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Then the code should ban the use of any form of supplements,to avoid any chance of untoward behaviour.
I'd have absolutely no problem with that, I dont want cheats in sport.
Then the code should ban the use of any form of supplements,to avoid any chance of untoward behaviour.
So the NBN is relevant to this debate, you are political point scoring and I would much prefer to focus on the sport, if their are drug cheats in Australian sport than I want them gone.
ASADA is not independent. Simple as that.
Do we need an independent body for this? That is a different discussion. I'd say no, any body will be reliant on funding or "donations" from somewhere. Better to be up front about it. Just give ASADA clear guidelines on what it is there for. Investigating rumours should not be on ASADA's agenda at all. Conduct tests within Australia, report results. That's it.
If money is available on the NBN ,of such magnitude,then a a miniscule percentage of that figure should be available for things such as sports' testing and such a body as ASADA.
The money issue is relevant to the debate,unlesswe are another planet.
Lundy was able to spend a decent sum of money on I believe a collingwood facility via a grant.The wealthiest club in the land.
We at least agree on removing drug cheats.We disagree on the way it has been handled.
If it is political point scoring ,then I am aligned with some members of the ALP in parliament who have castigated Lundy and the handling of the issue
If money is available on the NBN ,of such magnitude,then a a miniscule percentage of that figure should be available for things such as sports' testing and such a body as ASADA.
The money issue is relevant to the debate,unlesswe are another planet.
Lundy was able to spend a decent sum of money on I believe a collingwood facility via a grant.The wealthiest club in the land.
We at least agree on removing drug cheats.We disagree on the way it has been handled.
If it is political point scoring ,then I am aligned with some members of the ALP in parliament who have castigated Lundy and the handling of the issue
If money is available on the NBN ,of such magnitude,then a a miniscule percentage of that figure should be available for things such as sports' testing and such a body as ASADA.
The money issue is relevant to the debate,unlesswe are another planet.
Lundy was able to spend a decent sum of money on I believe a collingwood facility via a grant.The wealthiest club in the land.
We at least agree on removing drug cheats.We disagree on the way it has been handled.
If it is political point scoring ,then I am aligned with some members of the ALP in parliament who have castigated Lundy and the handling of the issue
There are plenty of NRL officials who are tipping that ASADA is timing its announcement of players being stood down to coincide with the State of Origin series. This whole thing has been a media production so it would not shock.
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...ut-up-gazelle-tells-asada-20130413-2hsck.html
that would have been Labor's plan since day one
and Labor have been avoiding Essendon ike the plague http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2013/04/13/Bombers_AFL_players_yet_to_face_ASADA_863349.html
Maybe the 'announcement in Origin week' is just a media construct, as it will be they who would benefit most from any negative development.
It will be their prime opportunity to sling mud at any rate.
Sorry El D just a point of order that article about ASADA not interviewing Essendon, which is a joke by the way, doesn't mention anything about the ALP??
The non interview is stunning however. Its like me having a press conference announcing that "I might have killed someone" and the police saying that's cool, we will interview you in a couple of months once you sort your shit out.
To me it's clear evidence that the AFL did a deal with them "I.e it's all good we will handle it in house"
On a side note Danny Weilder's article is a sickening suck up job "he is a man of honor" FMD
No the NBN issue is not relevant to this conversation, you are argueing it as a point because being anti labour you view it as a bad idea based on your political beliefs. To be honest I agree that the NBN money could be better spent but i'd be sending that funding to education and health not sport, but im not hear to debate politics, im here to discuss the drugs in sport issue.
There is obviously some issues with drug use in sport in Australia and that needs to be fixed.
In regards to the non interviews, they are doing the same to them (AFL) as to the NRL. Making them wait and hope they self implode. It is starting to work. It has gone from cursory reporting to front pages in Melbourne, starting with the coach James Hird. It is being talked about now by people in the street. Media now latching on to it and it is a pleasure to see.
Best few days I have spent for work in Melbourne in like...forever!
NBN is not a luxury it is a essential for the future of the country, copper wire? ffs!
but back on point the Govt spends many many billions every year, if they consider a clean sporting set up important for Australia they have an obligation to fund the means to ensure that.