Essendon

[MW]

Either way he was not suing the crows but whoever controls the stadium

[Corona Man]

Good question, not 100% sure. I would say the SANFL as the owners of the ground if I had to guess.

Although it was also ultimately an unsafe workplace too, I feel like this is pretty different to not knowing what you are injecting your players

No argument, my point was more in relation to sueing a footy club (if that was the case), and the fall-out thereafter.

[tigerpie]

These players suing essendon kept information secret from asada. If they had of fessed up then compensation would be a given!
Pretty sure a decent lawyer will run with the fact that they didn't disclose information at random drug testing time.
This is going to get uglier.

[Jim05]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/d ... 338741fd6d

Dyson Heppell certain to return to Essendon in 2017, potentially as captain
an hour ago
JON RALPH and GRANT BAKER Herald Sun

DYSON Heppell is certain to return to Essendon next year — potentially as the captain of a rebuilding football club.

The young star is contracted until 2020 on a lucrative deal and is hopeful a compensation claim will be resolved out of court before his November return.

But while he met his lawyer early this week to discuss compensation, those close to him rubbished reports of a $1 million legal claim.

Heppell, 24, has never been told of a potential sum in damages he might receive and above the $600,000-plus salary he will be paid by Essendon.

Essendon chief executive Xavier Campbell told the Herald Sun on Friday the compensation process was proceeding with good faith.

“Initial discussions between all parties are progressing positively and we expect this process to continue in the coming months,” Campbell said.

Not only does Heppell believe he is young enough to endure several years of rebuilding, he would be prepared to take up a leadership position.

With Jobe Watson’s return up in the air and Brendon Goddard reluctantly accepting the captaincy, Heppell shapes as the perfect 2017 captain.

Watson might still return and Goddard is enjoying his captaincy but Heppell is the clear heir apparent.

He said after signing a five-year deal in 2015: “I would love to lead this footy club.”

Heppell was the vice-captain of Essendon when the leadership group was announced in December, but banned by WADA just a month later.

Essendon has consistently said it believes it will be able to resolve compensation claims with all 34 players before they get to court.

A confidante of Heppell said on Friday: “It is unlikely this will ever get to the courtroom. That figure is 100 per cent not right.”

Heppell said recently he wanted all 12 players to return to Essendon next year.

“I want nothing more than all 12 of us to come back and experience that success we all deserve,’’ he said.

Coach John Worsfold says he understands players returning for the 2017 season might still be pushing for compensation and believes it is their right.

Soon after 34 current and former Bombers players were suspended they were advised by the AFLPA to seek independent specialist advice on compensation.

That has resulted in Essendon dealing with several law firms over the claims of different groups of players.

Heppell’s case is being managed by Chris Pollard — who will push for a settlement covering loss of income, loss of reputation and allow for any future health problems.

Slater and Gordon’s Patrick Gordon — son of the Western Bulldogs president and prominent lawyer Peter Gordon — is representing 17 of the players.

Peter Gordon on Friday told the ABC the notion that the “bigger the name, the bigger the claim” was not necessarily correct in the Essendon case.

He said players now outside the AFL system whose livelihoods had been affected by the bans could have the largest claims.

“It may be the case ... that some of those guys have had their career interrupted perhaps permanently (they) might have very, very significant claims,” he said.

Gordon said the status of Watson’s Brownlow Medal could be a major factor in his compensation claim.

“How would anyone value that? It is clearly, in my own opinion, a massive loss. How it will be valued is a really interesting question,” Gordon said

[daysofourlives]

So whats to stop Essendon giving Heppell a 10million pay out and then paying him 200k a year for the rest of his career to help with Salary Cap pressures going forwardf?

[Jim05]

So whats to stop Essendon giving Heppell a 10million pay out and then paying him 200k a year for the rest of his career to help with Salary Cap pressures going forwardf?

Can't see our insurance company being too willing to overpay and I'd imagine the AFL will have their eyes all over it.
But yes there are people out there that think what you have suggested may happen

[marbles]

Essendon beat Melbourne

Melbourne beat Collingwood

Collingwood favourites to beat Essendon wtf??

