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Nearly had a heart attack when I read that!Thats a fake news account
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Nearly had a heart attack when I read that!Thats a fake news account
Its Melbourne. Get a grip.
Oh yeah?
Haven’t seen YOU moving here…
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You mean the other, original F word?I remember, back in the “olden days”, when using the F word was an absolute shocker.
These days it’s a f…g adjective in common usage.
( Yeah, I know I’m dating myself)
Been here lately ?.Its Melbourne. Get a grip.
Honest question. Are all slurs considered a suspendible offence or only racial and homophobic slurs?
Can they say stuff about each other's partners... families... etc?
I tend to agree with this but I'm sure the sensitive ones who look after our moral welfare these days will see it differently.
To me it's just an insult. I doubt anyone would know the sexual persuasion of someone they're saying it to. Obviously if it was said to a gay person they would take umbrage with it.
It's a bit like the everyday usage by Americans of motherf***er. I'm sure they're not inferring their targets are all doing it with their mum's. Just an insult.
Maybe they need a list of examples with corresponding penalties. I wonder what happens when you call an opponent an "umpire"? I'm also curious as to whether those who were targeted were actually offended, or is it a just a gotcha moment?I'm genuinely interested if anyone knows the answer to this
Maybe they need a list of examples with corresponding penalties. I wonder what happens when you call an opponent an "umpire"? I'm also curious as to whether those who were targeted were actually offended, or is it a just a gotcha moment?
Either way, if he's done it, he's a silly boy and will cop a whack.
Its Melbourne. Get a grip.
Nearly had a heart attack when I read that!
The word used (multiple times) was the F word that rhymes with maggot. Always will be a homophobic slur and he deserves a suspension. If that sends him home, so be it. AFL have been strong on this (OK, they have since Clarko) and should continue to be so
FFS it was Pride Game day
Sorry to play devils advocate (well actually I'm not) but there's a definite "we have to look for excuses cos hes one of ours" vibe going on in this thread now.
I hope he's thoroughly educated on the hurt his words can have
It's not like he's running around hitting blokes and you can put in him a bear hug.One thing that I’d like to know is if he’s said it to multiple players, surely some of his team mates heard it and should’ve shown some leadership.
Regardless I reckon Ross will handle this in typical fashion
People taking offense to crap said on the field is a joke.I tend to agree with this but I'm sure the sensitive ones who look after our moral welfare these days will see it differently.
To me it's just an insult. I doubt anyone would know the sexual persuasion of someone they're saying it to. Obviously if it was said to a gay person they would take umbrage with it.
It's a bit like the everyday usage by Americans of motherf***er. I'm sure they're not inferring their targets are all doing it with their mum's. Just an insult.
Nicky Winmars own son quit footy early due to shit like this. We complain about no father sons well theres one that never even tried due to the footy community accepting that kind of crap.People taking offense to crap said on the field is a joke.
Toughen up - I have been called far worse - but who cares
I’d expect some of the more experienced guys to pull him aside and calm him down or give him some direction. Yes , is that so unreasonable?It's not like he's running around hitting blokes and you can put in him a bear hug.
Do you want them to put their hand over his mouth or run round putting their fingers in the opposition players' ears?
It has been going on forever , impossible to stop and in most cases it's his word against his - calling someone a c/cksucker --- really bad and imo who caresNicky Winmars own son quit footy early due to shit like this. We complain about no father sons well theres one that never even tried due to the footy community accepting that kind of crap.
No, I’m not looking for excuses. You can’t say that these days and he’ll cop a punishment.The word used (multiple times) was the F word that rhymes with maggot. Always will be a homophobic slur and he deserves a suspension. If that sends him home, so be it. AFL have been strong on this (OK, they have since Clarko) and should continue to be so
FFS it was Pride Game day
Sorry to play devils advocate (well actually I'm not) but there's a definite "we have to look for excuses cos hes one of ours" vibe going on in this thread now.
I hope he's thoroughly educated on the hurt his words can have
Send this man to live in Footscray for a month!!!
It's not like he's running around hitting blokes and you can put in him a bear hug.
Do you want them to put their hand over his mouth or run round putting their fingers in the opposition players' ears?
Knoffler changed the lyrics. LOLThe word used (multiple times) was the F word that rhymes with maggot. Always will be a homophobic slur and he deserves a suspension. If that sends him home, so be it. AFL have been strong on this (OK, they have since Clarko) and should continue to be so
FFS it was Pride Game day
Sorry to play devils advocate (well actually I'm not) but there's a definite "we have to look for excuses cos hes one of ours" vibe going on in this thread now.
I hope he's thoroughly educated on the hurt his words can have
Yep agree, but he can do all that while hes serving a suspensionI reckon throwing weeks at players who make any slur is regressive. The media trial, the obvious absence etc. 50% of the people will rile and not understand the punishment.
It would be far better to take players aside and put them into a program away from media. Get someone like Jason Ball into talk about their experiences and why it matters. If it repeats then make it punitive. Punishment is meant to be a deterrent but doesn't seem to work.
If Lance got to know a guy like Jason Ball he's going to know a person that he hopefully respects and doesn't want to hurt. That's a much better system.