Are you trying to use the HS comment section as a accurate sample of wider society..?saynta wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 4:34pmI think if you have a look at the comment section in the papers following the articles on Kennett, you will find that most posters agree with me and your views are in the minority.BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 3:57pmWhat a complete and utter load of s***.saynta wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 2:36pmYou are not allowed to tell it how it really is in this PC world. Jeff should have known this no matter how true his observations were.Special wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 6:11am
Backpacker/uni student or according to Jeff “new arrivals” also who have no idea about the game!
Poor Jeff copped abuse for being racist saying that, when in fact it was just the correct observation.
In any case, a hired security guard has little qualifications and are just window dressing.
IF all this was a REAL issue then wouldn’t police be doing the patrols???
Onya bike Gil, and go get a proper haircut when you leave.
Firstly, you can still say what you want. The only difference is, thankfully, that when you speak s*** and/or be a total prick - you get called on it.
I can't fathom how people think that's a bad thing.
As for the specific comments by Kennett, he's making an assumption based on someone's appearance that they're 'new arrivals'. And you sit there and say 'he's telling it how it really is'??? Seriously?
And secondly, he's stating that if you weren't born here, you know norhing about the football???! WTF?
And you sit there and say 'he's telling it how it really is'??? Seriously?
Do you have any idea how ignorant that sounds??
You're allowed to say it, but how can you possibly have a sook when people call you on how utterly stupid it is?
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I’m pretty sure the cricket does this, as in there’s a ‘family zone’ where they don’t sell alcohol.Brunswicksainter wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 4:29pm Just a suggestion... why dont they consider imposing separate seating zones at games e.g. a fan terrace (must be over 16-18 years to be in this area) and dedicated family zones for young families and less animated fans. Seems like an easy fix, could also bring back the glory days of old terrace and active fan areas at suburban grounds i.e The Animal enclosure. This is a commonly used strategy across European soccer grounds.
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Gilligan is too dumb to understand thisThe_Dud wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 4:37pmI’m pretty sure the cricket does this, as in there’s a ‘family zone’ where they don’t sell alcohol.Brunswicksainter wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 4:29pm Just a suggestion... why dont they consider imposing separate seating zones at games e.g. a fan terrace (must be over 16-18 years to be in this area) and dedicated family zones for young families and less animated fans. Seems like an easy fix, could also bring back the glory days of old terrace and active fan areas at suburban grounds i.e The Animal enclosure. This is a commonly used strategy across European soccer grounds.
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You really are a Dud.The_Dud wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 11:18am Buying a ticket to the footy doesn’t give you the right to abuse or intimidate people.
The idea was correct but the execution was poor, they’ll iron out the problems.
What’s worse, getting asked by a security guard to calm down or getting your head punched in by some flog in the crowd (which we’ve seen a number of times already this year)?
Don’t act like an entitled flog and there won’t be an issue, it’s not that hard.
I can carry on if I like.
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Cry me a river.BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 3:57pmWhat a complete and utter load of s***.saynta wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 2:36pmYou are not allowed to tell it how it really is in this PC world. Jeff should have known this no matter how true his observations were.Special wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 6:11am
Backpacker/uni student or according to Jeff “new arrivals” also who have no idea about the game!
Poor Jeff copped abuse for being racist saying that, when in fact it was just the correct observation.
In any case, a hired security guard has little qualifications and are just window dressing.
IF all this was a REAL issue then wouldn’t police be doing the patrols???
Onya bike Gil, and go get a proper haircut when you leave.
Firstly, you can still say what you want. The only difference is, thankfully, that when you speak s*** and/or be a total prick - you get called on it.
I can't fathom how people think that's a bad thing.
As for the specific comments by Kennett, he's making an assumption based on someone's appearance that they're 'new arrivals'. And you sit there and say 'he's telling it how it really is'??? Seriously?
And secondly, he's stating that if you weren't born here, you know norhing about the football???! WTF?
And you sit there and say 'he's telling it how it really is'??? Seriously?
Do you have any idea how ignorant that sounds??
You're allowed to say it, but how can you possibly have a sook when people call you on how utterly stupid it is?
Sanyta and Jeff are right.
Fairly high odds they are right based on appearances. You’re just being another PC fool towing the line.
