Demons dodge draft ban

Former Melbourne coach Dean Bailey. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun

MELBOURNE looks set to dodge serious charges and any draft penalties from the AFL despite an exhaustive seven-month investigation into tanking claims.

The Demons expect to be handed official penalties early next week that will see a heavy fine and sanctions for some officials, but no draft picks stripped from Mark Neeld's side.

Melbourne has been extremely confident for several months that the draft picks would remain intact and chief executive Cameron Schwab would not be charged.

Insiders said yesterday that Schwab was hardly mentioned in the 1000-page dossier which detailed allegations over a stretch of games from late in 2009.

But while a negotiated settlement still looks a likely outcome, Melbourne sources were defiant last night about accepting penalties.

The club was adamant it would not be bullied, and was determined to protect employees ''both past and present''.

Despite speculation the Demons could accept a fines of several hundred thousand dollars and a short ban, possibly suspended, against former coach Dean Bailey, no agreement has been made.

Chris Connolly also faces a likely ban from the football department, but he has worked away from football in a marketing role for 18 months.

While a heavy fine is likely, Melbourne is handed money from the AFL's disequalisation strategy so would have the league effectively funding their fine.

Bailey has consistently maintained he did nothing wrong, with Connolly is known to believe only four staffers confirmed of his throw-away line about not trying to win in the club's Junction Oval meeting room.

The possibility of a negotiated settlement has grown in recent weeks with the Demons in regular contact with the AFL about the tanking investigation.

The Demons had a arsenal of lawyers led by QC Ray Finklestein ready to unleash on the AFL if they were charged with attempting to lose games.

A Melbourne spokesman said last night the Demons were yet to receive an official set of charges or penalties from the AFL's acting football operations manager Gillon McLachlan.

Melbourne has been told by top legal experts is has an extremely strong legal case, which includes significant doubts about the manner in which interviews were conducted and whether they would stand up in a court of law.

The AFL's burden of proof falls on the club to prove its innocence, while in a court of law Melbourne believes it would be certain to win.

Former Melbourne star David Schwarz yesterday told the Herald Sun a negotiated settlement would save the league from significant fallout.

"This is such a hard decision for the AFL. This would have gone to court. Melbourne doesn't have to pay for legal representatives, because it has more lawyers than supporters.

"This looks like the sensible thing. They are acknowledging there is probably smoke, but not enough proof there was fire. Let it be a lesson to all of us that the rules put in place weren't conducive to sides finishing as high as high as they could. The AFL incentivised mediocrity, and history says we can't go back there.

"Deep down we all felt there were several clubs over eight years that didn't try 100 per cent 100 per cent of the time. The players tried, but I am glad this has come out, so it's not just an untold story hidden under the carpet.

"The AFL would realise if they penalised Melbourne hard they would have to go after other sides, and they don't have the resources or energy to do that."

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Hirdy shirty as pressure shows

Bombers coach James Hird with club doctor Bruce Reid last night. Source: Getty Images

THE pressure on James Hird was plain to see last night as the besieged Essendon coach abruptly cut short a television interview when gently questioned about the drug investigation enveloping the club.

In a bizarre backdrop to the Bombers' opening NAB Cup games against Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs, Hird told Fox Footy's AFL 360 he only wanted to talk about the game.

"We are very excited about playing a game of football," he said.

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When asked what toll the investigation had taken on him, Hird replied: "Lets talk about that later. We will talk about the game and where we are going with the game with the Bulldogs and Collingwood tonight."

The Herald Sun's Mark Robinson, who co-hosts the program with Gerard Whateley, then said: "Can I ask you one question and one question only - I think a lot of Essendon fans out there want to know, a lot of senior media people have discussed your future, a lot of Essendon fans have been sitting around dinner tables thinking, `what is James Hird going to do?' Do you think you are the right person to be coaching this Football club?'

"If I didn't, Mark, I wouldn't be standing here right now," Hird replied.

"We have a game to play and we will move on with that."

Robinson: "Have you been annoyed by this talk?"

Hird: "We have got a game to play. What do you think? It's not pleasant, we don't want to be here, but we are and we will move on with the game."

And with that he walked off camera.

