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It's hilarious how this very minor issue has triggered the "Old man shouting at clouds" brigade.  

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    On 13/01/2024 at 09:14, daisycutter said:

    i think it's more to do with aflw than afl.  there's your reason.

    But it shouldn’t be more to do with the AFLW. Why would/should it be? It’s not like the no white shorts ruling - which only applies to the AFLW - a decision that was made because research was showing that having to wear white shorts was stopping many young girls from continuing to play footy once they reached early teens. There’s no reason for the W comp to be any different to the M in terms of disclosing a player’s weight. 

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    14 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

    It's hilarious how this very minor issue has triggered the "Old man shouting at clouds" brigade.  

    Or old woman!!!! 🤣

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    Changed ‘women’ to ‘woman’ since there’s only one old woman shouting at clouds that I know of 😁

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    1 hour ago, Demonstone said:

    It's hilarious how this very minor issue has triggered the "Old man shouting at clouds" brigade.  

    Don’t get me started on cloud seeding, Chem trails etc.

    It triggers me.

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    2 hours ago, Demonstone said:

    It's hilarious how this very minor issue has triggered the "Old man shouting at clouds" brigade.  

    What would you rather shout at. The clouds or your missus. Clouds are much safer.

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    3 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    But it shouldn’t be more to do with the AFLW. Why would/should it be? It’s not like the no white shorts ruling - which only applies to the AFLW - a decision that was made because research was showing that having to wear white shorts was stopping many young girls from continuing to play footy once they reached early teens. There’s no reason for the W comp to be any different to the M in terms of disclosing a player’s weight. 

    It happens in the WAFL weekly footy Budget only the male listed players across all grades have their weight published the female players don’t it’s height only 

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    2 hours ago, Pennant St Dee said:

    It happens in the WAFL weekly footy Budget only the male listed players across all grades have their weight published the female players don’t it’s height only 

    Do they measure people or do the players just tell (whoever) what their height is?  

    Height person:  What height are you?

    Player:  I'm 190 centimeters

    HP : Are you sure, you don't look that tall?

    Player:  You're not allowed to talk to me like that

    HP:  You're right, sorry.  See you later, titch!  Next!!

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    2 hours ago, Pennant St Dee said:

    It happens in the WAFL weekly footy Budget only the male listed players across all grades have their weight published the female players don’t it’s height only 

    That’s ridiculous. Publish everyone’s weight or no one’s weight. I can’t imagine there’d be female athletes who’re against having their weight known. If they are, maybe they’re in the wrong profession. 🤷‍♀️ 

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    19 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    That’s ridiculous. Publish everyone’s weight or no one’s weight. I can’t imagine there’d be female athletes who’re against having their weight known. If they are, maybe they’re in the wrong profession. 🤷‍♀️ 

    well, i now won't be able to say "who's that big sheila in the ruck" 

    and presumably "who's that big fella in the ruck".  😲

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    1 hour ago, Macca said:

    Do they measure people or do the players just tell (whoever) what their height is?  

    Height person:  What height are you?

    Player:  I'm 190 centimeters

    HP : Are you sure, you don't look that tall?

    Player:  You're not allowed to talk to me like that

    HP:  You're right, sorry.  See you later, titch!  Next!!

    Every players height and weight gets done from development through seniors and done every season 

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    6 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

    Every players height and weight gets done from development through seniors and done every season 

    I was being flippant, PSD

    Although, I do question the actual height of a few players but I won't name names!

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    I just do not understand how reporting weight would be offensive..

    we are talking about weight due to muscle mass, not obese fat.. (mostly)

    what is  next, we do not report weight in boxing.?

     

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    Next will be height as short players may feel offended. [censored].

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    44 minutes ago, Jibroni said:

    Next will be height as short players may feel offended. [censored].

    Stop offending people…..

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    So... can we say that player x is as wide as they are high?😁

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    Only if his surname is "Choad"

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    Weird move by AFL, think there are more pressing issues. Seems like a political correctness agenda. Might make match ups a little tricker for opposition analysts with access to oppositions heights only. Might have to get WikiLeaks onto this stuff.

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    According to Ch7 the aFL have made the move so that players won’t be “Fat Shamed”, what an absolute load of garbage. Oohh I am so Woke I can’t stand up straight. Lol.!!!!

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    this is what is bizarre

    reporting of weight is not about fat shaming in elite sport...

    mostly it is interesting for the young new rookies...

    is new player x  90+kg's,  ooh they may be able to play 1st year.

    is player x 70kg,  Ok, they are a few years away, they need to PUT ON A FEW KG'S...

    strength/muscle bulk mass vs agility/speed debate.... nothing to do with fat, because elite players are not fat.

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    13 hours ago, picket fence said:

    So... can we say that player x is as wide as they are high?😁

     

    7 hours ago, Checker Mate said:

    Only if his surname is "Choad"

    😅

    Edited by Ethan Tremblay

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    The fat shaming was the old skin folds test, you would come off your break and see the callipers and you knew your were in trouble.  Then coming back after Christmas always 3-4km time trail and skin fold test.

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    1 hour ago, drdrake said:

    The fat shaming was the old skin folds test, you would come off your break and see the callipers and you knew your were in trouble.  Then coming back after Christmas always 3-4km time trail and skin fold test.

    The dreaded callipers. 😱
    One afternoon last week Fritta was at his mum’s. She said, “Are you staying for dinner, Bayles?” He said, “Depends on what you’re cooking, I’ve got a fat-pinch and a 2k-er tomorrow.” She was cooking a creamy pasta dish. He didn’t stay for dinner. 😁

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