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Is that you Mr Anning?Special wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 4:44pmYou really are a Dud.The_Dud wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 11:18am Buying a ticket to the footy doesn’t give you the right to abuse or intimidate people.
The idea was correct but the execution was poor, they’ll iron out the problems.
What’s worse, getting asked by a security guard to calm down or getting your head punched in by some flog in the crowd (which we’ve seen a number of times already this year)?
Don’t act like an entitled flog and there won’t be an issue, it’s not that hard.
I can carry on if I like.
You can stay on the couch at home
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Thanks for the support mate.Special wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 4:47pmCry me a river.BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 3:57pmWhat a complete and utter load of s***.saynta wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 2:36pmYou are not allowed to tell it how it really is in this PC world. Jeff should have known this no matter how true his observations were.Special wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 6:11am
Backpacker/uni student or according to Jeff “new arrivals” also who have no idea about the game!
Poor Jeff copped abuse for being racist saying that, when in fact it was just the correct observation.
In any case, a hired security guard has little qualifications and are just window dressing.
IF all this was a REAL issue then wouldn’t police be doing the patrols???
Onya bike Gil, and go get a proper haircut when you leave.
Firstly, you can still say what you want. The only difference is, thankfully, that when you speak s*** and/or be a total prick - you get called on it.
I can't fathom how people think that's a bad thing.
As for the specific comments by Kennett, he's making an assumption based on someone's appearance that they're 'new arrivals'. And you sit there and say 'he's telling it how it really is'??? Seriously?
And secondly, he's stating that if you weren't born here, you know norhing about the football???! WTF?
And you sit there and say 'he's telling it how it really is'??? Seriously?
Do you have any idea how ignorant that sounds??
You're allowed to say it, but how can you possibly have a sook when people call you on how utterly stupid it is?
Sanyta and Jeff are right.
Fairly high odds they are right based on appearances. You’re just being another PC fool towing the line.
I think if you were a true football supporter/follower, you would be watching the football, not the spectators.
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That really is offensive dudley.The_Dud wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 5:01pmIs that you Mr Anning?Special wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 4:44pmYou really are a Dud.The_Dud wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 11:18am Buying a ticket to the footy doesn’t give you the right to abuse or intimidate people.
The idea was correct but the execution was poor, they’ll iron out the problems.
What’s worse, getting asked by a security guard to calm down or getting your head punched in by some flog in the crowd (which we’ve seen a number of times already this year)?
Don’t act like an entitled flog and there won’t be an issue, it’s not that hard.
I can carry on if I like.
You can stay on the couch at home
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I particularly liked this comment from a herald sun reader.
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Why should McLachlan be surprised that fans feel alienated from the AFL. He constantly lectures fans about what social views are acceptable and acts as though he considers most fans to be racist, sexist, homophobic bigots who need to be taught how to behave properly.
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Why should McLachlan be surprised that fans feel alienated from the AFL. He constantly lectures fans about what social views are acceptable and acts as though he considers most fans to be racist, sexist, homophobic bigots who need to be taught how to behave properly.
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If someone’s not a racist, sexist, homophobic bigot then why would it bother them, and why would they feel alienated?saynta wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 5:41pm I particularly liked this comment from a herald sun reader.
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Why should McLachlan be surprised that fans feel alienated from the AFL. He constantly lectures fans about what social views are acceptable and acts as though he considers most fans to be racist, sexist, homophobic bigots who need to be taught how to behave properly.
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Do I get a prize for guessing which paper?saynta wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 4:34pmI think if you have a look at the comment section in the papers following the articles on Kennett, you will find that most posters agree with me and your views are in the minority.BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 3:57pmWhat a complete and utter load of s***.saynta wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 2:36pmYou are not allowed to tell it how it really is in this PC world. Jeff should have known this no matter how true his observations were.Special wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 6:11am
Backpacker/uni student or according to Jeff “new arrivals” also who have no idea about the game!
Poor Jeff copped abuse for being racist saying that, when in fact it was just the correct observation.
In any case, a hired security guard has little qualifications and are just window dressing.
IF all this was a REAL issue then wouldn’t police be doing the patrols???
Onya bike Gil, and go get a proper haircut when you leave.
Firstly, you can still say what you want. The only difference is, thankfully, that when you speak s*** and/or be a total prick - you get called on it.
I can't fathom how people think that's a bad thing.
