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Re: Adam Goodes
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Re: Re: Changes v Hawks
Some of its racist, some of its cause he's a cheat, some of its cause its putting him off his game, some of its sheep mentality. Some of its the way he has responded. Some of its cause he is perceived as a tool. There is a load of tall poppy syndrome thrown in.
Its a shame its become so political.
Its a shame he has been really hurt by it. But its been going on towards public figures in all societies in every age. Especially in sport.
Loads of player cop it. In this case its just snowballed. I have no problem with anyone standing by goodes, but the way so many have labeled it as racism n have no appreciation that there are other issues involved is poor form.
A survey on the hun says 80% of people believe it is not "solely" racist. But the 20% beating the politically correct drum are ignoring the complexity of the issue and slamming many as racist who are in no way such. But just posting this makes me racist apparently.
All that said I hope that it stops as he is obviously in a bad place after it all. Also its giving all AFL fans a bad rap.
Lets swing it back onto Tird and watch him claim he has an indigenous heritage.
Some of its racist, some of its cause he's a cheat, some of its cause its putting him off his game, some of its sheep mentality. Some of its the way he has responded. Some of its cause he is perceived as a tool. There is a load of tall poppy syndrome thrown in.
Its a shame its become so political.
Its a shame he has been really hurt by it. But its been going on towards public figures in all societies in every age. Especially in sport.
Loads of player cop it. In this case its just snowballed. I have no problem with anyone standing by goodes, but the way so many have labeled it as racism n have no appreciation that there are other issues involved is poor form.
A survey on the hun says 80% of people believe it is not "solely" racist. But the 20% beating the politically correct drum are ignoring the complexity of the issue and slamming many as racist who are in no way such. But just posting this makes me racist apparently.
All that said I hope that it stops as he is obviously in a bad place after it all. Also its giving all AFL fans a bad rap.
Lets swing it back onto Tird and watch him claim he has an indigenous heritage.
Re: Re: Changes v Hawks
Yeah look, I think its more to do with people not liking the way he goes about things rather than race. I myself dont like him due to the way he acts. However, if a club is going to take a stand like this I'd much prefer it be us than another club as it shows we are being proactive.
Yeah look, I think its more to do with people not liking the way he goes about things rather than race. I myself dont like him due to the way he acts. However, if a club is going to take a stand like this I'd much prefer it be us than another club as it shows we are being proactive.
Re: Re: Changes v Hawks
Correct, correct and correct Brodders.
Hawthorn is NOT the side to go in with a lack of pressure/leg speed against.
Brodders17 said:
Correct, correct and correct Brodders.
Hawthorn is NOT the side to go in with a lack of pressure/leg speed against.
Richmond to wear Dreamtime jumper Friday night to support Adam Goodes
RICHMOND will wear its Dreamtime footy jumper on Friday night against Hawthorn in support of Adam Goodes, who has taken the drastic step of taking leave from the game.
The Sydney Swans on Wednesday announced their dual Brownlow medallist would not play against Adelaide this weekend and would return to the club “whenever he is ready’’.
The Swans are unsure if Goodes will play again. A source close to Goodes told the Herald Sun last night: “He really isn’t in a good headspace.’’
As the national storm surrounding the booing of Goodes deepened, it’s been revealed the champion’s concerns focus on his family and the impact the furore is having on his club.
GOODES ON ‘EXTENDED LEAVE’, WILL NOT PLAY
ANDREW BOLT: THIS DIVISION WILL MAKE US ENEMIES
Swans boss Andrew Ireland said the furore had taken its toll on Goodes.
“We are working with Adam and those close to him and supporting him through what is a really difficult time,” he said.
“Adam is sick and tired of this behaviour ... it has been happening for too long and it has taken its toll. We will give Adam all the time he needs (and) we will keep supporting him, and he will return to the club whenever he is ready,’’ said Ireland.
Goodes has received vocal support from rival clubs, the AFL and the AFL Players’ Association, but Richmond will be the first club to make a match-day show of support.
HUGE RADIO SPAT OVER GOODES
OPINION: THE GOODES, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
“We simply weren’t prepared to be a bystander on this issue and Friday night allows us to ensure that isn’t the case,” Tigers chief executive Brendon Gale said.
“We would also encourage our fans to wear their Dreamtime guernseys as a show of support.”
The Tigers were given the green light by the AFL to wear the Dreamtime jumper in support of Goodes and the broader indigenous community
Gale said: “This club values diversity and we want to support Adam, who has been a wonderful ambassador for our game and his people.
“More broadly, our game has done a lot to build understanding and respect, and it is important we take a stand when we think that is at risk of being eroded.
“Our leadership group felt strongly enough about it to wear the Dreamtime jumper on Friday night.”
Tigers coach Damien Hardwick said the broad football community had become tired of the treatment of Goodes.
“I played against him and I have coached against him, and he has given our game extraordinary service,” Hardwick said.
“We have all had enough and I’m pleased our club will make an important statement on Friday night.”
AFLPA boss Paul March said on Wednesday he wouldn’t be shocked if Goodes did retire.
“We haven’t gotten into that detail ... right now we’re very focused on trying to stop this from continuing. But if it does continue, then I don’t think you could blame Adam if it got to that (retirement).”
Marsh said player delegates on Tuesday had discussed taking a powerful stance but a walk-off if the booing persisted was not raised.
If Goodes returns next week he will be available for selection against Geelong.
The Herald Sun revealed Cats players would consider shaking Goodes’ hand en masse before the game if he plays.
Cats coach Chris Scott said any fans that booed Goodes at Geelong would be showing they were bigots.
