Play Nice Adam Goodes

[Mr_Bojangles]

For the second year running Adam has made the week celebrating all the great things the indigenous people bring to the game all about him.

The Mick Malthouse of Indigenous footballers.

 

[Andrew Mc]

Watch the kookaburra dance of the Eora nation. Same dance.

They discussed it at half time on Fox - apparently it was some dance the under-16 indigenous team compiled from several other tribal dances.

 

[Burgarama]

He would have had this planned for months, to do something that will put him in the news in indigenous round. He wants it to be all about him.

It's pathetic.

 

[thequarry]

Except why is there always an assumption that it is about his race? He dives, whinges to umpires and is a dirty player, so he gets booed initially. Then the media get on it and play the race card, Goodes does interviews and does nothing to dismiss this, which people dislike. The cycle then repeats with ducks and dives, boos are released, then more race cards played.

Do you genuinely think he's been booed like this the entire time, rather than it increasing a huge amount since Indigenous Round two years ago?

 

[Lost_Deputy]

I love how us whitey's are so offended! What do we have to lose? What in your life is gonna change tomorrow from Goodes going a bit crazy?

Tell you who is gonna be affected. Indigenous kids who look up at the footy on a Friday night in front of thousands of people and see the Aussie of the year do a traditional dance. It will fill a lot of kids with pride.

Can we toughen up and let them have it?

 

[King Elvis]

But it is offensive. Enjoy the holiday.

Wow, that's card worthy?

 

[Play by Numbers]

Ok so the Haka, is performed (most times) correctly and with passion BEFORE the game, directed at the opposition NOT the crowd as a form of intimidation. What Adam did was a piss poor attempt aimed directly at the crowd to stir up sh*t. Sorry not having a go at you just relying to your Haka comment.

It's a challenge, the haka is aimed at any challengers, crowd or players. There are many Haka's that are performed at schools, or ceremonies. So your comment is not really accurate.

 

[HungLong]

We have a right to be offended though. It's the 'Strayan way.

Don't know about the Strayan way but it's definitely Adam Goodes' way.

 

[Ramify]

doubt it. the 3 vote man?

O.k bad choice of player. Couldnt think of any other blues player that the opposing crowd could be arsed booing.

 

[Gasometer]

People should be in more of an uproar about the gushing sychphantic carry on about all things Swannies from the 7 commentary team....ffs they are playing 18th and the worst Blues team in a decade...get over it Bruce.

 

[clogged]

It's a challenge, the haka is aimed at any challengers, crowd or players. There are many Haka's that are performed at schools, or ceremonies. So your comment is not really accurate.

What does the haka have to do with anything?

 

[Donakebab]

He's crashed Bigfooty.

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But how did you post that on BigFooty if he has crashed BigFooty...

 

[BORK]

Will say that I wish there was more trolling by players to the crowd. That seemed more politically motivated rather than plain old trolling though.

 

[Lost_Deputy]

He would have had this planned for months, to do something that will put him in the news in indigenous round. He wants it to be all about him.

It's pathetic.

if it was all about him would he do it in another round?

 

[Procrastinator35]

AFL sponsored, hubris inspired, giant on the loose!

 

[Play by Numbers]

What does the haka have to do with anything?

I wasn't the one who raised it, just correcting his post.

 

[GWBogan]

Don't know about the Strayan way but it's definitely Adam Goodes' way.

This is the interwebz, we all have a right to offend and be offended.

 

[Dignan]

It all seems a bit self serving to be honest, like he's attempting to become a self-appointed icon, who wants to be thought of in the same light as the likes of Winmar.

I do find my self agreeing with things he's come out and said in the past, but that message gets distorted when he pulls a stunt like this. It becomes all about Adam Goodes and I think that's a shame.

As for the crowd treatment, it's a combination of factors. There are definitely racial undertones from some corners, but he has also done things on the football field that open him up to that sort of treatment.

 

[King Elvis]

He would have had this planned for months, to do something that will put him in the news in indigenous round. He wants it to be all about him.

It's pathetic.

And that's the thing - Winmar, that was raw and authentic, passionate and sincere; and it was a massive statement at the time.

This looks like a pre medidated, contrived action from a player desperately trying to stay relevant; and leverage it into a career after footy.

I didn't really like the way he called out the young girl, but in the heat of the moment, it was understandable.

This wasn't.

 

[vonn]

But how did you post that on BigFooty if he has crashed BigFooty...

P0w3rZ

 

[Andrew Mc]

It's a challenge, the haka is aimed at any challengers, crowd or players. There are many Haka's that are performed at schools, or ceremonies. So your comment is not really accurate.

Yup, the crowd (at least the Kiwi contingent) did one (led by a bloke on the field) before the 2011 NRL GF. Was great.

 

[Xtreme]

Australia is a racist country - fact. The booing of Adam Goodes is a manifestation of the casual racism & tall-poppy syndrome (that is another matter in itself) in Australia. I have no doubt that you casual racists boo him because you think he is a tosser, what concerns me is why you think he is a tosser...

Indigenous man takes pride in his heritage and does a traditional war-cry tribute and a concerning amount of people scream "flog". People, try and dress that up any way other for me...

The same man has questionable character when playing football - how many times has he attempted to take someone out of the field of play with a thug act ? such as going for the knees or legs, or aiming a bump head high (like against Selwood).

The same man also flipped off Richmond supporters last year!

I boo anyone that I do not approve of!

For the record I have friends from many different countries. I love the Indian cricket team. Don't have a racist bone in my body, but since I don't approve of someone's character I'm a racist, righto.

 

[HerveyBayTiger]

Look up the word 'Narcissist' in the dictionary and you will see a picture of Adam Goodes.

 

[MUYB]

I love how us whitey's are so offended! What do we have to lose? What in your life is gonna change tomorrow from Goodes going a bit crazy?

Tell you who is gonna be affected. Indigenous kids who look up at the footy on a Friday night in front of thousands of people and see the Aussie of the year do a traditional dance. It will fill a lot of kids with pride.

Can we toughen up and let them have it?

Absolutely agree. Also serves as a good opportunity to flush out racists who've crept into your Facebook friends list unnoticed.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

I hate Carlton with passion but what Goodes did there demonstrates why everyone is booing him at the moment.

It's got nothing to do with his Indigenous background and everything to do with his personality and general attitude. He's a self-centered and attention-seeking person who thinks he's above everyone else.

I admire any Indigenous footballer that makes it in this industry but Adam isn't doing himself any favours carrying on like that.