Rumour Multiple GWS players are set to be suspended to start the 2025 season after distasteful costumes and skits from their post-season function

[greatwhiteshark]

Ah it was first weird when people decided they were outraged without knowing any details

It’s weirder now, that some details have come out and some ****sticks still think it’s ok behaviour.

Nope it’s still on the person who is offended. If you are one of them that is then that’s on you to deal with it. Just because you get offended by something doesn’t mean the whole world should get offended by it.
You got 40 odd young men all together, none of them were offended or cared. Why then is it others who care? 40 players is a big number of people not to care or find it offensive.

 

[andy_20]

So you didn't back your staff? Probably sat back wondering why "no one wants to work anymore" too

The Staff who easily get offended, didn't work the bar that night.
Again, pretty simple stuff

 

[cartwright]

Nope it’s still on the person who is offended. If you are one of them that is then that’s on you to deal with it. Just because you get offended by something doesn’t mean the whole world should get offended by it.
You got 40 odd young men all together, none of them were offended or cared. Why then is it others who care? 40 players is a big number of people not to care or find it offensive.

Let me guess, you were outraged when women chose the bear on social media.

 

[Hoops]

How do you dress up as the twin towers?

I’m not offended but you are asking for trouble goin down that path.

It would take on a different meaning at the Bombers

 

[CollingwoodBoots]

Only read the last few pages of this thread.. tough read. Domestic and gender based violence is an epidemic currently in Australia. How anyone defends these players’ behaviour is pretty deflating to be honest.

 

[greatwhiteshark]

Let me guess, you were outraged when women chose the bear on social media.

No idea what you are talking about?

 

[DamoESP]

OD in a public nightclub after a game? Play the next week
Dress up as the Twin Towers at a private function? Have 2 weeks off mate

AFL has lost the plot

 

[BEEG]

 

[thejester]

I don't care about the AFL & Clubs raising money etc..... What I care about is being constantly bombarded with empty virtue signaling by a Sporting Competition whose first priority should be ENTERTAINMENT & then treats PARODY by players at their end of season wind, as bad as actually doing the ACTUAL CRIME.

If the AFL gave a ****, how about just banning Tarryn Thomas for life, from playing AFL for bringing the game into disrepute. I don't think any reasonable person would have a problem with that

Does the Thomas comparison not totally undermine your argument? The punishment he received was substantially higher than any of these players did.

 

[Jim Prideaux]

No I told people behind the Bar, if you easily get offended, don't bother coming
Pretty simple to do

They weren't family events lol

You told the bartenders, or you told punters ‘from behind the bar’?

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Why?

Because they are banning players for PR like this yet continuing to take gambling companies money hand over fist despite the damage it does. The worst kind of hypocrites-worse than politicians. Just get out.

 

[shiraz]

Sanctioned for reenacting a scene from an MA15 movie. What in the world?

 

[Underarm]

Nope it’s still on the person who is offended. If you are one of them that is then that’s on you to deal with it. Just because you get offended by something doesn’t mean the whole world should get offended by it.
You got 40 odd young men all together, none of them were offended or cared. Why then is it others who care? 40 players is a big number of people not to care or find it offensive.

Aren't you concerned that '40 young men' were able to find rape re enactments funny?

 

[Underarm]

Because they are banning players for PR like this yet continuing to take gambling companies money hand over fist despite the damage it does. The worst kind of hypocrites-worse than politicians. Just get out.

No they're banning players for re enacting rape for laughs. Keep up.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Nope it’s still on the person who is offended. If you are one of them that is then that’s on you to deal with it. Just because you get offended by something doesn’t mean the whole world should get offended by it.
You got 40 odd young men all together, none of them were offended or cared. Why then is it others who care? 40 players is a big number of people not to care or find it offensive.

Would they have had this theme if WAGs had been present, and if not why not?

 

[shiraz]

Make sure due diligence covers thespian tendencies when drafting talent. May end up costing weeks!

 

[Kappa]

Can someone remind me what was Tyson Stengle

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Tyson Stengle

Age

26

Ht

175cm

Wt

71kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.3

2star

K

5.8

2star

HB

3.5

3star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.4

4star

G

1.1

4star

D

10.3

3star

K

5.3

2star

HB

5.0

3star

M

1.3

1star

T

2.0

3star

G

0.5

4star

D

8.8

3star

K

5.6

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.6

4star

G

1.6

5star

's punishment for ingesting drugs and passing out in a nightclub?

Or is that acceptable?

 

[MelbourneGWS]

The players have been named as well as what they were suspended for - ranges from 4 weeks to 2 for 6 players

Giants players banned, fined for behaviour at end-of-season function

The AFL hands down bans and fines to several GWS players for their behaviour at an end-of-season function

www.afl.com.au

 

[Ghost Patrol]

Can someone remind me what was Tyson Stengle's punishment for ingesting drugs and passing out in a nightclub?

Or is that acceptable?

What was he wearing?

 

[greatwhiteshark]

Aren't you concerned that '40 young men' were able to find rape re enactments funny?

I’ve been around a bit mate, what happens when 40 odd young men get together drinking will never surprise me. Seen and head of far far worse than what we are talking about here.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Bet ya none of the AFLW team gave a shit about it, until today

How about we take them at their word instead of reflexively disregarding the views of women?

Do better.

 

[Fabab]

As long as the gambling companies are okay. That is the most important thing.

We need that strong relationship to encourage kids to become addicts.

We get you don't like gambling companies but this isn't about them,are you trying to see how many times you can mention them in this thread?

 

[SC_Power]

FWIW, I've worked at a venue that Carr has held shows at, and staff are notified beforehand of potentially offensive content and can withdraw their availability for the event if they want. (And same for any similar events.)

I suspect this is commonplace.

I wonder what happens at cinemas.
Some really disgusting movies out there. I assume staff get the choice to not work, I wouldn’t have a clue.

 

[greatwhiteshark]

Would they have had this theme if WAGs had been present, and if not why not?

Of course not, it’s a boys footy boys day.
Have you ever been to a mad Monday or end of season footy trip?

 

[Sydney Kicker]

Yeah trying to work out how Whitfield goes as a slave owner and gets away with a fine

I wonder if a player went as a pokies addict and simulated committing suicide what sort of punishment would be handed out?