his clubs medical staff administered to him in good faith, something that so far has not been deemed illegal. Only if and when such a decision is made then those who wish to can vent their collective spleens. I always assumed the presumtion of innocence was the Auastralian way
I know this is mostly a WAFL site and thats where my heart is, I do follow both WA AFL teams with some interest mainly to see what the local draftees are doing. But to hear the disgracefull booing of Champion Jobe Watson last night just confirmed that these mostly johny come lately football supporters have no idea and also have very short memories and it tarnished what was a great game of footy. Was it not West Coast who were racked with drug aligations last decade with their own Brownlow medalist admitting to an addiction to meth? Poor old Cuzzy bro was the only one to admit to it but a number of players were on the gear, so they should look to their own house first before dealing out their pathetic misinformed opinions on a man that had the guts to discuss what his clubs medical staff administered to him in good faith, something that so far has not been deemed illegal. Only if and when such a decision is made then those who wish to can vent their collective spleens. I always assumed the presumtion of innocence was the Auastralian way
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Harden the f*^k up
Sacko i agree,
Eagles hit the Meth, bit different to injecting yourself with cow semen.
funny how its mostly dockers supporters carrying on like tools.
they have short memories about how they treated cousins, creating flags etc.
build a bridge and harden up.
He admitted to taking drugs and not a thing has been done about it byt the AFL. That unknowingly crap doesn’t fly. Would you let someone inject you and not ask what it was??
I know this is mostly a WAFL site and thats where my heart is, I do follow both WA AFL teams with some interest mainly to see what the local draftees are doing. But to hear the disgracefull booing of Champion Jobe Watson last night just confirmed that these mostly johny come lately football supporters have no idea and also have very short memories and it tarnished what was a great game of footy. Was it not West Coast who were racked with drug aligations last decade with their own Brownlow medalist admitting to an addiction to meth? Poor old Cuzzy bro was the only one to admit to it but a number of players were on the gear, so they should look to their own house first before dealing out their pathetic misinformed opinions on a man that had the guts to discuss what his clubs medical staff administered to him in good faith, something that so far has not been deemed illegal. Only if and when such a decision is made then those who wish to can vent their collective spleens. I always assumed the presumtion of innocence was the Auastralian way
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100% correct great post SS.
Not hard to be a champion when you take peds Senior, I wouldn’t be happy being a WC fan 2 goals and best on ground when he should be banned if Vlad had any balls.
I know this is mostly a WAFL site and thats where my heart is, I do follow both WA AFL teams with some interest mainly to see what the local draftees are doing. But to hear the disgracefull booing of Champion Jobe Watson last night just confirmed that these mostly johny come lately football supporters have no idea and also have very short memories and it tarnished what was a great game of footy. Was it not West Coast who were racked with drug aligations last decade with their own Brownlow medalist admitting to an addiction to meth? Poor old Cuzzy bro was the only one to admit to it but a number of players were on the gear, so they should look to their own house first before dealing out their pathetic misinformed opinions on a man that had the guts to discuss what his clubs medical staff administered to him in good faith, something that so far has not been deemed illegal. Only if and when such a decision is made then those who wish to can vent their collective spleens. I always assumed the presumtion of innocence was the Auastralian way
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Well said mate.
Yes lets put social drugs on the same pedestal as PEDS lol, unfortunately for Jobe he gave WADA and Asada a bit of help by actually admitting to the usage of a banned substance OTC.
He should enjoy playing while he still can even with the boos as taking that particular drug is a strict liability offence meaning it doesn’t matter whether he obtained an advantage, whether he thought it was legal or if he got the ok from the club medicos…the fact remains he confirmed he was injected and under ASADA rules he’ll be suspended for at least 6 months and possibly up to 2 years…and so will at least 12 of his mates apparently.
Where has Demetriou been hiding all week???
One of his players has admitted to being injected with banned substances on national TV on Monday Night & the head of the organisation that is allowing this same player to be running around even after admission is nowhere to be seen!!
The lack of action wouldnt have anything to do with the said player being from Essenscum would it? ..one of the biggest clubs in Melbourne, where a banning may mean a loss of TV viewers, readers, sponsors, interest, members etc from a large number of fans of this big Melbourne club!! :whistle:
Where has Demetriou been hiding all week???
One of his players has admitted to being injected with banned substances on national TV on Monday Night & the head of the organisation that is allowing this same player to be running around even after admission is nowhere to be seen!!
The lack of action wouldnt have anything to do with the said player being from Essenscum would it? ..one of the biggest clubs in Melbourne, where a banning may mean a loss of TV viewers, readers, sponsors, interest, members etc from a large number of fans of this big Melbourne club!! :whistle:
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BH not for the first time are we not in agreement. Due process needs to be done to ensure the fairness and legality of this situation. It is a joke that Malthouse has stuck his beak in to this situation. Call me cynical, but it does seem to me to be a case that he is in trouble with respect to Carlton’s position on the ladder and he is doing his bit to wreak havoc on Essendon’s second half. His motivation, in my own opinion, is one of complete and utter self-interest.
With respect to the AFL’s involvement, I don’t think they necessarily have a role. It should be between WADA, ASADA and the AFL club(s) and player(s).
It should be further noted that any player found to be in breach has the right of appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
I suspect that some players may be found to have breached the WADA code and will receive a suspension as a consequence. I also suspect that there may be some changes to the coaching personnel at Essendon for 2014. In addition, I suspect that the AFL will impose a fine on Essendon as a consequence.
Getting to the booing of Watson by the Eagles’ supporter(s) one should be charitable and acknowledge that they were able to recognise Watson.
