Talking Footy

Yeah poor form KE, even for you

Ok I can see how this may look like I am suggesting drugs were involved in this tragic incident, however this was not my intention as I did clearly state that IF there was a problem. Even so, I'll man up. It pains me to admit that Xman is right, I can see it was poor form, so apologies if there was any offence.

Back on topic. Xman and co. Tell me. Who do you think is more likely to provide proper support to players who have dabbled in or have issues with drugs. The AFL or the club?

King-Eliagh wrote:

Ok I can see how this may look like I am suggesting drugs were involved in this tragic incident, however this was not my intention as I did clearly state that IF there was a problem. Even so, I'll man up. It pains me to admit that Xman is right, I can see it was poor form, so apologies if there was any offence.

Back on topic. Xman and co. Tell me. Who do you think is more likely to provide proper support to players who have dabbled in or have issues with drugs. The AFL or the club?

The doctors assigned to their care don't you think the clubs have selfish interests? Isnt a player more likely to be honest about their issue with their treating doctor than a club who they fear will react?

A personal doctor would in fact be just as likely to be a part of the problem! Neutral doctors are needed to keep the whole slate clean otherwise it'll be whitewashed like everything else the AFL does when this subject comes up!

Striker wrote:

A personal doctor would in fact be just as likely to be a part of the problem! Neutral doctors are needed to keep the whole slate clean otherwise it'll be whitewashed like everything else the AFL does when this subject comes up!

WTF! How would a personal doctor be part of their drug problem?

The AFL ilicit drugs policy involves the club doctor and the AFL medical staff.

VFL.... druggo filth

Raiderdave wrote:

VFL.... druggo filth

NRL, pseudo policy

Raiderdave wrote:

VFL.... druggo filth

Andrew Johns the "immortal" drug addict

Xman wrote:

Striker wrote:

A personal doctor would in fact be just as likely to be a part of the problem! Neutral doctors are needed to keep the whole slate clean otherwise it'll be whitewashed like everything else the AFL does when this subject comes up!

WTF! How would a personal doctor be part of their drug problem?

The AFL ilicit drugs policy involves the club doctor and the AFL medical staff.

But NOT the personal doc! Who would be a part of the problem because they would put their patient's personal interests AHEAD of the AFL's! Get it yet?

Striker wrote:

Xman wrote:

Striker wrote:

A personal doctor would in fact be just as likely to be a part of the problem! Neutral doctors are needed to keep the whole slate clean otherwise it'll be whitewashed like everything else the AFL does when this subject comes up!

WTF! How would a personal doctor be part of their drug problem?

The AFL ilicit drugs policy involves the club doctor and the AFL medical staff.

But NOT the personal doc! Who would be a part of the problem because they would put their patient's personal interests AHEAD of the AFL's! Get it yet?

Thats what the AFL are trying to do, put the players health ahead of the clubs! That's why they have the policy. They don't just discover players who dabble in drugs and ban them so theyre off their hands. They find them, educate them, support them.

And the personal doc would tell them to get lost, he's my patient! Jesus, man, get your head out of the sand!

Striker wrote:

And the personal doc would tell them to get lost, he's my patient! Jesus, man, get your head out of the sand!

Exactly! Thats one of the important parts of the policy. The player is treated independent of the club SOO the number one priority is the players care.

And then personal doc does the wrong thing in treatment (uses drugs that SHOULDN'T BE USED) and what happens? NOTHING!!

Mess = 100 percent!

Striker wrote:

And then personal doc does the wrong thing in treatment (uses drugs that SHOULDN'T BE USED) and what happens? NOTHING!!

Mess = 100 percent!

What? The club doctor and the AFLs medical advisory are the treating doctors. Why would they use drugs that shouldn't be used? Are you confusing illicit drugs with performance enhancing?

Stewie wrote:

Raiderdave wrote:

VFL.... druggo filth

Andrew Johns the "immortal" drug addict

& I'll raise you knob gobbler
Gary Hairnet senior .... hall of famer ... drug addict ... & murderer

VFL.... wall to wall scum