Further Proof The World's Gone Soft - Disgrace

[Owl]

Pathetic.

I remember meeting Brian Taylor at a school footy clinic back when he played for Richmond.

Did he touch you up?

Nah I think he was just obsessed with you

[Jackstar 1960]

There is a stranger twist to this story
Other Richmond players attended schools on the same day
No police check required
I know that Shane Edwards and Taylor Hunt attended a special needs school out in the eastern suburbs and were welcomed with open arms
Kids and staff were extremely happy that they took there time out to visit , have pics taken etc
Hopefully this story isn't about Dusty

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Afl or rfc ?

AFL

The run the show, they should ensure clubs are aware of these requirements. Ditto the players association. Surely those at the top should be directing clubs about this

They control things

So I guess once we find out whether the afl did implement a system in which the clubs knew what was required of their players, we can work out who stuffed up.

No other clubs have.

I have it on good authority that it is all Dimmas fault

Can we please merge with the "sack Dimma" thread

[WilliamPowell]

There is a stranger twist to this story
Other Richmond players attended schools on the same day
No police check required
I know that Shane Edwards and Taylor Hunt attended a special needs school out in the eastern suburbs and were welcomed with open arms
Kids and staff were extremely happy that they took there time out to visit , have pics taken etc
Hopefully this story isn't about Dusty

Interesting

The twist may end up being the other school not following the requirements

Cue the Education department investigating   

[🏅Dooks]

There is a stranger twist to this story
Other Richmond players attended schools on the same day
No police check required
I know that Shane Edwards and Taylor Hunt attended a special needs school out in the eastern suburbs and were welcomed with open arms
Kids and staff were extremely happy that they took there time out to visit , have pics taken etc
Hopefully this story isn't about Dusty

Interesting

The twist may end up being the other school not following the requirements

Cue the Education department investigating   

So hypothetically if they turned Dustin away who had a valid work with children permit, or didnt need one until 1 August, on what legal basis did they do so?

[Jackstar 1960]

My information re the other schools is they didn't ask
It was arranged that the players do school visits on the day and they did
The stuff I have is that the players were terrific and that's from a dog supporter

[Owl]

I want politicians to show me their working with children check when they lob up to schools

[Jackstar 1960]

I want politicians to show me their working with children check when they lob up to schools

How true

[WilliamPowell]

So hypothetically if they turned Dustin away who had a valid work with children permit, or didnt need one until 1 August, on what legal basis did they do so?

It is all grey

There is conflicting media reports on whether

* they should already have the permits,
* when do the changes come in
* if the AFL and by extension the clubs are aware of any changes
* was the school over zealous and / or not aware of the requirements as the stand
* are the other schools not applying the rules correctly

As I said a lot of grey,  seems no one is 100% sure. Lots of speculation but very little clarity

And I think it is being a little mischievous to suggest as Jack did this has something to do with or may have something to with or is somehow related to Dusty

[Yeahright]

It's gone 'Turkish Bath-house' in here all of a sudden. I'm getting out before Yeahright arrives...

I didn't realise my "stature" intimidated you 

On topic: I would like some clarification on when the check was required i.e. why do they claim August 1st? I have been required to update my check for years. On the other hand, I was also under the impression that if you were under supervision then there is no requirement for the check? Perhaps that's going to change on Aug 1st. But from experience when I was a lad these events were always supervised by teachers so I'm not sure what the issue is?

Either way, whatever stops another St Kilda school girl incident (wonder if some of them will be able to get a working with childrens check ) is fine by me

[Go Richo 12]

It's gone 'Turkish Bath-house' in here all of a sudden. I'm getting out before Yeahright arrives...

I didn't realise my "stature" intimidated you 

On topic: I would like some clarification on when the check was required i.e. why do they claim August 1st? I have been required to update my check for years. On the other hand, I was also under the impression that if you were under supervision then there is no requirement for the check? Perhaps that's going to change on Aug 1st. But from experience when I was a lad these events were always supervised by teachers so I'm not sure what the issue is?

Either way, whatever stops another St Kilda school girl incident (wonder if some of them will be able to get a working with childrens check ) is fine by me

Spot on Mr. Turkish Bath. WWC regulations have been tightened due to the Royal Commission into child sexaul abuse. Anyone who has direct contact with children needs one, in the past, if you had others with WWC suervising you then you didnt need a WWC. It was brought in for August 1 to allow people the chance to get their WWC in time. All junior footy clubs (and other organisations) in Vic are bound by this.

[Yeahright]

Cheers brother, makes sense

[MintOnLamb]

So all players visiting visiting Royal Childrens Hospital incl camera crews will also need WWC accreditation?

[Hard Roar Tiger]

I want politicians to show me their working with children check when they lob up to schools

How true

It's fairly straightforward, their PA's probably do it for them

[Ruanaidh]

Having worked in the Criminal Justice System I must say I agree with this. Paedophiles  were the most pernicious and obsessive offendors I came across by far. Sad state of affairs.