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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

Western Bulldogs statement on Aker

Posted by: 3AW Football | 21 July, 2010 - 5:40 PM

WESTERN BULLDOGS STATEMENT: It is with disappointment that I announce today the termination of Jason Akermanis’ contract with the Western Bulldogs. This is a unanimous decision made by the Club and in the best interests of the Western Bulldogs.

Jason has been a tremendous player for our Club since arriving here at the start of the 2007 Season but recent events have made the relationship between the player and Club untenable.

We recognised when we recruited Jason that he was a unique individual.

Outside of his performances and significant contribution on the field, Jason’s profile provided the Bulldogs with a strong presence in the media which has been undoubtedly beneficial for the Western Bulldogs Football Club.

However, it is also the case that Jason has over the past eighteen months been involved in a number of incidents in which matters confidential to the inner sanctum of our football department and players have been the subject of inappropriate disclosure outside the Club. In most instances, Jason has admitted these breaches and sought to remedy his behaviour. But the breaches have continued.

This Club is involved in a serious campaign to go as far as it can in September and it is fundamental to that campaign that players, coaches and key staff have complete confidence that what is said within the inner sanctum of the football department, stays there.

We believe that we have bent over backwards to work with Jason on these issues. He has been counselled; given warnings and given opportunities more than once.

We will continue to demand compliance with the Clubs core values and we will not shirk tough decisions which are for the greater good of the Club.

It is our sincere hope that as a 3 time Premiership player and Brownlow Medallist, Jason will be remembered as one of the AFL’s great players. As a gesture of good faith, the Club will pay out the balance of his contract in full.

We wish Jason and his family all the best for the future.

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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 yes, but even so, with or without him, I believe they would always struggle. They will finish 6th, and get knocked out by the Swans straight away.

tyrone Thursday 22 July, 2010 - 3:28 PM
I'm a melbourne supporter and backed the Dogs for the Flag. Whats going to happen when the Dogs get to the Finals. St Kilda can't kick Goals in the wet but Aker certainly can .The club should pray for fine days or they'll bow it in September. The culture at The Dogs sounds like an ole fashioned
badly managed tele marketing company.

Rod Wednesday 21 July, 2010 - 6:01 PM