Dutchy wrote:Doesnt get mentioned as much but how would Andrew Lovett feel after the Jarrah incident?
Lovett was found not guilty yet was kicked out of his club and the AFL and career over. Jarrah, who one could argue has been charged with something much worse, is free to train and play with his club until the court case where he may well be found guilty.
Where is the consistency from the AFL?
Firstly, Jurrah was fined $5000 by Melbourne for drinking. Jurrah has the full support of his team mates. Lovett, who had just come to the club, apparently had strict contract obligations that he broke when he came to the first pre-season training unfit, he had a history of problems at essendon and simply, had no respect at the club. At this stage, Jurrah still does. I would assume that's their reasoning.
Consistency and the AFL are not often close together.