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A very well written piece about all this by an Aboriginal. My thoughts on all this mirror those of this Aboriginals thoughts. Is he being racist I wonder.

http://theblacksteamtrain.blogspot.com.au/2015/07/the-wayland-smithers-school-of.html

Even though i think many in this affair are over reacting, I have to agree with the poster who said that, at some stage, you have no right to decide if comments/booing or whatever, are offensive. The person on the end of it is the one who decides how he feels about it, and in Goodes case, he has decided that its racist.

Even though I think he is thin skinned, he is the one copping the boos, or abuse from over the fence, so I guess he is in a better position than I, to decide if its racist or not.

I think people can exacerbate an issue by complaining about it, but if all of the players from oppo teams think they should take a stand, then there is probably something to it Munga.

I think the booing should stop because of the bullying overtone it has become just recently. My beef is with the media labelling all and sundry racist. Ive never liked Goodes but it is obviously affecting him so on that point it now is bullying.

I won't boo Goodes because this has become sensitive for him, but don't tell me what i am thinking
 

I knew this would all blow up when Carlton supporters threw imaginary spears onto the field in Goodes direction.

I think the booing should stop because of the bullying overtone it has become just recently. My beef is with the media labelling all and sundry racist. Ive never liked Goodes but it is obviously affecting him so on that point it now is bullying.

I won't boo Goodes because this has become sensitive for him, but don't tell me what i am thinking

I too have an issue with the clowns labelling everyone who boos as racist.


Let's award Sydney the four points if anyone boos Goodes during a game. That will certainly put an end to it. Perhaps a notice on the scoreboard that you're not allowed to boo him. The message to not smoke inside the MCG has definitely stopped people from smoking there.

Let's award Sydney the four points if anyone boos Goodes during a game. That will certainly put an end to it. Perhaps a notice on the scoreboard that you're not allowed to boo him. The message to not smoke inside the MCG has definitely stopped people from smoking there.

Nah, let's just throw eggs at the those who boo. That is the solution proposed by the AFL players association.

No wonder the great game of AFL has down the toilet. We need new leaders, simple as that. Vlad was a dismal failure and Gil is worse.

They guys simply cannot handle issues. They bungled the drug saga, now they are bungling every issue that crops up.

Nah, let's just throw eggs at the those who boo. That is the solution proposed by the AFL players association.

No wonder the great game of AFL has down the toilet. We need new leaders, simple as that. Vlad was a dismal failure and Gil is worse.

They guys simply cannot handle issues. They bungled the drug saga, now they are bungling every issue that crops up.

I think Gill is a mess but to be fair the Phil Walsh situation was handled well. Other than that....
 

I think Gill is a mess but to be fair the Phil Walsh situation was handled well. Other than that....

That was more of an unfortunate tragedy, primarily handed by the clubs.

I'd argue that it was handled well because the clubs handled it - not the AFL.

Are we allowed to "boo" Richmond because we don't like them or is that not allowed anymore?


Are we allowed to "boo" Richmond because we don't like them or is that not allowed anymore?

They are wearing an Indigenous strip, so no. I will have to egg you.

That was more of an unfortunate tragedy, primarily handed by the clubs.

I'd argue that it was handled well because the clubs handled it - not the AFL.

Fair call

Let's award Sydney the four points if anyone boos Goodes during a game. That will certainly put an end to it. Perhaps a notice on the scoreboard that you're not allowed to boo him. The message to not smoke inside the MCG has definitely stopped people from smoking there.

Brilliant plan Pineapple. Just a tiny flaw - the Sydney supporter who puts on an opposition jumper and hurls abuse, thereby ensuring a top two Sydney finish. Or if he plays on next year, they go through the season, including GF, undefeated. But as I say, apart from that incredibly minor problem, genius.

Nah, let's just throw eggs at the those who boo. That is the solution proposed by the AFL players association.

No wonder the great game of AFL has down the toilet. We need new leaders, simple as that. Vlad was a dismal failure and Gil is worse.

They guys simply cannot handle issues. They bungled the drug saga, now they are bungling every issue that crops up.

Throwing eggs is common assault,so thats not such a good idea. Though it is in a football context so we'll let it go.

Brilliant plan Pineapple. Just a tiny flaw - the Sydney supporter who puts on an opposition jumper and hurls abuse, thereby ensuring a top two finish. Or if he plays on next year, they go through the season, including GF, undefeated. But as I say, apart from that incredibly minor problem, genius.

No problem there. It fits nicely with the AFL narrative which puts Sydney in contention and hopefully winning another flag. Refer Barry Hall not guilty decision after belting Maguire in the prelim final, No bizarre decision is beyond these people.

No problem there. It fits nicely with the AFL narrative which puts Sydney in contention and hopefully winning another flag. Refer Barry Hall not guilty decision after belting Maguire in the prelim final, No bizarre decision is beyond these people.

Fair point.

They are wearing an Indigenous strip, so no. I will have to egg you.

As long as we can fight back green street hooligan style that's OK.

How far does this have to go, does anyone care about color anymore?

As long as we can fight back green street hooligan style that's OK.

How far does this have to go, does anyone care about color anymore?

Yeah, we care about the 'red and blue'. Now we just gotta get our players on board.

Throwing eggs is common assault,so thats not such a good idea. Though it is in a football context so we'll let it go.

how about throwing pineapples then? :)


I’m against the Dees wearing indigenous armbands in support of Goodes.

I’m FOR the Dees wearing indigenous armbands in support of indigenous people (of whom Goodes is just one member).

how about throwing pineapples then? :)

Listen Daisy, there's only one Pineapple advocating nonsensical solutions here. Stick to what you do best.
 

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