Inbox linkage :lol:

Seen both of them. The 2nd on is her FB Photo :lol:.

The first photo was of two players, one nude and the other in his underwear, and the second photo was an explicit image of a third player.

Saints, police in nude photo probe

Al Paton From: Herald Sun December 20, 2010 2:29PM

UPDATE 5.29pm: THE girl who has posted explicit photos of St Kilda players on Facebook says in her profile that she loves to cause trouble.
The Saints are in damage control and AFL players have expressed outrage after two lewd photos were posted on a Facebook page today.

The first photo was of two players, one nude and the other in his underwear, and the second photo was an explicit image of a third player.

The girl who owns the Facebook page where the photos have been posted says in her profile information: "I like to f--- s--- up, nothing's normal in my life, and that's how I like it! ...I cause trouble; BEWARE."

Earlier this afternoon the Saints released a statement saying they were in talks with Victoria Police and the club's lawyers after the first photo appeared on Facebook.

The photo was removed after the statement was released, but it has been replaced by a semi-naked image of another St Kilda player.

The photos were posted by the same girl who made a complaint against two St Kilda players not featured in the photos earlier this year. The teenager claimed she fell pregnant after having sex with players she first met during a school visit.

An AFL investigation into the schoolgirl sex claims found the AFL players had not acted inappropriately and no police charges were laid.

The photos are branded with the words: "Merry Christmas courtesy of the St Kilda schoolgirl."

It is not clear who took the photo or under what circumstances.

The girl who posted the photos has allegedly tried to sell the images to several media outlets.

"St Kilda Football Club has been made aware of an image of two of its players, which has been posted on the internet," the Saints said in a statement.

"The club can confirm that the image was not distributed with the players’ consent.

"The club can also confirm that the photo was not taken by the person responsible for posting it online and believes that it was obtained illegally.

"As the matter is subject to discussions between St Kilda Football Club, Victoria Police and its legal representatives, the club is not in a position to make any further comment at this stage."

The AFL Players Association said footballers were entitled to the same privacy as other members of the community.

"Players are outraged at the gross invasion of privacy committed today. They are sick and tired of being seen as ‘fair game’ by some in the community," the statement said.

"Just like any other person, AFL players have a right to have their privacy protected.

"This latest incident adds further weight to calls for stronger legal protection for high-profile people who are subjected to these kinds of seemingly malicious actions.

"Publicising this activity can encourage further gross breaches of privacy, creating a vicious cycle where players’ reputations are unfairly damaged."

Police said they had been advised that the posting of the photo was a civil matter.

"We are aware of the activity in regards to Facebook,’’ a spokesman said.

"We are advised by the courts that this is civil matter between the parties involved.’’


- with Anthony Dowsley

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/saints-police-in-photo-probe/story-e6frf9jf-1225973940526

Yes, yes I am. :)

Hawks Premiers 2011

Fuck Yeah, let's kick out our second leading goalscorer, that'll help.

We're a Fevola leaving and a new list away from being a contender. It's going to be a few dark years.

:lol: I'm with Scouse, I don't think we have much of a chance of making the eight this season. I'm already predicting a wooden spoon for us. It's gonna be one looooong season.

Hopefully we pick up where we left off, we lost some older players but they were by no means crucial. The list is young and now has the experience of a premiership behind them and hopefully they work hard to add another one to the list. I think the only area you could fault the team on is the lack of a regular goal scorer but imo that has become a weapon for us, with so many dangerous small forwards running around and Cloke's aerial ability it really is hard to shut Collingwood out.

Up the Pies.

I've already had this argument with you I think. HAVE FAITH SON! You support Liverpool fer chrissake, they're in a worse position than us:p

We are royally fucked. Wooden spoon or thereabouts. Good lord we're going to suck.

Power in the red - club predicts turnaround in new year

Andrew Capel From: The Advertiser December 17, 2010

PORT Adelaide Football Club has vowed the worst is behind it after yesterday announcing its third consecutive seven-figure operating deficit.
mThe financially-stricken Power is in the red again after losing a massive $1.74 million in 2010 following $1.4 million and $2.9 million deficits in 2008 and 2009 respectively.

That's an extraordinary $6 million lost in three years.

But Port, which last month controversially reunited with SANFL club Port Magpies, says it is well on the way to turning its disappointing results around, forecasting "substantial improvement" in 2011.

This follows the merger of the two Ports, a multi-million dollar contribution from SA businessman Gordon Pickard, and the early success of the club's Business Ambassadors Group, which will bring in at least $1.8 million over the next three years.

"We want to return to consistent profitability and that's what we are working towards in conjunction with our key stakeholders, the SANFL and AFL," said Power president Brett Duncanson, noting 2010 was "a tough year on and off the field for the club".

"As with many clubs, ours is a revenue challenge, while of course keeping a close eye on costs. Importantly, we now have short, medium and long-term revenue strategies which are starting to bear fruit.

"We will continue to work hard with those key stakeholders to deliver substantial improvement in 2011 and beyond. In the short term we have still faced financial challenges and required reinvestment from our parent bodies, which we thank them for."

While Port's failure to make the finals for the third consecutive year and the mid-season departure of premiership coach Mark Williams hurt, Duncanson said the timing of the receipt of key reinvestment grants also worked against it.

"This year we would have reported a modest surplus of $310,000 had we received all the reinvestment grants committed to us during 2010," he said.

"However due to a timing issue, $2.05 million of a $4 million reinvestment committed by the SANFL in mid-2010 will now not be recorded as income by us until 2011."

The Power generated $5 million more in non-grant revenue than it did four years ago and boasted healthy increases in corporate partner revenues (nine per cent) and corporate partner numbers (16 per cent).

But chief executive Mark Haysman said it was aware it still faced enormous challenges.

"We have set an ambitious membership target of 35,000 members following the reunification up from 31,000 and are working hard to make sure we reach that," he said.

"The early signs are promising but the hard work is yet to come. We will also work hard together with the SANFL and AFL to increase our attendances."

Port turned over $31.9 million in 2010 and spent $15.3 million on its football department.

The club has net assets of $8.3 million, which does not include the Prince of Wales Hotel, which it will now operate after the merger of Port's AFL and SANFL clubs. It also has debts of $3.6 million.

The Power's heavy loss follows that of hometown rival Adelaide, which lost $882,130 this year its first ever trading deficit.

While the SA clubs struggle, Victorian powerhouses Collingwood, Carlton and Hawthorn recorded profits of between $2.2 and $5.4 million.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/power-in-the-red-club-predicts-turnaround-in-new-year/story-e6frecjc-1225972455422

I've already had this argument with you I think. HAVE FAITH SON! You support Liverpool fer chrissake, they're in a worse position than us:p

Haha yeah, I'm just being a dick. Wait until we play eachother:p. But I'd rate us two at around the same level. Decent young list, young coach with some experience heads behind him.

We are royally fucked. Wooden spoon or thereabouts. Good lord we're going to suck.