Hird's spirits would have lifted soon after, however, as Essendon defeated the Western Bulldogs by 26 points in the first game 1.5.6 (45) to the Bulldogs' 1.1.4 (19).

Brendon Goddard had plenty of the ball in his first game in red and black; Kyle Hardingham and Shaun Higgins kicked the only two super goals and a host of young players put their hand up for senior selection for both sides.
 

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Finally it's back to the game

Essendon star Brendon Goddard celebrates after kicking his first goal for the Bombers. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun

THE theme of this year's NAB Cup is "Where It All Begins''.

But the off-season controversies made Friday night's first official skirmish of 2013 more a case of "Where We Can All Get Some Welcome Relief'' and lose ourselves in footy for a couple of hours.

Essendon fans might be none the wiser after hours of watching and reading and listening about their summer scandal, but will feel they gained a few clues about their team after seeing them on Etihad Stadium for two 40-minute spells.

There were some insights for Collingwood and Bulldogs fans, too.

So here are a few things we learned when the football finally began:

Essendon could well have one of the most potent forward lines in the league, with Tom Bellchambers and David Hille alternating between ruck and the deep forward post, and Paddy Ryder, Michael Hurley and Stewart Crameri the marking targets who are dangerous pushing up the field.

Gun recruit Brendon Goddard started in the centre square before drifting behind play, marshalling play across half back.

Developing Collingwood ruckman Jarrod Witts is holding his own against young Bulldog Tom Campbell. Picture: Salpigtidis George Source: Herald Sun

But he also crept forward, where his sure hands and penetrating kick posed a threat. The Dons' best young player, Dyson Heppell, looks ready to spend more time influencing play as an atacking midfielder. lw0

While its best old player, Dustin Fletcher -- the man whose lanky body shape has barely changed in 21 years of senior football -- looks like he can again control play in the back half.

Collingwood often seemed to lack urgency on the night, but managed to come away with two wins.

The second of those came when Travis Cloke goaled after being awarded a controversial free kick in the dying seconds, followed by Dons rookie Luke Davis failing to snatch back victory with a post-siren shot from 55 metres.

There were enough encouraging signs to suggest the Pies have found ways to improve a team that has had four consecutive top-four finishes.

Essendon recruit Nick Kommer is mobbed by teammates after kicking a goal just before the final siren. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun

Siilky wingman Clinton Young again showed he is the sort of player who can create havoc in a team of quality midfielders.

Jarrod Witts adds depth to the Pies ruck stocks. Brent Macaffer and Jamie Elliott will put pressure on the likes of Alan Didak, Steele Sidebottom and Alex Fasolo. Inside midfielder Kyle Martin made an impressive debut.

Quinten Lynch looks capable of playing the role for which he was recruited, and Jordan Russell can be a handy utility with underestimated pace.

Earlier the Bulldogs showed that they unquestionably have grit, character and a willingness to work. But doubts will again remain about whether there is enough class to lift them from the ranks of the also-rans.

Robert Murphy was returned to a forward role with success, while Nick Lower looks to be another prolific ball-winner who will catch the eye of SuperCoach fanatics. Strong-bodied Jack Redpath showed glimpses on debut, and Jason Johanissen looks a likely type.

But for the Dogs to climb up the ladder, they need more from the likes of Ayce Cordy and Jarrad Grant.

WARWICK GREEN'S BEST

ESS - Goddard, Carlisle, Fletcher, Heppell, Lovett-Murray.
WB - Lower, Cooney, Boyd, Murphy, Johannisen.

COLL - Swan, Young, Martin, Blair, Cloke, Shaw.
WB - Griffin, Giansiracusa, Liberatore, Jong.

COLL - Beams, Pendlebury, Russell, Cloke, Johnson.
ESS - Heppell, Goddard, Jetta, Baguley, Dempsey.

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AFL players busted with bikies

The Herald Sun has been told Australian Federal Police agents have referred intelligence about AFL players to Victoria Police. Picture: Grant Nowell Source: The Advertiser

AFL players have been caught on telephone taps talking with underworld figures, including bikies involved in drug dealing.

