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Do Melbourne supporters want politics in the game?

red&blue1982
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With the finals looming, and the AFL being actively taking a stance in political movements over the last decade; we're no doubt going to be subjected to the AFL promoting their viewpoint/position.

Personally, I think the fans are the backbone of the great game.

I'd like to know how Melbourne fans feel about this?

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    No.
    I watch the footy for the footy.
    Not the propaganda.

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    I agree, we all have our opinion and it's not up to the AFL, or one of the big Banks to tell me what I should do or say.

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    If this topic is being raised because of the recent referendum, then I have no issue with it as that was supposed to be apolitical (it was being pushed from both sides of the political fence)… I would be concerned though if they were pushing a particular political party.

    I would much rather see sporting organisations completely distance themselves from any kind of advertising/promotion relating to alcohol and gambling.

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    I think this thread in the very least should be closed if not removed entirely. It could easily cause distention,  poor behaviour and name calling. The risk is just too high. 

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    1 minute ago, old dee said:

    I think this thread in the very least should be closed if not removed entirely. It could easily cause distention,  poor behaviour and name calling. The risk is just too high. 

    Careful od, we will have more posts deleted...

    ...at least they can't banish this thread to Siberia, it is already there !😵‍💫

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    1 minute ago, Lucifers Hero said:

    Careful od, we will have more posts deleted...

    ...at least they can't banish this thread to Siberia, it is already there !😵‍💫

    I realise the risk I am taking LH but standards must be upheld!!!!

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    1 minute ago, old dee said:

    I realise the risk I am taking LH but standards must be upheld!!!!

    I have this feeling that it was our banter this morning that resulted in the No BS thread being banished to Siberia.

    I was shocked to see our lighthearted posts deleted then astounded to see the whole thread removed from the main board.

    Like you I am taking a big risk with my longevity on this site but no one reads this thread so we should be safe...:rolleyes:

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    3 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

    I have this feeling that it was our banter this morning that resulted in the No BS thread being banished to Siberia.

    I was shocked to see our lighthearted posts deleted then astounded to see the whole thread removed from the main board.

    Like you I am taking a big risk with my longevity on this site but no one reads this thread so we should be safe...:rolleyes:

    Surely the mods are not that sensitive? And I just paid my membership. 

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    15 hours ago, old dee said:

    Surely the mods are not that sensitive? 

    Hopefully not...

     

    Edited by Lucifers Hero

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