Finally managed to trade the big JW in this week and look what happens! Is this a good idea? - does anyone have the inside on whats going to happen to him this season and who can take his place?
From what I have heard ASADA will be investigating until August, so any bans won't be until then. Even if he is banned I'm sure there will be an appeal, which should let him see out the season (like Contador was able to still ride in TDF a couple years ago while he was appealing his positive drug test).
Yeah i agree that he'll see the season out. The true test is to see his resolve over the coming months.
If he were to get suspended before the end of the season, you would assume it will be more than just him. I've been wondering if CD have any contingencies in place for a mass exodus of players? With $50k on the line, it wouldn't be hard to imagine top teams having Goddard, Heppell, Hibberd and Watson, possibly even Ryder. What would happen if suddenly you have 4-5 outs in a week from the one club? Can anybody think of any precedent in other codes for something like this?
Midge001 wrote: If he were to get suspended before the end of the season, you would assume it will be more than just him. I've been wondering if CD have any contingencies in place for a mass exodus of players? With $50k on the line, it wouldn't be hard to imagine top teams having Goddard, Heppell, Hibberd and Watson, possibly even Ryder. What would happen if suddenly you have 4-5 outs in a week from the one club? Can anybody think of any precedent in other codes for something like this? goddard will be fine ! if there was 'mass suspensions' (which I dont think will happen by round 23 IF AT ALL) there wouldnt be anything done by CD, given that coaches who have deliberately avoided Essendon players would be disadvanataged not really any different to freo, stk and the hawks 'mass restings' in previous years
In terms of JOBES injury sounds like Dons are making noises about a possible Round 19 comeback. Can't see why they would rush him of course. My Dad's team is starting to run low on trades (5 remaning) and had to keep Jobe to cover Enright and Buddy induced donuts at the weekend. He was going to trade Watson this week (1up/1down), but is considering holdingfor a few weeksand trading him out in round 20if he isnt back by then, or iun Round 19 if he isnt back andDad needs a SC league win to sneak into the top 4 ?? What are peoples thoughts assuming they areSTILL holding Watson ??