Weight Issues

[Demonstone 19,115]

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

[WalkingCivilWar 31,464]

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. 

[WalkingCivilWar 31,464]

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!!!! 🤣

Edited January 14 by WalkingCivilWar
Changed ‘women’ to ‘woman’ since there’s only one old woman shouting at clouds that I know of 😁

[layzie 28,723]

This is a joke right?

[Biffen 12,323]

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.

[dl4e 5,583]

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.

[Pennant St Dee 11,257]

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 

[Macca 16,173]

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!!

Edited January 14 by Macca

[WalkingCivilWar 31,464]

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. 🤷‍♀️ 

[daisycutter 28,516]

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".  😲

Edited January 14 by daisycutter

[Pennant St Dee 11,257]

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 

[Macca 16,173]

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!

[redandbluemakepurple 318]

Looking at the main pic on the MFC site,  Salem is carrying an extra 3 - 4 kgs and Spargo is carrying 4 - 5 kgs.  But now we will never know :(

[red and blue forever 781]

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.?

 

[Jibroni 4,055]

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

[Sir Why You Little 34,444]

44 minutes ago, Jibroni said:

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

Stop offending people…..

[picket fence 15,150]

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

[Checker Mate 125]

Only if his surname is "Choad"

[Lexinator 761]

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.

[DeeZone 7,715]

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.!!!!

[red and blue forever 781]

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.

[Ethan Tremblay 28,388]

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 January 15 by Ethan Tremblay

[drdrake 3,037]

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.

[WalkingCivilWar 31,464]

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. 😁

[Ethan Tremblay 28,388]

Creating an issue where there wasn’t one. 

Edited January 16 by Ethan Tremblay