“The reality is now, whether we like it or not, booing indigenous players, and specifically Adam Goodes, has a racist overtone so on that basis it should stop,” Scott said.
“Adam has come out and said it is affecting him and he considers it has a racist element to it ... Y ou wouldn’t be doing it (booing) unless you want to confirm to the whole world that you are a bigot.”
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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/richmond-to-wear-dreamtime-jumper-in-support-of-adam-goodes/story-fnpp4dl6-1227462381138
RICHMOND will wear its Dreamtime footy jumper on Friday night against Hawthorn in support of Adam Goodes, who has taken the drastic step of taking leave from the game.
The Sydney Swans on Wednesday announced their dual Brownlow medallist would not play against Adelaide this weekend and would return to the club “whenever he is ready’’.
The Swans are unsure if Goodes will play again. A source close to Goodes told the Herald Sun last night: “He really isn’t in a good headspace.’’
As the national storm surrounding the booing of Goodes deepened, it’s been revealed the champion’s concerns focus on his family and the impact the furore is having on his club.
GOODES ON ‘EXTENDED LEAVE’, WILL NOT PLAY
ANDREW BOLT: THIS DIVISION WILL MAKE US ENEMIES
Swans boss Andrew Ireland said the furore had taken its toll on Goodes.
“We are working with Adam and those close to him and supporting him through what is a really difficult time,” he said.
“Adam is sick and tired of this behaviour ... it has been happening for too long and it has taken its toll. We will give Adam all the time he needs (and) we will keep supporting him, and he will return to the club whenever he is ready,’’ said Ireland.
Goodes has received vocal support from rival clubs, the AFL and the AFL Players’ Association, but Richmond will be the first club to make a match-day show of support.
HUGE RADIO SPAT OVER GOODES
OPINION: THE GOODES, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
“We simply weren’t prepared to be a bystander on this issue and Friday night allows us to ensure that isn’t the case,” Tigers chief executive Brendon Gale said.
“We would also encourage our fans to wear their Dreamtime guernseys as a show of support.”
The Tigers were given the green light by the AFL to wear the Dreamtime jumper in support of Goodes and the broader indigenous community
Gale said: “This club values diversity and we want to support Adam, who has been a wonderful ambassador for our game and his people.
“More broadly, our game has done a lot to build understanding and respect, and it is important we take a stand when we think that is at risk of being eroded.
“Our leadership group felt strongly enough about it to wear the Dreamtime jumper on Friday night.”
Tigers coach Damien Hardwick said the broad football community had become tired of the treatment of Goodes.
“I played against him and I have coached against him, and he has given our game extraordinary service,” Hardwick said.
“We have all had enough and I’m pleased our club will make an important statement on Friday night.”
AFLPA boss Paul March said on Wednesday he wouldn’t be shocked if Goodes did retire.
“We haven’t gotten into that detail ... right now we’re very focused on trying to stop this from continuing. But if it does continue, then I don’t think you could blame Adam if it got to that (retirement).”
Marsh said player delegates on Tuesday had discussed taking a powerful stance but a walk-off if the booing persisted was not raised.
If Goodes returns next week he will be available for selection against Geelong.
The Herald Sun revealed Cats players would consider shaking Goodes’ hand en masse before the game if he plays.
Cats coach Chris Scott said any fans that booed Goodes at Geelong would be showing they were bigots.
“The reality is now, whether we like it or not, booing indigenous players, and specifically Adam Goodes, has a racist overtone so on that basis it should stop,” Scott said.
“Adam has come out and said it is affecting him and he considers it has a racist element to it ... Y ou wouldn’t be doing it (booing) unless you want to confirm to the whole world that you are a bigot.”
[email protected]
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/richmond-to-wear-dreamtime-jumper-in-support-of-adam-goodes/story-fnpp4dl6-1227462381138
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Re: Re: Changes v Hawks
How much booing of players goes on?
Only done to great players.
Goodes nearly always plays well against us. But do we boo him?
Libba got booed, Lloyd when he dived.
It has gotten ridiculous.
How much booing of players goes on?
Only done to great players.
Goodes nearly always plays well against us. But do we boo him?
Libba got booed, Lloyd when he dived.
It has gotten ridiculous.
Re: Re: Changes v Hawks
Pathetic act of socialism from our great club. Why would a club support a guy who has staged for free kicks consistently for years? Staging for free kicks like Goodes does is cheating. The AFL does not enforce the rules for staging as we all know from the last round in 2014 when 'bambi' got hit by a mystery asteroid. :
He is a protected species by the AFL (they have rules to report people who stage). Pathetic how RFC support a cheat that does not understand he is a cheat and disguises it by feeling offended for people booing because he stages for free kicks.
Some idiots are racists but that does not mean if you boo a flog fake footballer you are a bigot like the uneducated Geelong coach stated today.
It's all about ME time with Mr Goodes. Can't wait until he retires.
ps. It's not racist to remind people of the facts (staging) and to have an opinion!!
evo said:
Pathetic act of socialism from our great club. Why would a club support a guy who has staged for free kicks consistently for years? Staging for free kicks like Goodes does is cheating. The AFL does not enforce the rules for staging as we all know from the last round in 2014 when 'bambi' got hit by a mystery asteroid. :
He is a protected species by the AFL (they have rules to report people who stage). Pathetic how RFC support a cheat that does not understand he is a cheat and disguises it by feeling offended for people booing because he stages for free kicks.
Some idiots are racists but that does not mean if you boo a flog fake footballer you are a bigot like the uneducated Geelong coach stated today.
It's all about ME time with Mr Goodes. Can't wait until he retires.
ps. It's not racist to remind people of the facts (staging) and to have an opinion!!