As for the specific comments by Kennett, he's making an assumption based on someone's appearance that they're 'new arrivals'. And you sit there and say 'he's telling it how it really is'??? Seriously?
And secondly, he's stating that if you weren't born here, you know norhing about the football???! WTF?
And you sit there and say 'he's telling it how it really is'??? Seriously?
Do you have any idea how ignorant that sounds??
You're allowed to say it, but how can you possibly have a sook when people call you on how utterly stupid it is?
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Re: AFL Overkill
9:19 amJune 18, 2019
Highlight
'I'VE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT'
Michael Randall
Extraordinary vision has emerged of a security guard almost attempt to break up a tussle at an AFL venue … on the field.
Footage aired on Fox Footy’s On The Couch on Monday night showed Kangaroo Jack Ziebell and Giant Heath Shaw wrestling near the boundary line during their two teams’ match at Blundstone Arena on Sunday afternoon.
– BEN WATERWORTH, FOX SPORTS
FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/2KXqtNR
Highlight
'I'VE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT'
Michael Randall
Extraordinary vision has emerged of a security guard almost attempt to break up a tussle at an AFL venue … on the field.
Footage aired on Fox Footy’s On The Couch on Monday night showed Kangaroo Jack Ziebell and Giant Heath Shaw wrestling near the boundary line during their two teams’ match at Blundstone Arena on Sunday afternoon.
– BEN WATERWORTH, FOX SPORTS
FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/2KXqtNR
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I didn't think anyone believed this anymore.Enrico_Misso wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 12:33am
The football public own the sport.
The AFL administer it.
The AFL own it and it's all about brand protection.
Have the courage to call out r ACE ism
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This bizarre occurrence in some way exemplifies Jeff Kennett's main worry- that the people employed to do crowd control do not know football! How else to explain the action of the security guard? If you have people with no experience of a football crowd, no experience as a fan now attempting to evaluate behaviour, judging who is right or wrong with any complaint and authorised to evict a paying patron then I can see a problem. It has nothing to do with nationality. Of course he expressed the idea poorly so his main point was lost, only for it to appear just as he suspected!saynta wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 6:13pm 9:19 amJune 18, 2019
Highlight
'I'VE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT'
Michael Randall
Extraordinary vision has emerged of a security guard almost attempt to break up a tussle at an AFL venue … on the field.
Footage aired on Fox Footy’s On The Couch on Monday night showed Kangaroo Jack Ziebell and Giant Heath Shaw wrestling near the boundary line during their two teams’ match at Blundstone Arena on Sunday afternoon.
– BEN WATERWORTH, FOX SPORTS
FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/2KXqtNR
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He specifically stated that based on the colour of their skin, they're newcomers to Australia.6621104 wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 7:09pm
This bizarre occurrence in some way exemplifies Jeff Kennett's main worry- that the people employed to do crowd control do not know football! How else to explain the action of the security guard? If you have people with no experience of a football crowd, no experience as a fan now attempting to evaluate behaviour, judging who is right or wrong with any complaint and authorised to evict a paying patron then I can see a problem. It has nothing to do with nationality. Of course he expressed the idea poorly so his main point was lost, only for it to appear just as he suspected!
That is just simply idiotic. Racist or not, it's one of the most ignorant and stupid comments I've ever heard.
Then, to top it off, he follows it up by stating that unless you're born here, you don't understand football!!!??
You're right, it has nothing to do with nationality - but Kennett specifically made it so.
I know dozens of Indian and Asian people that were born here. Shock!
And I know plenty of others that weren't born here, that are nuts for the footy. Shock!!
Looking at someone, and drawing conclusions about them based on their race, including their ability to do their job - is pretty much the definition of racist.
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A policeman tried to intervene at Moorabbin one day when Plugger was mauling Neil Cordy.
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BarryGrogan, you can hide behind the racist accusation if you like, you will get no argument from me about your definition and I suspect Jeff also has had second thoughts about how he expressed his concern. BUT his concern insofar as I understand it was- what assurance do we, the paying public have that the people charged with crowd behaviour management have the understanding and skills to do so fairly.
In my estimation, the antics of the guard who attempted to rush onto the field suggest that he , at least, and in all likelihood some others (presuming they all went through the same employment screening) do not only not understand football but also do not understand their role.
