Tanking Continues To Be a Problem!

[Striker]

You prove that just one AFL club is squeaky clean then!

[Xman]

You prove that just one AFL club is squeaky clean then!

How does one prove something doesnt exist?

Show me evidence that ALL teams are corrupt and youve proven your point

[eelofwest]

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sp ... 2a366.html

Melbourne coach Mark Neeld insists he has neither the time nor the interest in worrying about the AFL's tanking investigation that hangs over his club.

The league has given no indication when it will complete the probe into allegations that Melbourne deliberately tried to manipulate the results of games in 2009 to ensure more favourable draft picks.

Neeld and the Demons are in the dark about when the investigation will end or whether they will face charges.

But Neeld's attitude to the potentially-serious matter is that it is completely out of his control.
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"I'm no more informed than the person who buys the (newspaper)," he said after Monday's training session.

"From my point of view, it's an investigation into something that ... allegedly happened four years ago.

"I still can't believe anyone would be able to say the training session you just saw was affected by an investigation into something that allegedly happened four years ago."

Neeld has just finished his first season at Melbourne so, while the investigation could have massive ramifications for his club, it has nothing to do with him.

After Melbourne went through a tumultuous season, finished third-last and had a massive turnover of players, Neeld is only concerned about preparing for next year.

Asked if he would like the investigation wrapped up quickly, Neeld smiled and said "everyone would".

"Working inside a footy club, it's about that day, that session - then you review it and look for the next session," he said.

"We hear some things, we read some things, but there's so much said and so much written.

"We don't have time to sit down and go through it all.

"Our job is to prepare for 2013."

Melbourne's training on Monday resembled more a mid-season session than a late-November workout.

The emphasis was on ball movement and game simulation, instead of fitness and conditioning.

"What we're finding is the demands of the game are becoming so great that once the season starts, all you do during the week is recover and then prepare to play," Neeld said.

"Most of the coaching during the season is done either by looking at vision or work-throughs.

"Not only is this time of year about strength and conditioning, it's realistically the only time where you can get them out there and go through the game plan.

"That game is becoming that hard to play and they take a couple of extra days to recover than what they did three years ago, so we have to be mindful to use the time properly."



AFL commision sitting on its hands, no sign of when this so called investigation will end.....

Should we get the Lettuce ready now or in a years time Parra?......

[Xman]

Melbourne coach Mark Neeld insists he has neither the time nor the interest in worrying about the AFL's tanking investigation that hangs over his club.

The league has given no indication when it will complete the probe into allegations that Melbourne deliberately tried to manipulate the results of games in 2009 to ensure more favourable draft picks.

Neeld and the Demons are in the dark about when the investigation will end or whether they will face charges.

But Neeld's attitude to the potentially-serious matter is that it is completely out of his control.
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"I'm no more informed than the person who buys the (newspaper)," he said after Monday's training session.

"From my point of view, it's an investigation into something that ... allegedly happened four years ago.

"I still can't believe anyone would be able to say the training session you just saw was affected by an investigation into something that allegedly happened four years ago."

Neeld has just finished his first season at Melbourne so, while the investigation could have massive ramifications for his club, it has nothing to do with him.

After Melbourne went through a tumultuous season, finished third-last and had a massive turnover of players, Neeld is only concerned about preparing for next year.

Asked if he would like the investigation wrapped up quickly, Neeld smiled and said "everyone would".

"Working inside a footy club, it's about that day, that session - then you review it and look for the next session," he said.

"We hear some things, we read some things, but there's so much said and so much written.

"We don't have time to sit down and go through it all.

"Our job is to prepare for 2013."

Melbourne's training on Monday resembled more a mid-season session than a late-November workout.

The emphasis was on ball movement and game simulation, instead of fitness and conditioning.

"What we're finding is the demands of the game are becoming so great that once the season starts, all you do during the week is recover and then prepare to play," Neeld said.

"Most of the coaching during the season is done either by looking at vision or work-throughs.

"Not only is this time of year about strength and conditioning, it's realistically the only time where you can get them out there and go through the game plan.

