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b on Attendance not worrying Demitriou Andrew Demitriou says he's not concerned Neither is the rest of the public HAHAHAHA. more
Jason on Attendance not worrying Demitriou Football has become a very soft game and is nothing like traditional VFL. A game that was once played by men as a contact ... more
Mylene on Attendance not worrying Demitriou There's an extra team in the competition and a every team gets a by. Factor that in and there's actually more people ... more
gbh on Time to punish abusive AFL fans? Grow a pair, Seb. more
Taking the Mikie on Time to punish abusive AFL fans? It is unAustralian NOT to abuse the umpire at an AFL game. But one should do so politely, caringly, without malice or foul ... more
col on Demetriou 'doesn't get it' Can we the people of the game get rid of Demetriou more
col on Time to punish abusive AFL fans? Hey Demetriou start selling good food at the footy and the behavior will change, Sell crap and you get crap more
Enoch Powell on Time to punish abusive AFL fans? In this country we are free to yell and scream if we want to, please don't try to take this right away from us, it is bad ... more
Mark on Demetriou 'doesn't get it' Adolf Demetriou should be a dictator in the Middle East.The play is very fast now and things happen in a split second. I am ... more
ian on Demetriou 'doesn't get it' Get a real job andy,you get paid more than a P/M what a joke. more
Susan on Demetriou 'doesn't get it' Join the sad fans who are mourning the death of the tackle this week and wear a black armband to your game. All games, not ... more
Chris on The tackle heard around the world The match review panel is a joke the tackle itself was within the rules of the game, whether an injury is sustained from the ... more
Ken of Euroa on The tackle heard around the world Australian Rules Football is the greatest game in the world. We have a well run competition with great stadiums and amazing ... more
brendan cohen on The tackle heard around the world That was a perfect tackle.If the AFL uphold the suspension, then the AFL should be dissolved; and all the footballers should ... more
Pedro on The tackle heard around the world WHO CARES, last week this mob were back stabbing the coach!! more
Matt - proudly Un-Australian on The tackle heard around the world "Heard around the world"...hahahaha sorry to break it to to old white bogans from 3AW but nobody around the world has heard ... more
Kelli Mcleod on The tackle heard around the world The AFL have no credibility. Inconsistent tribunal decisions, three weeks for a good tackle is a disgrace. Umpires on ... more
Steve on The tackle heard around the world If this was a North player Mitchel would not have given it air time... more
Simon on The tackle heard around the world I barrack for St. Kilda and I think that Jack Trengrove was VERY stiff with this decision. His tackle was a perfect example ... more
Harvey on North Melbourne getting left behind Congratulations, another person taking an easy pot shot at my club. I'll think you'll find that we're doing everything that ... more

Carlton bans John Elliott from the club

Posted by: By Ben Wise, 3AW Football | 30 June, 2009 - 5:27 PM

An archive photo of John Elliott and Stephen Kernahan

Carlton has taken a hard-line stance and barred controversial ex-president John Elliott for his recent claim the Blues paid ‘hush money’ to alleged victims of sexual abuse by players from the club.

Elliott has refused to elaborate publicly on his claims, which centre around a period in the early 90s, since he first chose to raise them over a week ago.

Since that time, Victoria Police has indicated it will investigate any reported offences relating to the claims, while the AFL has slammed Elliott for his apparent blasé attitude to the issue of sexual abuse of women.

In a statement released on Tuesday evening, Carlton President Stephen Kernahan made it known that 'Big Jack' was no longer a member of the Blues family.

"We all have to take responsibility for our comments and actions and everyone at Carlton; members, supporters, officials, players, coaches, past players, indeed the entire Carlton family have been insulted by John's comments," Kernahan said.

"As a result, while John harbours such opinions he will not be welcome at the club and he will not be permitted to attend any official Carlton Football Club functions."

Kernahan says the Blues have conducted an investigation into the comments Elliott made – speaking to those involved with the Blues hierarchy at the time – and found there is no basis to the allegations.

"We have noted he (Elliott) has since publicly claimed to know nothing about these alleged payments," said Kernahan.

Do you think Carlton has acted in an appropriate manner since the Elliott allegations were made public?

Are the Blues really coming?

Carlton coach Brett Ratten stuck true to his word and joined the 3AW Football panel on Saturday, despite his side's 69-point loss to Essendon coming just hours earlier. Ratten made his thoughts on John Elliott's 'hush money' claims known and refused to rule out dropping 'The Fev' after his shocker against the Bombers.

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