Medical Update: Broken ankle
Out for up to 12 weeks

"Educated, not assassinated"

That's what Terry Wallace says about Jay Schulz.

In a complete and utter lapse of judgment, earlier this week Jay Schulz got into his car, sped 80 kmh in a 40 kmh zone, and registered a blood alcohol level of .065.

His world could have come crashing down around him, as perhaps it should have, but he's found a friend in Terry Wallace and the Richmond Football Club.

The club is backing Jay Schulz, willing to educate him rather than dispose of him, despite the devastating news that TAC has cancelled their 16-year sponsorship with the club. The incident has not only brought embarrassment to Jay and to the club, but it has cost a struggling Richmond club at least $400,000 in revenue this year alone. Terry Wallace has sent the message, loud and clear, that we will survive. He backed up his words with a hard-fought victory against Hawthorn in a week that must have been terribly hard to find anything resembling focus.

The club took a tough stance, fining Schulz the maximum penalty allowed and public stating that the fine would be greater if they could impose a higher penalty. In additon, Schulz will undertake "extensive work with victims of road trauma to further understand the types of outcomes this unacceptable behavior can lead to." To add insult to injury, Schulz has lost his license for a 6-month period.

Beyond that, the club is standing firmly by his side. Schulz has issued apologies to the club, the fans, the community, and TAC. If Terry Wallace's comments are any indication, Schulz has the full support of the club for a recovery program. Honestly, what more could we ask. People do make mistakes and Schulz will suffer publicy as a result of his error. It's up to him now to face the challenges bravely and prove to the club that he's worthy of a second chance. It's all in his hands now. Let's wish him the best in the effort that lies ahead.