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I'm not rushing to judgement about the allegations. My concern is that, once again, the AFL is failing to investigate thoroughly. This is not an independent process. Pure and simple. As always, the AFL has opted for a process they can control, so as to minimise damage to "the brand".
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Whilst none of the players have been named, it's not hard to work out who they are.
I imagine a player hooked on meth who stole to feed his addiction may have required intervention in his life that might have been more extreme than what would be considered normal, regardless of race
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Perhaps, but that intervention could never legitimately include forcing his girlfriend to have an abortion, nor could it include instructing him to leave a relationship against his will. Drug use and criminal behaviour have no relevance to such personal matters.Whilst none of the players have been named, it's not hard to work out who they are.
I imagine a player hooked on meth who stole to feed his addiction may have required intervention in his life that might have been more extreme than what would be considered normal, regardless of race
No doubt further details will come out once the respondents have their sayComment
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This is a reach....and speculation is always risky.Whilst none of the players have been named, it's not hard to work out who they are.
I imagine a player hooked on meth who stole to feed his addiction may have required intervention in his life that might have been more extreme than what would be considered normal, regardless of race
No doubt further details will come out once the respondents have their sayComment
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The story is dated November 10th, 2022 - but it's written like it was 2015.Whilst none of the players have been named, it's not hard to work out who they are.
I imagine a player hooked on meth who stole to feed his addiction may have required intervention in his life that might have been more extreme than what would be considered normal, regardless of race
No doubt further details will come out once the respondents have their say
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I don't think it's much of a reach.
However if we want to speculate, do we think the AFL has leaked the name and encouraged media to republish this old news as payback for the familydecliningto participatein the investigation andinstead critiquingits alleged shortcomings?
While I'm well aware the AFL haven't been formally advised who the players involved are, I'd be surprised if they haven't figured it out.
Also agree that however well intentioned the alleged interventions may have been they were still wrong.
My view is that a lot of the problems with the whole investigation and review relate to the desire by some (not the affected players and their families, mind) to punish the "culprits". I think it would be much better for all involved to simply review these episodes as a learning experience and educational tool, not to punish. That way it wouldn't all have to be adversarial, leading to defensive postures and a battle of proof. If the players or family members want redress or compensation, let them go to the courts.
The problem is that the AFL can't be seen to be doing nothing if it appears that the complaints are true. But personally I think that doing nothing except learning and trying to ensure nothing similar happens again would be the best thing the AFL could do. Incidentally, I don't entirely blame the AFL for this.All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated, and well supported in logic and argument than others. -Douglas Adams, author (11 Mar 1952-2001)
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I actually think the original article was great journalism regarding an absolutely newsworthy matter.....and remember, both Clarkson and Fagen were given plenty of time to respond to it, which would have made it seem less 'unfair'....but they chose not to respond and that's on them, not the ABC.Comment
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What I am saying is you can't have a judgement without both sides and if the Indigenous people do not participate then there is no chance of that. Secondly, the AFL lawyers should get the @@@@ out of this process if it is going to be independent. But they have not. Everything has to be reviewed by them before they either allow or reject evidence. That is crap. Where is the independence there?
The other thing is the terms of reference make it unsafe for the people making the claims. They have no protections in place. Only for the respondents, Clarko & Co. The lawyers for the girl who was allegedly forced to abort were very strong in their arguments that the Process is totally unfair and unsafe. They also tore stripes off the AFL for calling it an independent inquiry when the AFL has total control of the process.
If they want an independent inquiry why not let an independent tribunal run the process not an AFL appointed tribunal
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