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Cam Matthews on The Friday Forum This is shocking, absolutley pathetic...Keep up the nice work guys. more
Woofwoof on Jason Akermanis sacked What a load of waffle. Any player that chooses to play AFL at the highest level has to accept the baggage that comes with ... more
Leanne on Jason Akermanis sacked Aker will always be remembered as the Greatest player but his detractors will disappear in oblivion. Some like LMatthews and ... more
John W. on Jason Akermanis sacked Jason, you are in my opinion a stand-up man. In this politicaly correct, over regulated and highly conformist society that ... more
Kellie on Not much love for Akermanis on 3AW Jason Akermanis is a legend. He spoke his mind and always took responsibility for his actions. It looks as the though the ... more
Colin on Not much love for Akermanis on 3AW After watching the Footy Show last night I would like to see Jason take advice on whether he might go the Western Bulldogs ... more
laury on David Smorgon on Sports Today i think its the worst thing the dogs could of done,robbed the fans of a great footballer he s acheived more than any other ... more
Sheli on Jason Akermanis sacked I don't think Aker assaulted anyone, has a gambling problem, has fathered an illegitimate child, or has supplied/taken ... more
Jan on David Smorgon on Sports Today Only suckers and gay people think Aker has anything wrong other than not having been able to score goals. Full stop. If he ... more
David on Jason Akermanis sacked Campbell Rose never addressed the fact that Aker alleges he was sacked for leaking Information to Sam Newman however he ... more
Brendon Harris on Jason Akermanis sacked Brian Taylor your comments about Acker have shown once again you have joined the politically correct and the footballs ... more
nik k on Jason Akermanis sacked Sorry Aka, I luv ya, but even now youâ??re still lying. Last night on the footy show you accidently admitted that you told ... more
Brian on Jason Akermanis sacked Thursday Footy show - Excellent interview - Campbell Rose never gave any proper answers to questions in fact he avoided them ... more
vincent on Jason Akermanis sacked jason akermanis you are a dog your mouth got you wher you are now and now shut up and give it footy away more
Wayne Harris on Tom Harley hits back at Akermanis I agree with Jason , as an Ex rugby Player I felt uneasy went gay players came into the shower with their Frummy behaviour ... more
Luke on David Smorgon on Sports Today Being part of a team cuts both ways, if professional players can't get over themselves to play football with someone they ... more
tyrone on Western Bulldogs statement on Aker I'm a Dees fan too, but we differ greatly in opinions. The Dogs bite is worse than their bark - Aka was a bit of a burden ... more
Josh on Jason Akermanis sacked Watch out the AFL may become the next Australian Communist Party. more
Josh on David Smorgon on Sports Today What an over politicisation of football. An absolute farce. What a shame football administration can influence who plays. It ... more
john hayden on David Smorgon on Sports Today Not impressed the way the Bulldogs handled this & I believe players are getting a bit precious. more

AFLPA unhappy with sacking

Posted by: 3AW Radio | 16 February, 2010 - 6:35 PM

AFLPA STATEMENT: The AFL Players' Association (AFLPA) is extremely disappointed at this afternoon's announcement by the St Kilda Football Club of its decision to summarily terminate the employment of Andrew Lovett.

AFLPA CEO Matthew Finnis said that the grievance procedure which has been progressing for a number of weeks between Andrew Lovett and the St Kilda Football Club should have been permitted to run its full course.

"The AFL and AFLPA have agreed to a grievance resolution procedure which seeks to resolve disputes between players and Clubs in good faith," Finnis said.

"We expect that clubs and players will respect this procedure and use their best endeavours to resolve issues between them via this system. St Kilda's decision is, in our view, inconsistent with this principle and has the potential to undermine the commitment of players to the established codes and procedures for dealing with disciplinary matters and disputes within the AFL industry."

"AFL players are employees, and AFL clubs are workplaces. Notwithstanding the nature of their work or their profiles, AFL players ought be able to rely upon basic principles of fairness and due process before being subjected to disciplinary action."

"We have serious concerns as to whether Andrew's legal rights have been respected and will further consult with his legal representatives to address this concern in coming days."

Andrew Lovett's side of the story

You've heard from the police when thye charged Andrew Lovett. You've heard from the Saints when they sacked Andrew Lovett. Now hear from the Lovett camp, as manager Alex McDonald talks about the incidents which led to his cleint's downfall.