The outlaw motorcycle club members, some of whom constantly travel to Asian nations that produce steroids and peptides, have been distributing performance-enhancing drugs in Australia.

It's believed most sales are through gyms.

The Herald Sun has been told Australian Federal Police agents have referred intelligence about AFL players to Victoria Police.

Players have appeared on the radar of the nation's peak law enforcement body over many years. Some are household names and have come to notice when found to be linked to criminals under investigation for dealing in illegal non-performance-enhancing drugs.

Most of the intelligence pre-dates the Australian Crime Commission's year-long investigation into drugs in sport. The release of its findings last week generated unprecedented debate about the nature and extent of the problem.

Australia's elite junior cricketers also have been identified as being at risk of corruption. Sources say young players could be groomed by international bookies who offer gratuities to drag them into their networks to be exploited later.

It is believed a group of bookies was planning to fly to Australia this summer to try to infiltrate elite cricketers aged 15-19.

Cricket Australia spokesman Peter Young said it had no evidence of the practice within Australia.

Mr Young said the head of CA's anti-corruption unit, Sean Carroll, was aware of grooming practices abroad.

"We are aware of the risk of this happening because it has happened in other sports overseas," Mr Young said. "We do educate junior cricketers on the risks."

At last year's ICC under-19 World Cup in northern Queensland, players received anti-corruption training and matches were overseen by an anti-corruption official.

Players were also banned from carrying mobile phones at matches - a compulsory restriction for senior elite cricketers.

State Sports Minister Hugh Delahunty said match-fixing was "probably the biggest concern" in sport, but he'd be shocked if junior cricketers had been targets.

"I'd be surprised if it gets down to that level, because you've got to have a betting field and it's usually on the major sports that they do that," he said.

Mr Delahunty said it was also a step too far to test TAC Cup footballers for drugs in a bid to stamp out the problem at junior level.

- with Mark Buttler and Peter Rolfe

anthony.dowsley@news.com.au

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Hardwick hits Martin rumours

Richmond's Dustin Martin at pre-season training. Picture: Stuart Walmsley. Source: Herald Sun

RICHMOND coach Damien Hardwick has rubbished a torrent of rumours concerning star midfielder Dustin Martin, denying his off-field behaviour had drawn the interest of police.

The Tigers coach used the vehicle of an intra-club match at Punt Road to finally scotch the speculation, which had reached fever pitch after circulating for months.

Social media speculation had Martin variously under surveillance from police, about to be sacked by Richmond, and being investigated by the Australian Crime Commission.None of those are true, with Richmond thrilled about Martin's training form after worries about his behaviour and circle of friends during the off-season.

"He's fine. He's a resilient individual but all we can deal in is the facts," Hardwick said.

"He's training very, very well. We're pleased with the way that he's going.

"It's disappointing - social media, it's un-Australian.

"It's just whingeing, whining. I can't stand it."

Martin's challenge is to build an elite tank given second-half fade-outs last season, but reports from within Richmond are that he has dedicated his pre-season to doing just that.

"You've only got to look at his form versus the All-Stars last week," Hardwick said.

"His disposals probably weren't to the level that we expect but he's one our better players.

"He's training very, very well and he's going to be a very, very good player for us this year."

Richmond tuned up for next week's NAB Cup opener with a 'probables' versus 'possibles' contest in which plenty of new faces and established stars shone.

Jack Riewoldt, Trent Cotchin, Ivan Maric and Reece Conca were all strong, while ex-Melbourne forward Ricky Petterd was excellent as a running defender.

Forward Ty Vickery marked strongly, while Richmond later cleared Matt White of any serious injury after he limped off with a minor ankle problem.

Richmond hopes ex-Port Adelaide defender Troy Chaplin will play in the second or third week of the NAB Cup, as will former Essendon defender Sam Lonergan.

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Little incentive for Dons to win

Essendon coach James Hird will be looking to keep his charges fresh during the NAB Cup. Picture: Getty Source: Getty Images

AS IF they didn't have enough to worry about, the Bombers today start a pre-season competition that gives the team an incentive to dodge the NAB Cup final.

Essendon starts its preparation for a home-and-away season that it has no guarantee of completing - but is not helped by a quirk of the schedule, which also affects Adelaide, West Coast and Fremantle.