The poor boy finished the game in tears…care factor of zero, cry us a river? seems he did…
That said, don’t agree with the booing though…
Where has Demetriou been hiding all week???
One of his players has admitted to being injected with banned substances on national TV on Monday Night & the head of the organisation that is allowing this same player to be running around even after admission is nowhere to be seen!!
The lack of action wouldnt have anything to do with the said player being from Essenscum would it? ..one of the biggest clubs in Melbourne, where a banning may mean a loss of TV viewers, readers, sponsors, interest, members etc from a large number of fans of this big Melbourne club!! :whistle:
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BH not for the first time are we not in agreement. Due process needs to be done to ensure the fairness and legality of this situation. It is a joke that Malthouse has stuck his beak in to this situation. Call me cynical, but it does seem to me to be a case that he is in trouble with respect to Carlton’s position on the ladder and he is doing his bit to wreak havoc on Essendon’s second half. His motivation, in my own opinion, is one of complete and utter self-interest.
With respect to the AFL’s involvement, I don’t think they necessarily have a role. It should be between WADA, ASADA and the AFL club(s) and player(s).
It should be further noted that any player found to be in breach has the right of appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
I suspect that some players may be found to have breached the WADA code and will receive a suspension as a consequence. I also suspect that there may be some changes to the coaching personnel at Essendon for 2014. In addition, I suspect that the AFL will impose a fine on Essendon as a consequence.
Getting to the booing of Watson by the Eagles’ supporter(s) one should be charitable and acknowledge that they were able to recognise Watson.
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Jobe Watson is lucky the AFL is a joke, any other sporting organisation around the globe would of suspended him immediately upon hearing his admission, and Vlad speaks about integrity in our game.
Where has Demetriou been hiding all week???
One of his players has admitted to being injected with banned substances on national TV on Monday Night & the head of the organisation that is allowing this same player to be running around even after admission is nowhere to be seen!!
The lack of action wouldnt have anything to do with the said player being from Essenscum would it? ..one of the biggest clubs in Melbourne, where a banning may mean a loss of TV viewers, readers, sponsors, interest, members etc from a large number of fans of this big Melbourne club!! :whistle:
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BH not for the first time are we not in agreement. Due process needs to be done to ensure the fairness and legality of this situation. It is a joke that Malthouse has stuck his beak in to this situation. Call me cynical, but it does seem to me to be a case that he is in trouble with respect to Carlton’s position on the ladder and he is doing his bit to wreak havoc on Essendon’s second half. His motivation, in my own opinion, is one of complete and utter self-interest.
With respect to the AFL’s involvement, I don’t think they necessarily have a role. It should be between WADA, ASADA and the AFL club(s) and player(s).
It should be further noted that any player found to be in breach has the right of appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
I suspect that some players may be found to have breached the WADA code and will receive a suspension as a consequence. I also suspect that there may be some changes to the coaching personnel at Essendon for 2014. In addition, I suspect that the AFL will impose a fine on Essendon as a consequence.
Getting to the booing of Watson by the Eagles’ supporter(s) one should be charitable and acknowledge that they were able to recognise Watson.
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Jobe Watson is lucky the AFL is a joke, any other sporting organisation around the globe would of suspended him immediately upon hearing his admission, and Vlad speaks about integrity in our game.
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On what basis should he be suspended AT THIS POINT IN TIME?
The poor boy finished the game in tears…care factor of zero, cry us a river? seems he did…
That said, don’t agree with the booing though…
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Yep, I really dont care if Watson cried, I dont care about either the eagles or essedon.,but I am totally bemused at how eagles fans can take the moral high ground of drug issues.
Wot a load of …
It is nothing different to how the Victorians reacted to the weagles and cousins, to how they react to creully when tags, or how they react to the maggotts.
It is just a case of the AFL supporters and pseudo vic’s bleating.
For god sake 42 Watson admitted he had been injected up to 40 times with a banned substance & yet the AFL led by a bloke on a salary of $2 million+ a year has not suspended him from playing!!
Most other sporting bodies in the world who had a player admit guilt would have suspended him the next day but not the wholier than thou AFL who have sat on their hands!
The AFL allegedly forced St Kilda’s hand in regards to giving Milne a “holiday” at the lowly unpopular Saints with womens round coming up & he has only been charged at this point not convicted but have done SFA when it has involved one of their “cash cows” in Essenscum!!
For god sake 42 Watson admitted he had been injected up to 40 times with a banned substance & yet the AFL led by a bloke on a salary of $2 million+ a year has not suspended him from playing!!
Most other sporting bodies in the world who had a player admit guilt would have suspended him the next day but not the wholier than thou AFL who have sat on their hands!
The AFL allegedly forced St Kilda’s hand in regards to giving Milne a “holiday” at the lowly unpopular Saints with womens round coming up & he has only been charged at this point not convicted but have done SFA when it has involved one of their “cash cows” in Essenscum!!
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I will see you at Basso tomorrow. However, not wanting to be overly pedantic what Watson has said is that he was injected with AOD and it was on the understanding that it was not a banned substance. He has specifically not admitted any quilt whatsoever.
What needs to be determined is whether there is any basis for Watson’s belief. That will occur as part of the WADA/ASADA’s inquiry and that determination will form the basis of what, if any, sanction Watson gets.
Ok can you please ignore my ignorance but at the time of the injecting of the drug into Watsons body was it illegal and or a banned drug.
I cant seem to get a handle on what’s the truth.
Seems a lot of hysteria and innuendo at the moment.
can one of you learned gents please set me straight.
it was banned then and is banned now…its a strict liability offence and according to ASADA’s own rules he must be suspended for at least 6 months.