MG said:
IIRC Whateley's stance was Milne had been charged whereas Watson had not yet had charges brought (despite the admission). He asked King to respond to his logic and when he got the same response he simply moved on. Whateley made no further comment as he'd already stated his position.
Absolutely correct.
Whateley is a very considered, cautious journalist.
He gives Robbo enough rope to hang himself each week - and likewise (in this debate) King.
Whateley has expressed his view (re Milne and subsequently Watson) with incredible logic and calm - it's the others that struggle to keep up with his intelligence.
I really enjoy watching AFL 360 each night (Foxtel IQ set to record each night) - with Gerard showing himself to be one of the superior sports journalists in the country. He might not have the playing background - or the "over-hype" that some people require - but - his ability to summarise a controversial issue (racism? drugs? Milne? Watson?) is second to none.
I was watching The Couch when Jobe Watson made his admission. Healy, Sheehan and Roos barely raised an eyebrow - and then went on to fawn: "Jobe you're a fine young man etc etc". Bejezus - what an amazing lack of journalistic skills ......... none of them actually realised what he'd just admitted and they literally just continued on with the run sheet