The Dons will be forced to play the NAB Cup final, if they qualify for the pre-season play-off, despite taking on Adelaide in the season opener a week later.

The Bombers have been pitted against Adelaide in an unusual start to the AFL season on March 22, which means for them there is no longer a weekend between the Cup final and the AFL season opener.

There is considerable incentive for them to avoid the NAB Cup final in order to freshen players with a week's break before Round 1 - especially as underdone players could play VFL on the weekend of that final.

Essendon and Adelaide kick off Round 1 on March 22. Fremantle and West Coast play the next day, with the remaining seven games of Round 1 being played the following weekend.

Those four teams have been told if they do not qualify for the NAB Cup final, they will not have to play a regional challenge match like the other teams who miss the final. Essendon has consulted the AFL about the fixture quirk but has given assurances that it will give its best effort.

The AFL has not yet released a fixture of regional challenge games for the weekend of the NAB Cup, but will do so for clubs that want a game against an AFL rival on that weekend.

AFL spokesman Patrick Keane yesterday said Essendon would still have plenty of rest during the NAB Cup and early weeks of the competition. "(Those four clubs) will get a week off the following week (after their Round 1 game)," Keane said.

"Depending on the sides who don't play until the second week of Round 1 and what they are wanting to do (if they miss the NAB Cup final), we will work out (games) for them through the course of the NAB Cup."

Sides are accustomed to a four-week NAB Cup campaign, a fortnight's rest for players to recover, then the start of the season proper.

The NAB Cup final is scheduled for Friday, March 15 or Saturday 16, though, presumably, if Essendon or Adelaide qualified it would be on Friday to give them a seven-day break.

As the AFL grapples with Melbourne's tanking probe and integrity issues, it would be far from ideal for any of those four sides to play a half-strength grand final side to keep players fresh for Round 1.

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Code red at Windy Hill

Former Essendon staffer Stephen Dank said that the players had intravenous injections, not drips or infusions when he appeared on the ABC's 7.30 program. Picture: Channel 2 Source: The Daily Telegraph

Macca Sport cartoon for Herald Sun 15/02/2013T Drip Picture: Mcarthur David Source: Herald Sun

ESSENDON seems certain to be found guilty of a breach of the AFL Anti-Doping Code if even one player admits being given legal intravenous infusions at Windy Hill.

Whether those infusions carried legal drugs or banned peptides, it is the manner in which they entered they body that would breach the AFL's code.

The AFL's code makes it clear intravenous infusions are "prohibited except for those legitimately received in the course of hospital admissions or clinical investigations".

Those breaches of the code - "prohibited methods" - are viewed as just as serious as using "prohibited substances", and attract a two-year ban.

It is alleged Essendon players were taken over the road from Windy Hill to a Botox clinic and given intravenous drips.

In his 7.30 TV interview this week, former Essendon staffer Stephen Dank said that the players had intravenous injections, not drips or infusions.

Injections are allowed if the volume of the syringe used is less than 50ml and the substance is legal.

"Oh, look they had intravenous injections for vitamin B and vitamin C, which are quite compliant with the WADA code," Dank said of Essendon's players.

But ASADA will investigate whether players were also given infusions, the use of which has been illegal since 2005 under the WADA code.

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The AFL's Anti-Doping Code refers to the intravenous infusions in the Chemical and Physical Manipulation section.

WADA's own documentation explains the ban on intravenous infusions since 2005, saying athletes can use drips to take steroids.

"IV infusion could provide a potential route for the administration of infused substances," it states.

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WADA's medical information supporting its ban on intravenous drips makes it clear that medical uses for intravenous drips must be "associated with medical emergencies and in-patient care".

One legal expert yesterday said on the condition of anonymity: "It is prohibited to have intravenous infusions. The allegation is they had them all year. It doesn't matter if it's water, or saline, or (steroids), the method being used is the issue."

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Former ASADA boss Richard Ings told the Herald Sun yesterday Essendon could not justify intravenous injections as necessary for medical purposes, because prior approval was needed.