In my estimation, the antics of the guard who attempted to rush onto the field suggest that he , at least, and in all likelihood some others (presuming they all went through the same employment screening) do not only not understand football but also do not understand their role.
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There's no issue with those concerns.
Those concerns however have nothing to do with Kennett straight out being racist with his comments.
The only way his comments can be interpreted, is that only white men that were born in Australia are capable of being security guards.
It's completely preposterous, and outright racist.
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And?saynta wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 5:41pm I particularly liked this comment from a herald sun reader.
"Brian W
6 hours ago
Why should McLachlan be surprised that fans feel alienated from the AFL. He constantly lectures fans about what social views are acceptable and acts as though he considers most fans to be racist, sexist, homophobic bigots who need to be taught how to behave properly.
I don't know why the racists, bigots, sexists and homophobes don't just own it.
If you think what Kennett said is 'telling it how it is', you're racist. You might not be KKK racist - but you're racist.
Full stop.
Just accept it.
If you voted against gay marriage, you're a homophobe. Full stop.
You might not hate guys - but you're still against them havibg the same rights as straight people. Homophobe.
Accept it.
Kennett whined "How dare you call me racist! I'm pro-immigration!" - immediately after he said that only white guys are capable of performing a security role at the footy.
He might not be Tony Abbott level racist - but he's racist. He might not be a bad person, but he's racist.
Just accept it.
These people embarrass themselves when they deny it.
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Yeah, because European soccer is exactly the model we want to emulate!Brunswicksainter wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 4:29pm Just a suggestion... why dont they consider imposing separate seating zones at games e.g. a fan terrace (must be over 16-18 years to be in this area) and dedicated family zones for young families and less animated fans. Seems like an easy fix, could also bring back the glory days of old terrace and active fan areas at suburban grounds i.e The Animal enclosure. This is a commonly used strategy across European soccer grounds.
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Why wouldn't it be im? not sure if you've been to premier league or bundesliga game but the passion, atmosphere and fan engagement is significantly better than the AFL. We should at least try to take some positives from it.freely wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 8:58pmYeah, because European soccer is exactly the model we want to emulate!Brunswicksainter wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 4:29pm Just a suggestion... why dont they consider imposing separate seating zones at games e.g. a fan terrace (must be over 16-18 years to be in this area) and dedicated family zones for young families and less animated fans. Seems like an easy fix, could also bring back the glory days of old terrace and active fan areas at suburban grounds i.e The Animal enclosure. This is a commonly used strategy across European soccer grounds.![]()
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That is bizarre.saynta wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 6:13pm 9:19 amJune 18, 2019
Highlight
'I'VE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT'
Michael Randall
Extraordinary vision has emerged of a security guard almost attempt to break up a tussle at an AFL venue … on the field.
Footage aired on Fox Footy’s On The Couch on Monday night showed Kangaroo Jack Ziebell and Giant Heath Shaw wrestling near the boundary line during their two teams’ match at Blundstone Arena on Sunday afternoon.
– BEN WATERWORTH, FOX SPORTS
FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/2KXqtNR
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Sounds like a nuanced argument.BarryGrogan wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 8:56pmAnd?saynta wrote: ↑Tue 18 Jun 2019 5:41pm I particularly liked this comment from a herald sun reader.
"Brian W
6 hours ago
Why should McLachlan be surprised that fans feel alienated from the AFL. He constantly lectures fans about what social views are acceptable and acts as though he considers most fans to be racist, sexist, homophobic bigots who need to be taught how to behave properly.
I don't know why the racists, bigots, sexists and homophobes don't just own it.
If you think what Kennett said is 'telling it how it is', you're racist. You might not be KKK racist - but you're racist.
Full stop.
Just accept it.
If you voted against gay marriage, you're a homophobe. Full stop.
You might not hate guys - but you're still against them havibg the same rights as straight people. Homophobe.
Accept it.
Kennett whined "How dare you call me racist! I'm pro-immigration!" - immediately after he said that only white guys are capable of performing a security role at the footy.
He might not be Tony Abbott level racist - but he's racist. He might not be a bad person, but he's racist.
Just accept it.
These people embarrass themselves when they deny it.
By your prInciples, Dick Smith is a racist then.
I was going to say you’re being black and white, but I did’t want to offend anyone.
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