[Jim05]

Essendon beat Melbourne

Melbourne beat Collingwood

Collingwood favourites to beat Essendon wtf??

I can't back us this week with any conviction, we tend to save some of our worst performances for ANZAC Day. Far better Essendon sides have been thumped by far worse Collingwood sides on this day. I'm tipping the Pies by a couple of goals

[carey]

Essendon beat Melbourne

Melbourne beat Collingwood

Collingwood favourites to beat Essendon wtf??

I can't back us this week with any conviction, we tend to save some of our worst performances for ANZAC Day. Far better Essendon sides have been thumped by far worse Collingwood sides on this day. I'm tipping the Pies by a couple of goals

Do you think with your top ups players this will help? I'd imagine these guys would be jumping out of there skin to play. Not to mention these young lads? I can only assume once you get drafted to Essendon the first thing you'd look at was the Anzac clash...

[Jim05]

Essendon beat Melbourne

Melbourne beat Collingwood

Collingwood favourites to beat Essendon wtf??

I can't back us this week with any conviction, we tend to save some of our worst performances for ANZAC Day. Far better Essendon sides have been thumped by far worse Collingwood sides on this day. I'm tipping the Pies by a couple of goals

Do you think with your top ups players this will help? I'd imagine these guys would be jumping out of there skin to play. Not to mention these young lads? I can only assume once you get drafted to Essendon the first thing you'd look at was the Anzac clash...

We are only using 3-4 top ups so far, only 3 on the weekend. Woosha tending to back the kids in. Think we will probably see 4 max play this week

[PatowalongaPirate]

Reckon Grima might be a chance to play his first game for the Bombers on Monday.

[marbles]

Hows Grimley & McKernan going? Are they back in seniors or doing well in ressies

[Jim05]

Hows Grimley & McKernan going? Are they back in seniors or doing well in ressies

McKernan had a poor couple of games to start the season and was dropped to the Ressies. He has had a couple of good games for them and would be in the mix to come in. Grimley shows flashes but work rate just isn't up to it ATM, long shot to play this week

[Jim05]

Reckon Grima might be a chance to play his first game for the Bombers on Monday.

Was ok for the Ressies without being a standout

[The Jack]

Who would've thought at the start of the season that I'd be looking forward to watching the Bombers more on Anzac Day than the Bloods?! Not that I'm expecting an Essendon win, but certainly have more hope at the MCG than Adelaide Oval. Go figure!

[Jim05]

Travis Colyer re-signs until the end of 2019 after knocking back the chance to head home to WA.
Talk that Heppell announcement within 2 weeks aswell

[The Jack]

Well, pretty ordinary day in both leagues, as expected. Not all doom and gloom though.

[Jim05]

Can't believe people tipped us, a VFL should never ever get close to a AFL side no matter how poor they are. Happy that Woosha didn't stack the back lines and kept the kids doing important roles. The kids will learn plenty from games like this

[gadj1976]

I think that is more an indication on what Collingwood are doing.

I expected Essendon to beat us at the start of the season but we're playing quite well. I EXPECT us to win but I wouldn't be surprised to lose next week.

By the way, I can see how you beat Melbourne. They looked VERY cocky after their win against Richmond this week and I think it indicates they get ahead of themselves a bit.

[Jim05]

I think that is more an indication on what Collingwood are doing.

I expected Essendon to beat us at the start of the season but we're playing quite well. I EXPECT us to win but I wouldn't be surprised to lose next week.

By the way, I can see how you beat Melbourne. They looked VERY cocky after their win against Richmond this week and I think it indicates they get ahead of themselves a bit.

Would be very surprised if we won another game this year, it's not our main priority.
It's all about giving the kids heaps of game time and getting them ready for the future. Woosha could of clamped down on them midway through the first and turned it into a ugly shitfight similar to what Roos did last year but he kept the game open and left Parish on Sidebottom even though he was slaughtered early on. We are going to cop some big 100+ point beltings but I'd rather have that happen then to play negative boring football