"Any athlete or player or trainer who needs to use a banned substance or banned method must get pre-approval from the Australian Sports Medical Advisory Committee before their treatment, and there is no retrospectivity," he said.

Essendon players training at Windy Hill in 2012. Picture: Colleen Petch Source: Herald Sun

While the ASADA and AFL investigation into Essendon and biomechanist Dank could take months, there is some hope for Essendon.

Ings yesterday expressed doubt about the potential for blood from Essendon players to be flown across the world for tests on peptides. And the Australian Crime Commission conceded on Thursday it did not collect any information from wire taps about doping in sport during its 12-month investigation.

It means Dank was not caught in any incriminating evidence during phone conversations, and the players are unlikely to be found taking PEDs through blood tests.

Dank and Essendon continue to deny that any performance-enhancing drugs were used.

Essendon players could hope to use the AFL's own Anti-Doping Code to argue for a full discount, or "elimination" of their potential penalty. The AFL's code, which closely mirrors the WADA code, has a clause that provides for no penalty if the player can prove they bore "no fault" for drugs entering their system.

Both codes state the case must be "truly exceptional", but the AFL's rule 14.4 states the period of ineligibility can be eliminated if an individual "bears no fault of negligence for the violation".

The clause is inserted for players who have their samples sabotaged.

AFL deputy chief executive Gillon McLachlan said last night the league has made contingency plans for a 17-team competition this year should Essendon be unable to compete.

Essendon legend James Hird can see change for the better on the horizon. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun

"I think it is our responsibility to canvass and plan for every scenario," McLachlan said on Channel Nine.

"There is a technical scenario where, if every allegation was true and you took out and interpretation of the code and you took a certain set of timings then that could be true, so you have to plan for that."

But speaking on Channel Seven league boss Andrew Demetriou stated his confidence that Essendon would play out the 2013 season uninterrupted.

At this stage we've got nothing that indicates otherwise," Demetriou said.

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Chided Pies raise game

Collingwood's Alan Toovey (left) and Ben Reid sprint during a training session ahead of tonight's NAB Cup opener against Essendon and the Western Bulldogs. Source: Getty Images

COLLINGWOOD defender Ben Reid says the influence of Leading Teams co-founder Ray McLean has helped lift the professionalism of the players.

The club called on McLean after becoming concerned player standards had dropped from their 2010 premiership season.

Football manager Geoff Walsh's blunt criticism of the club's culture, during the trade period, made everyone sit up and take notice.

Reid said before tonight's NAB Cup opener against Essendon and the Western Bulldogs the message had been heard and acted upon.

"We want to go out and win every game possible, but at the same time we want to work on the stuff we have been doing over summer and implement that," he said.

"We will try to turn that into good form.

"We have had Leading Teams in and it's been really good.

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 "More so it's just every player taking new responsibility and taking hold of some sort of leadership, whether you are in your first year or your 10th year, and just about being that ultimate professional and getting the best out of yourself and your teammates.

"That's all it is, just improving that 1 or 2 per cent in everything we do.

"We did finish in a preliminary final, so we still had a good year, but at the same time we can't sit still these days.

"We have definitely tried to improve our game over summer in every single session we have had."

Walsh's demand was based on the little things that added up to make Collingwood such a masterful unit.

"What I do know is our discipline, our attitude, if that's linked to culture it is something we would feel needs to improve," Walsh said in October.

"Are we going to be a flash in the pan, or do we dig in and give some sort of credence to the talent on the list by virtue of performance? We are hell-bent on returning this team to a premiership."

Part of that change is tinkering with the style of play, although coach Nathan Buckley yesterday denied there had been a major tactical overhaul.

"It's not massive, I wouldn't say," Reid said.

"We have tinkered with things, but the way the game is going with the press, you have to get the ball moving quickly or you get stuck and held up in your back half.

"Each team is trying to get the ball moving to keep it in your forward half and trap it in there."

Reid played on his brother Sam briefly in the losing preliminary final against Sydney, and the key forward went on to help the Swans win the flag.

"I went to the Grand Final and sat with Mum and Dad and Heater (Heath Shaw) and the Shaw family," Reid said.

"It was a good day and I was happy for Sam to get a medal around his neck.

