The AFL investigation has centred on comments made in a Demons football department meeting run by football operations manager Chris Connolly, pictured with Dean Bailey, allegedly reminding staff about the importance of the extra draft pick. Picture: Colleen Petch Source: Herald Sun
FIGURES connected to the Melbourne tanking investigation have been told up to a dozen people have "rolled over" about how the club has managed past lists.
The statements potentially incriminate Demons administrators amid growing fears the club and individuals could face serious league sanctions.
Club leaders are examining evidence gained from the AFL's five-month inquiry into its controversial 2009 season.
The AFL has demanded an official response from the club before it decides if charges will be laid.
Current and former Dees officials questioned by AFL investigators were warned their future in the game was at risk if they did not co-operate or were found to have provided false information.
The Herald Sun can reveal some of the interviewees were subsequently told as many as 12 people had provided the AFL's investigators with potentially incriminating details about the club's intent throughout the second half of the 2009 campaign.
After the initial interviews, many were recalled for second and third meetings from October to clarify inconsistencies in evidence.
The AFL has stated it expects to make a decision on any charges by the end of the month.
If guilty, Melbourne could be stripped of draft picks or fined.
But there is a growing belief the AFL would prefer to penalise individuals for wrongdoing.
Melbourne won just four games in 2009 to qualify for a priority draft choice.
The AFL investigation has centred on comments made in a Demons football department meeting run by football operations manager Chris Connolly, allegedly reminding staff about the importance of the extra draft pick.
It is also believed it has inquired about knowledge of a follow-up meeting between former coach Dean Bailey and chief executive Cameron Schwab at Schwab's house.
Unusual tactical moves in the Dees' losses to Sydney (Round 17) and Richmond (Round 18) have been the subject of intense speculation.
It is believed up to 20 people were interviewed by AFL investigators Brett Clothier and Abraham Haddad, including Bailey, Schwab, Connolly, ex-captain James McDonald and current football manager Josh Mahoney.
Others included Scott West, Kelly O'Donnell, Sean Wellman, Mark Williams and ex-recruiting boss Barry Prendergast.
Melbourne has pledged to defend itself against any charges.
Former Melbourne player Brock McLean provoked a formal inquiry into the tactics when he said Blind Freddy could see the club had a strategy to restrict performance.
"You can't create a good culture by going out and experimenting and trying to get draft picks and losing games of football," McLean said. "It goes against everything you're trying to do."
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