Anzac Ceremony for every game

[Leeda]

no but we won

now is that sloberdanovich speaking..

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

Totally OTT.

Five days BEFORE Anzac Day for crying out loud. Why don’t just we make every day Anzac Day?

Travel a bit and you realise that other countries that have suffered far more than us in war just get on with life.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

The last 20 years it’s really turned from a commemoration to a celebration. Footy has been at the forefront of that.

 

[Supercoach Bargain]

I'd imagine your view would be in a minority amongst your colleagues?

Negative.

 

[PP34]

I'd imagine your view would be in a minority amongst your colleagues?

Why would it be in the minority?

Most men who come back from war certainly don’t think highly of it. Been countless amounts of documentaries, interviews and books that highlight this.

 

[Supercoach Bargain]

Why would it be in the minority?

Most men who come back from war certainly don’t think highly of it. Been countless amounts of documentaries, interviews and books that highlight this.

Those who haven't been there want to make the biggest thing out of it.

 

[Leeda]

The last 20 years it’s really turned from a commemoration to a celebration. Footy has been at the forefront of that.

the point is that hard as it is to say, the ol diggers are not going to be here long so it will be a commemoration and a celebration and therefore
the young people, or else 'us' are going to have to carry on without them.
therefore we make it something to be sad, happy, and memorable too.

it will all change as long as people keep sticking to the memories of the past but keep putting themselves and their history 'on the wall'.

 

[Leeda]

Those who haven't been there want to make the biggest thing out of it.

and is that right or wrong? should we just chuck it all in and say no more?

no don't answer that, I don't want some sarcastic mention of those who don't want it and who will be happy to fade away.

again with other issues here , some people want to remember things despite the message of despair or sadness or whatever.

memories are sacred to those who fought in the wars but also people who live with these people or something want to continue
this grand gesture of thanks for what they did.

 

[Supercoach Bargain]

and is that right or wrong? should we just chuck it all in and say no more?

no don't answer that, I don't want some sarcastic mention of those who don't want it and who will be happy to fade away.

again with other issues here , some people want to remember things despite the message of despair or sadness or whatever.

memories are sacred to those who fought in the wars but also people who live with these people or something want to continue
this grand gesture of thanks for what they did.

Get down to the recruiting office, if you are keen.

 

[Leeda]

Get down to the recruiting office, if you are keen.

thanks dude, I am already in line for the shuttle bus to the new RAAF super hornet 35..

it has just my speed and interjection needed.. I am good with buttons as well.

 

[gavaniacono]

Young fellas and lasses going off to foreign parts risking limb and life often for dodgy reasons is a cause for sadness more oft than celebration. Though don't let anyone hear you say that.

 

[Altum Volantes]

OTT for me - it detracts from the day itself.

 

[Cmarsh]

Why would it be in the minority?

Most men who come back from war certainly don’t think highly of it. Been countless amounts of documentaries, interviews and books that highlight this.

Yes those things are well documented but that does not mean that a negative/cynical view of Anzac day is a majority view amongst ex-servicepeople.

 

[Power Raid]

I'd imagine your view would be in a minority amongst your colleagues?

I loved my time in the ADF and look back at those years with fond memories

but let's get real, you get paid to kill people.

sure it can be a necessary job but 90% of the time it's not. In terms of minority or majority, I couldn't say whilst serving but most men as they look back have a different and more conservative perspective.

 

[Paratus78]

ANZAC day is a disgraceful celebration of war designed as a marketing tool to attract the next lambs to the slaughter and reduce the compensation to the families who lost their loved ones.

regards
ex-serviceman

Bullshit.

Regards
Current serviceman who is currently on operations.

 

[Power Raid]

Yes those things are well documented but that does not mean that a negative/cynical view of Anzac day is a majority view amongst ex-servicepeople.

nothing wrong with a remembrance day but there is every wrong with the bogan nationalistic celebration that ANZAC day is.

Attested to by the AFL's commercialisation, servicemen on the turps and bogans racing off to facebook themselves at the various dawn services.

 

[PoopingHindi]

Young fellas and lasses going off to foreign parts risking limb and life often for dodgy reasons is a cause for sadness more oft than celebration. Though don't let anyone hear you say that.

what gave you the idea that ANZAC day was a celebration?

 

[Tulip]

We’ve got caps

https://www.bombershop.com.au/950-essbom-2018-anzac

“Show your support for fallen men by buying a $50 cap that cost 11c to make.”

"Support the Bombers in the ANZAC round with your very own 2018 Essendon Bombers ANZAC Day Cap."

"Please Note: Orders for this pre-order item will be despatched after ANZAC Day, Wednesday 25 April 2018."

 

[Scary_Foot_9]

no but we won

So the opposite of....

 

[ShanDog]

nothing wrong with a remembrance day but there is every wrong with the bogan nationalistic celebration that ANZAC day is.

Attested to by the AFL's commercialisation, servicemen on the turps and bogans racing off to facebook themselves at the various dawn services.

I don't like the fanfare associated with the day. Would be happy not to see anything done at the footy at all. Keep it recognised at dawn only and in the spirit of how it began - a quiet, sombre time for reflection.

Regards,
Current serving

 

[Power Raid]

I don't like the fanfare associated with the day. Would be happy not to see anything done at the footy at all. Keep it recognised at dawn only and in the spirit of how it began - a quiet, sombre time for reflection.

Regards,
Current serving

100%

 

[Bunk Moreland]

"Support the Bombers in the ANZAC round with your very own 2018 Essendon Bombers ANZAC Day Cap."

"Please Note: Orders for this pre-order item will be despatched after ANZAC Day, Wednesday 25 April 2018."

Pathetic isn’t it. Just like everything to do with AFL footy... $$$$$$$$

 

[Leeda]

nothing wrong with a remembrance day but there is every wrong with the bogan nationalistic celebration that ANZAC day is.

Attested to by the AFL's commercialisation, servicemen on the turps and bogans racing off to facebook themselves at the various dawn services.

and is this 'bogan' representation ugly to you or is it a thought about certain people whom you don't like.

People always have a bias towards certain people doing certain things when they come from a certain place.

Just calling out something that posh people often say is what 'bogans' do.

calling you a snob. dude..

 

[WCE_phil]

I'd imagine your view would be in a minority amongst your colleagues?

As an ex-serviceman I find it a disgusting farce that it is being done at any time outside of Anzac day.

 

[brucetiki]

At least we're remembering the NZ part of Anzac this year, though IMO the ceremonial stuff should be restricted to Anzac Day only.