"I went away with him for about a month at the end of the season, to Mexico and LA for a couple of days and then Sydney, but we didn't talk too much about footy."

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Demetriou to bring integrity to AFL

Andrew Demetriou, AFL chief executive officer. Picture: Scott Chris Source: Herald Sun

THE AFL wants its 18 clubs to employ full-time integrity officers to guard against the infiltration of drugs and organised crime.

THE AFL wants its 18 clubs to employ full-time integrity officers to guard against the infiltration of drugs and organised crime.

League chief executive Andrew Demetriou revealed the drastic proposal last night as he insisted the AFL did not have a serious problem with performance-enhancing drugs.

"To the best of our knowledge . . . it's a very clean game," he said.

Demetriou said he believed Essendon, the subject of a probe by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority with the potential to have players banned, would play out the season.

But deputy chief executive Gillon McLachlan said the league had made contingency plans for a 17-team competition this year.

"I think it is our responsibility to canvass and plan for every scenario," McLachlan said on Channel 9.

The "club cops" move would come on top of an already announced AFL commitment to bolster its integrity unit with more investigators and whistleblower protection.

Demetriou told Channel 7 last night it was "very, very important that every club think about having a full-time integrity officer".

"If you can put someone in place that can help you minimise that risk and report up to your board, then that's far, far more important than investing in another coach, for example, because one poor decision at a football club can have dire consequences," Demetriou said.

He said AFL medical officers were working with clubs to make sure each player's supplements were approved by team doctors.

Demetriou said integrity reforms, prompted by last week's Australian Crime Commission report into sport, would be further debated at an AFL Commission meeting on Monday.

He defended the number of drug tests conducted for the league -- about 1100 performance-enhancing and about 1500 illicit on most recent official statements.

"We spend $850,000 on our drug testing and we don't actually do the tests, we outsource our tests to ASADA," he said.

"We sit down with ASADA every year and we say to ASADA please tell us how many tests we need to conduct for the amount of players we've got. We do a significant amount of testing . . . we've had four years of collecting blood and blood profiling and we'll be the first sport to introduce the blood passport . . . in this country."

Richmond midfielder Daniel Jackson said he had never been aware of performance-enhancing drugs in the game.

"I think the issue here for AFL players is that there are tests done, there have been for however many years, and they've never come back with a positive," he said.

"To come out now with all the speculation because one report says there is a chance that it's across Australia I think is a little bit unfair."

AFL legend Leigh Matthews told Channel 7 he would not have felt comfortable dobbing in a teammate on suspicion of doping.

"The ability to dob in anonymously, people might take more advantage of that because it's removing you, I guess, from the personal angst of dobbing in a teammate," he said. 

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Scandal takes huge toll on Evans

Pressure: A considerably lighter Essendon chairman David Evans arrives before a meeting between Essendon staff, players and families at Windy Hill this week. Source: Getty Images

ESSENDON legend Tim Watson says the performance enhancing drugs saga has taken an enormous personal toll on David Evans, suggesting the Bombers chairman has lost "eight or nine kilos" in the past week.

As the father of club captain, Jobe, a former club great and media commentator, Watson said his emotions have changed wildly throughout the past 10 days.

"My emotions have drifted between anger, and that would be a right emotion, to now I'm actually feeling sad for the people that are in there," Watson said.

"I've got a better understanding of what has transpired and there are a lot of reputations at stake here.

"I'm not feeling angry anymore, I'm feeling heartened by the way Essendon have gone about this, I think it's the right way to go about it and I'm also encouraged by, when we sat down as parents the other night and listened to what David had to say, the fact that the No.1 priority for him was the players.

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"There was no spin with anything he had to say about where they're at at the moment, there was nothing about the branding of the Essendon footy club or the commercial realities of what may or may not transpire down the track, it was all about the players."

Watson said on Channel Seven he felt for Evans in particular.

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"I think there's been an enormous toll (on individuals) as a result of what has taken place over the last week or so," he said.

"I saw David Evans, our chairman, on Monday night when he addressed the parents and I think David has lost about eight or nine kilos in the past week alone. He's taken leave from his business, he's working full time on clearing the names of all the players at Essendon."

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