Regardless of the end result, ASADAs findings, AFLs sanctions etc.
The bummers will always & forever be viewed by everyone (except their own supporters) as drug cheats.
Just as Melbourne are viewed as tanking cheats & pathetic, just as Whorethorn are viewed as a wannabe big club & a bunch of out of the closet poofs, just as the Filth are viewed as toothless drunken centrelink abusers, just as the Carlscum cheats are viewed as Scum cheats etc. etc. etc.
No outcome will ever change our opinion of Essendank now or that of the golden boy Hird.
He wanted the club to be cutting edge, whatever it takes to win philosophy, his greed and I can do no wrong delusion has been and will be the clubs downfall. The bummer fans are blinded by his football feats and can only see the glow of his halo.
Facts are that under Matthew Knights, who they hated with passion, they made finals clean and with their reputation intact. Throwing Knights under the bus for their would be savior that has turned out for them to be a wolf in sheeps clothing. Their self appointed messiah revelling in all his glory as an angel of light has in one foul swoop ruined the clubs most prized asset....A good/honest reputation.
Essendrugs they forever will be.