"That game is becoming that hard to play and they take a couple of extra days to recover than what they did three years ago, so we have to be mindful to use the time properly."



AFL commision sitting on its hands, no sign of when this so called investigation will end.....

Should we get the Lettuce ready now or in a years time Parra?......

Well the NRL took 1 year to investigate the storm and they won a premiership while they farted around...

and what if their punishment is severe? What will you do with your lettuce leaf then?

[ParraEelsNRL]

Oh for goodness sake

[King-Eliagh]

Deary my I dont know why i didnt think of this...the ramifications of this disgustingly poor effort of an investigation on the melbourne footy club...I mean many of the players and coaching staff werent even present back then but they're copping the effects of a disrupting poorly led investigation. I guess the club deserves it and this is the afls passive aggressive way of dealing out punishment...but...what if Xman's right? I know its a one in a squillion chance but imagine if melb were actually innocent and had to cop such a woeful ongoing and intrusive investigation for nothing?

Whichever way this one goes, the AFL must hang their heads in shame

[Xman]

Deary my I dont know why i didnt think of this...the ramifications of this disgustingly poor effort of an investigation on the melbourne footy club...I mean many of the players and coaching staff werent even present back then but they're copping the effects of a disrupting poorly led investigation. I guess the club deserves it and this is the afls passive aggressive way of dealing out punishment...but...what if Xman's right? I know its a one in a squillion chance but imagine if melb were actually innocent and had to cop such a woeful ongoing and intrusive investigation for nothing?

Whichever way this one goes, the AFL must hang their heads in shame

Yeah what if they're right? The charge is serious and very hard to prove. Of course the investigation is lengthy. Better than some rush hack job.

The AFL have acted on tanking by taking the incentive away. The evidence that Melbourne tanked only presented during this year, hence the thorough investigation.

You should hang your head in shame for being such a fool

[King-Eliagh]

It's just all kinds of wrong the way the AFL have dealt with this. All kinds of wrong. I'm ashamed the word 'Australian' is associated with this organisation. The sports alright though.

[Xman]

It's just all kinds of wrong the way the AFL have dealt with this. All kinds of wrong. I'm ashamed the word 'Australian' is associated with this organisation. The sports alright though.

Such as? They've undertaken a lengthy investigation once evidence came to light. What more can they do?

[King-Eliagh]

I and others have already explained the 'all kinds of wrong'. Your "such as" just dont cut the mustard Xman.

Read. Consider. Think. And then post

[Xman]

I and others have already explained the 'all kinds of wrong'. Your "such as" just dont cut the mustard Xman.

Read. Consider. Think. And then post

No but I require real reasons. Not your BS

[King-Eliagh]

I and others have already explained the 'all kinds of wrong'. Your "such as" just dont cut the mustard Xman.

Read. Consider. Think. And then post

No but I require real reasons. Not your BS

Tut tut now Xman. We've backed our points of view with very similar points of view from several high profile AFL employees. Sorry, your shmozzle of an excuse doesnt cut the mustard. Even AFL fans on this site, bar that stupidly stubborn TLPG, have admitted its clear as day tanking was and continues to be a problem.

[Xman]

I and others have already explained the 'all kinds of wrong'. Your "such as" just dont cut the mustard Xman.

Read. Consider. Think. And then post

No but I require real reasons. Not your BS

Tut tut now Xman. We've backed our points of view with very similar points of view from several high profile AFL employees. Sorry, your shmozzle of an excuse doesnt cut the mustard. Even AFL fans on this site, bar that stupidly stubborn TLPG, have admitted its clear as day tanking was and continues to be a problem.

Tanking is under investigation. The incentive to tank is all but gone now anyway.

Case closed.

[King-Eliagh]

Case closed?

I think that's the opposite of what the AFL have come out with. They're saying the case is "ongoing" arent they?

Oh Xman, comon now open my poll and vote for me to switch sides

[Xman]

Case closed?

I think that's the opposite of what the AFL have come out with. They're saying the case is "ongoing" arent they?

Oh Xman, comon now open my poll and vote for me to switch sides

The case you present, that tanking continues to be a problem, is closed.

Wake up KE!