Was looking at photos of a NYE dress up party i hosted back in 2000 and there were a couple of mates dressed in black face paint. One was Neville the concrete aboriginal from Kingswood Country. This was pre-Adam Goodes era. I don't remember anyone being offended or even commenting. But times have changed and we have to change with them. Racism, terrorism and sexual violence is regularly in the news and is not at all funny in any way. Most people know someone who has been affected by these things one way or another. And yes, the AFL are constantly drumming it into the players about this stuff. It sure as hell is in my face all the time, so i can imagine the clubs and league are talking about these topics with the players.Crazy to think this country is enduring a violence against women epidemic yet so many people think making rape and sexual assault jokes is ok.
Would heartily recommend discussing this topic with the women in your lives to gain a better understanding of why 'silly jokes' and dressing up as sexual offenders actually impacts them.
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People in their 20's aren't the final product of themselves. Young guys(and girls, particularly guys) make dumb decisions when they are young. Not a problem acknowledging that. I think I've said while the behaviour is very poor, i don't think anyone should be suspended over this. However, i agree with the AFL in being disappointed in the leaders at that club. I'm actually staggered not one leader spoke up and said that these topics and making fun of them is pretty appalling.