Melbourne escape fines/draft sanctions for 2012 National Draft...at least

[MTTY]

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/melbourne-escapes-penalties-ahead-of-next-weeks-draft/story-fnelctok-1226515379853

[Ziplock]

if they're found guilty they're going to be smashed so hard now...

[ossie85]

With all the trading already done, players committing etc, it always made sense that if they were going to be punished - it shouldn't be for this draft.

[Toga]

With all the trading already done, players committing etc, it always made sense that if they were going to be punished - it shouldn't be for this draft.

+1

I'm glad there were no sanctions. Although I'm against any form of cheating in the sport, Melbourne are struggling enough as it is, and had so much to lose at this year's draft.

[Nige]

With all the trading already done, players committing etc, it always made sense that if they were going to be punished - it shouldn't be for this draft.

+1

I'm glad there were no sanctions. Although I'm against any form of cheating in the sport, Melbourne are struggling enough as it is, and had so much to lose at this year's draft.

Yeah, with the trading and stuff over and only a few days left for the draft, like ossie said, shouldn't be for this draft.

[Capper]

ok so the Dees only dont lose the picks as the investigation is still going. This may be their last draft for a while

It is understood the Demons were relieved to learn in recent days their picks would remain unscathed because the probe is still weeks from completion.

The league's integrity officers were still speaking with relevant Demons staff even as recently as Monday.

It means the Demons keep the cherished fourth overall pick in the draft - likely to be hard nut Ollie Wines - as well as father-son selection Jack Viney, already nominated at selection 27.

Read more: http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/melbourne-escapes-penalties-ahead-of-next-weeks-draft/story-e6frf3e3-1226515595465#ixzz2C3mB8bIY