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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
Jason Akermanis sacked
ABOVE: How the drama of Jason Akermanis' sacking unfolded on 3AW Radio today.
REPORT: The Western Bulldogs have terminated Jason Akermanis's contract just six weeks before the end of the home-and-away season and with a finals campaign awaiting the club.
President David Smorgon said it had become apparent that the two were 'on different paths'.
The club will pay out in full the term of Akermanis' contract, which was due to expire at the end of this season.
The Bulldogs have become fed up with Akermanis constantly disrupting the group and breaching confidences.
Bulldogs midfielder Daniel Cross has admitted some of the players are apprehensive about what's in Akermanis' upcoming book.
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Blog comments
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I think the treatment given to Aker and Dipper is downright disgusting and un- Australian.
Peter Thursday 12 August, 2010 - 6:31 PM -
What a load of waffle. Any player that chooses to play AFL at the highest level has to accept the baggage that comes with that. If Aker is not willing to toe the line then he can expect to be axed, we really are getting down to semantics with his description of the exit from the Lions. Even Lethal admits he was sacked. Sacked, managed out, asked to leave, prompted to resign - call it whatever, namely for being a destablising influence on the coaching staff and not having the personal respect of many of the players due to his outspoken media presence (even then). It seems that history has repeated, although the Dogs should have been aware of what they were getting into, the blame is probably 60/40 in Akers direction. Many of his excuses are quite purile, almost like schoolyard reasoning for his indiscretions. I have great respect for the Dogs making this difficult decision and hope they perform well in the finals.
Woofwoof Thursday 29 July, 2010 - 11:32 AM -
Aker will always be remembered as the Greatest player but his detractors will disappear in oblivion. Some like LMatthews and co are over breathing to keep an undeserved spot at the edge of a sports TV desk. These come and go but Aker stays for ever in the mind and the eyes of the people. Now they made him even bigger than he would have been. I have the same opinion of those Aker is allergic to.
Leanne Monday 26 July, 2010 - 11:18 AM -
All the playing list agreed that Jason Akermanis had to go. All (?).....yes when asked by the 'management'! To all those players who voted to give Aker the heave-ho....please do not ever write a book about your football career...a) you would be a total hypocrite and b) seeing as it would be 'I respected and liked all my team-mates' - no-one would want to read it! Yawn......get real...Bulldogs heirachy if integrity was at the core...then you'd be able to wear the fact that someone rejected the 'program'. The death of personality is well and truly here.
Linda F Friday 23 July, 2010 - 8:48 PM -
Hahahaha give it away now Akermanis. You and your bigot mates are a small sad group for dripping to the media. I reckon half these comments are written by Aker himself!
Happy Friday 23 July, 2010 - 7:41 PM -
Jason Akermanis an amazing athletic footballer. How excited we were when you arrived. When you first joined the bulldogs there was concerns then with supporters that certain individuals in the team dilebratley would not kick or pass the football to you when you were clearly in position to set the play up for potential goals. This was mention at a Footy Show at Spotswood, and was clearly never addressed.
You are a smart football and I so enjoyed watching your skills and ability to think on your feet and change a game around for a positive result.
Too many egos involved in management and certain Bulldogs players,the need to change the culture of football players and administration to decided on the future of an experience player when "TRUST" is only required on the field. Don't pidgeon hole players. Aker you have been victimized, isolated from the group and bullied.Where are your support team rallying behind you for un-fare dismissel. Strike action required!!!!
Brad Johnson should have embraced the experience of a new player to the squad to take the pressure of him. Brad needs to understand there is NO I in Team. No longer a Bulldog supporter/membership holder.
I am shattered that as a Club and the Team who management think they are did not work through this and set up individual Key Performance Indicators.Goodbye akeramanis and bulldogs.
Take on a Coaching Role Aker your talent is wastedelisabeth carlin Friday 23 July, 2010 - 6:14 PM
