Michael Talia arrested and charged with possession of a prohibited substance

[i'm-uninformed2]

Yup, I have way too much self respect to be seen in the Sheaf.

Comedy gold

[crackedactor]

If he had a small quantity for his personal use, Police would not have arrested him. The fact that they have, tells me it was more than just personal use!!

[PeterGoulden17]

Really disappointed by this. Thought Talia was a great pick up and was looking forward to see if he'd slot back into the side in the back half of the year.


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[stevoswan]

Double Bay, hey?

So, he's down at the Golden Sheaf on a Saturday night, having a few drinks, chasing a lady or two. And decides when it gets to bedroom time, they might want a little extra buzz in their loving so he makes a small purchase.

We've all been there.

I haven't! He's a silly boy......who shows a lack of focus on our clubs core values. Future as a Swan now in doubt. Pity.

[barry]

This season is unraveling like last season.

[Plugger46]

Doing what 24yos do sadly. It's rife. He was clearly dumb enough to get caught.

[Untamed Snark]

Very very disappointing

[0918330512]

On afl.com.au

"It will be alleged they saw two men enter an alcove in a laneway. A subsequent search of the pair found a small plastic bag, alleged to hold cocaine."

"A 23-year-old was issued with a field court attendance notice for the possession of a prohibited drug."

[i'm-uninformed2]

On afl.com.au

"It will be alleged they saw two men enter an alcove in a laneway. A subsequent search of the pair found a small plastic bag, alleged to hold cocaine."

"A 23-year-old was issued with a field court attendance notice for the possession of a prohibited drug."

So it's not like he was pill popping or something serious.

Anyhoo, check out the photos on the bar's website. Total bordello feel. The booths for hire must have seen a bit of action in their time.

http://www.casablancasydney.com/

[jono2707]

Silly boy - can't see how he'll be kept on by the club now given our high moral standards around such things.

[stellation]

If he had a small quantity for his personal use, Police would not have arrested him. The fact that they have, tells me it was more than just personal use!!

That's not correct, Police will arrest for small quantities. The amount classified as "not just for personal use" is surprisingly low and there's not a lot that can be read into it.

[monopoly19]

I was so worried when I saw the headline on SMH...but thank god it's only Talia. Wouldn't even notice if he never played for us again.

[Industrial Fan]

Minor detail, but does it count as a strike if the player is just caught with the substance rather than use it?

Lucky he debuted to avoid the Lovett award..

[stellation]

Minor detail, but does it count as a strike if the player is just caught with the substance rather than use it?

Lucky he debuted to avoid the Lovett award..

If they're found to be in possession the AFL can take it as an adverse finding, similar to refusing a test.

[Mug Punter]

I was so worried when I saw the headline on SMH...but thank god it's only Talia. Wouldn't even notice if he never played for us again.

Part of me has an issue with the whole drug testing for recreational drugs but I still find it staggeringly stupid on talia's behalf. You're 24 and on $300-400k a year and all you need to do is not take illegal drugs, geez you wouldn't think it's a hard decision

I suspect we will rip up his contract if we can legally and tip his salary into the bucket for good KPD. If Tom does leave then money will not be an issue and even if he stays then we may be OK.

We were facing some brutally difficult decisions re list management at season end anyway with the unexpected development of our rookie list. All this does is make the decision easier.