MFC supporter's group to host event at male-only club

[Ethan Tremblay 30,966]

Does that mean women will be able to attend now? Haven’t they heard of cooties??

[In Harmes Way 7,823]

Glad it’s sorted

when I initially opened this thread, I thought Demonland had arranged a fundraiser at Spearmint Rhino

[Biffen 12,947]

I'll be down the Savage.

With the lads.

The woke need not apply.

[The heart beats true 18,145]

15 minutes ago, Biffen said:

I'll be down the Savage.

With the lads.

The woke need not apply.

We’re busy that night anyways.

[Cheap Seats 3,310]

19 minutes ago, In Harmes Way said:

Glad it’s sorted

when I initially opened this thread, I thought Demonland had arranged a fundraiser at Spearmint Rhino

At least women will be invited there.

PS when is this event bring organised?

[sisso 2,580]

How come we have to move the function when McCain can still sell “Man Size” frozen dinners!? I demand an inquiry

[Demonland 73,140]

 

[binman 43,762]

Credit where it is due. Good move. 

[Little Goffy 14,639]

The complete story as told in Mary Poppins;

 

 

And they all lived happily ever after.

 

[Biffen 12,947]

So the point easily missed is women were never ever going to be excluded from the event as the club allows female guests but denies female memberships much as some clubs deny male membership.

Another non-issue made into an issue thewn re-issued.

[Little Goffy 14,639]

42 minutes ago, Biffen said:

So the point easily missed is women were never ever going to be excluded from the event as the club allows female guests but denies female memberships much as some clubs deny male membership.

Another non-issue made into an issue thewn re-issued.

Or is the point that has been easily missed that women should not have to tip their hat for permission to participate in community events according the whims of an ancient and venerable bastion of quite explicit chauvanism?

Even symbolically.

Anyway, the very easy adjustment has been made and you can take your little teacup and it's little storm and sip it till you burst.

[faultydet 7,619]

15 hours ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

Easy.

Done.

 

pissweak pandering.

 

But that is the new world of business, so there you go.

[Demonstone 22,815]

You haven't been triggered by this decision have you snowflake?  

[old dee 23,872]

It was always about being tone deaf, finally the penny dropped!

[TeamPlayedFine39 8,510]

38 minutes ago, faultydet said:

pissweak pandering.

 

But that is the new world of business, so there you go.

Hate it when business panders to the consumer!!!

 

 

[faultydet 7,619]

40 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

Hate it when business panders to the consumer!!!

 

 

The majority of "consumers" want woke-leftism politics to keep the hell away from sport. It is the tiny minority of loud mouthed virtue signallers who demand every organisation kowtow to their leftardism who make this an issue when it is not.

Like I said, it's nothing more than pissweak pandering, but you guys can celebrate your victory. Good for you. ?

[daisycutter 29,738]

wonder what it cost the coterie/club to break the booking at the last minute?

[Sir Why You Little 37,127]

25 minutes ago, faultydet said:

The majority of "consumers" want woke-leftism politics to keep the hell away from sport. It is the tiny minority of loud mouthed virtue signallers who demand every organisation kowtow to their leftardism who make this an issue when it is not.

Like I said, it's nothing more than pissweak pandering, but you guys can celebrate your victory. Good for you. ?

It actually is an issue, a lot of people were very [censored] off, whether you or i give a dam doesn’t matter. 
we need Money and Land from The State  Government so it was not smart to rock the boat

Diplomacy is important when you need something 

[old dee 23,872]

1 hour ago, Sir Why You Little said:

It actually is an issue, a lot of people were very [censored] off, whether you or i give a dam doesn’t matter. 
we need Money and Land from The State  Government so it was not smart to rock the boat

Diplomacy is important when you need something 

Spot on SWYL. 

[Little Goffy 14,639]

1 hour ago, faultydet said:

The majority of "consumers" want woke-leftism politics to keep the hell away from sport. It is the tiny minority of loud mouthed virtue signallers who demand every organisation kowtow to their leftardism who make this an issue when it is not.

Like I said, it's nothing more than pissweak pandering, but you guys can celebrate your victory. Good for you. ?

Calm ya farm.

[Doug Reemer 1,197]

On 3/6/2021 at 6:43 AM, Mickey said:

The ABC is reporting on a coterie group holding its season launch at the male-only Australia Club.

"The event, promoted on the group's social media page, is being held on March 9, the day after International Women's Day.

Featured guests on the night will include Melbourne Football Club president Glen Bartlett and former AFL players Gary Pert, Mark Williams, Adem Yze, Alan Richardson and Garry Lyon."

They've also highlighted the recent change to Bartlett's title, which is seemingly at odds with the choice of venue.

"The Australian Club, established in 1878, excludes women from membership, but has in recent years allowed female guests to visit.

Last month, Fox Sports reported Glen Bartlett's title at Melbourne Football Club had been changed from chairman to president following feedback from female members."

Thoughts? Is it all much ado about nothing, or does it send the wrong signal? 

https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-05/melbourne-football-club-fans-to-host-event-at-male-only-club/13221318

It's an old Business club.. Who cares..

[faultydet 7,619]

 

1 hour ago, Sir Why You Little said:

It actually is an issue, a lot of people were very [censored] off, whether you or i give a dam doesn’t matter. 
we need Money and Land from The State  Government so it was not smart to rock the boat

Diplomacy is important when you need something 

Are you seriously suggesting that holding a question and answer in a room that permits male and women quests, but only male members would have the potential to cost us Government support?

What a ridiculous overreaction. I can't believe you mean what you are saying.

[binman 43,762]

1 hour ago, faultydet said:

 

 women quests, but only male members

Freudian slip?

[old dee 23,872]

3 hours ago, daisycutter said:

wonder what it cost the coterie/club to break the booking at the last minute?

I hope the loss stays with them and they get it right next time dc.

[Sir Why You Little 37,127]

1 hour ago, faultydet said:

 

Are you seriously suggesting that holding a question and answer in a room that permits male and women quests, but only male members would have the potential to cost us Government support?

What a ridiculous overreaction. I can't believe you mean what you are saying.

You haven’t been reading the responses by the wider Community in Melbourne. 
The venue was severely frowned upon. 
 

I have been a Member of the MCC since 1982, back then The MCC Reserve was Men Only 

I thought it was great, but it wouldn’t survive today. The pendulum has swung, as i said before, whether you or i like it Faulty. 
The AFLW has seen to that. (I don’t watch it, but the younger generation does)

You and I may think it is an overreaction, but that is irrelevant 

We have to play the game, if we want some new elite Training Facilities