Richmond is off to the Queensland hub on the Gold Coast

[Tigeritis™©®]

Players didnt breach covid 19 rules, they were attacked for no reason by a drunen fat slob. They defended themselves. Not Guilty.

At worst they should get $5000 fines and a 1 match suspension. The bloke from footscray smashed 4 cars and got 4 weeks. Our blokes havent done anything like that.

Exactly. The video and the kebab owner proved as much.

What we don’t know is whether the speculation is true.

These have not been adequately answered as yet.

- Did they actually Attended the strip club? Confirmed ✅

- Were they actually Arrested by the police for any reason? No

- were they charged with any crime? No

- were actual AFL rules were breached? Confirmed ✅

Also I’d be keen to know what the AFLPA have anything to add to the discussion as this penalty is way way overboard in my opinion.

I also don’t think the club should trade them because of this even if any of it is true.

[WilliamPowell]

I doubt that. Everything you just stated is general. Specifically what covid 19 rules did they break?

Where to begin?

The first announcement from the AFL about the season re-starting

https://www.afl.com.au/news/433686/footy-s-back-afl-statement-on-season-return

And then there are copious updates on the AFL site and in the media

[WilliamPowell]

Just watched Benny Gale facing the media

Applaud him for that, today isn't the day you release a press statement

He apologised to everyone but in particular members and supporters

Said the players will be paying the fines.

Club will work through the impact on the season 2021soft cap and numbers in footy department

[tdy]

I'm surprised the players have to pay it, what other employer can dock someone's wages?

[Tiger Khosh]

They breached the AFL protocols. This was the second breach by the club and the AFL published what the financial sanction would be well in advance so don’t see how anyone can really complain about that. The fact that they got into a scuffle is irrelevant with regards to the penalty as even if they didn’t the same financial sanction would apply.

The 10 game suspension is where it gets a bit iffy. Not sure whether it’s right or wrong but it’s a fair bit higher than any other suspension a player has faced which has maxed out at 4 if I remember correctly.

[Tigeritis™©®]

Under AFLPA agreements are they allowed to be fined this much ($37k each)

[georgies31]

Yes they broke covid afl rules wear that but 10 weeks player from dogs hit 4 cars and got 4 games.Footage shows they were provoked.
https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/cctv-footages-emerges-of-afl-players-fight-outside-gold-coast-strip-club-c-1292148.amp?__twitter_impression=true

[Rampsation]

Just watched Benny Gale facing the media

Applaud him for that, today isn't the day you release a press statement

He apologised to everyone but in particular members and supporters

Said the players will be paying the fines.

Club will work through the impact on the season 2021soft cap and numbers in footy department

Benny should have called in the QCs to get the boys a lesser sentence rather than appeasing the anti Richmond forces at AFLHQ. Hes been a great CEO but in instances like this I feel he just appeases the AFL.

[Simonator]

Harsh penalty, but I dont have a problem with it. As long its consistent.

The only other case that is similar ( interstate covid breach besides the young sydney player who was heavily punished ) is Buckley.

Playing tennis with people outside of the AFL bubble.
Buckley did not get punished heavily enough.

If this is the standard, then be consistent.

[georgies31]

Why were the boys arrested ?.

[Rampsation]

Brendon Gale needs to get his gillette razor out. His beard looks shocking. Shave it Benny. You look like one of the losers in the centrelink lines not the CEO of the biggest football club in the country.

[Assange Tiger 😎]

Shut up Ramps Geez man

[tdy]

I noticed only the aboriginal player was taken into custody before being released.
My wife just pointed out its footy, strip club, kebabs and a fight
 Just another Saturday night normally.

[Tigeritis™©®]

Brendon Gale needs to get his gillette razor out. His beard looks shocking. Shave it Benny. You look like one of the losers in the centrelink lines not the CEO of the biggest football club in the country.

I think his beard makes him look distinguished and regal.

Why are you so beardist?

[Rampsation]

Hate beards. Hopefully one day some company produces a lotion we can put on that delays facial hair growth so we dont have to shave. Shaving is a pain in the arse.