Bullarto Tiger said:
I am well aware of all this; stop being so patronising. Shakespeare and other great writers said much of what needed to be said in terms of "such pithy and acute insights into all things societal, cultural, political, behavioural and, of course, just the simple day-to-day humdrum of life ..." centuries ago. Or go back to Euripides, Sophocles, Aeschylus and Homer (not Simpson).
My comment was actually alluding to his non sequitur to my post responding to his. Thus, my actual words were: "...without any ability to process coherently."
So, in plain words - I think it is really low to call for someone else to have their job withdrawn, ignoring the commitments they surely have both financial and familial, because they have received a debilitating injury while in service to that same employer. Not to mention the contractual details involved which means that, in fact contrary to the dense ignorance of said party calling for their summary dismissal, the employer concerned (RFC & AFL) have no intention, recognising these facts, or grounds to do so.
How many of you would appreciate someone requesting your sacking in thus context? For instance, it has been reported that the Hampsons, after enduring a miscarriage, have since had their second child (I think I read that). It's very similar for the kindred spirits who have called for Griffiths to be dismissed or quit because his future is on the line for a different type of injury. AFL is a difficult and clearly dangerous career. It can be lucrative, but is short-lived, and most players do not make a bucket-load of money out of it. I believe, in this context, players are entitled to try and extend careers and achieve the most success they can, and it's a matter between their management and club when their services are no longer required.
I admire the way my club is a decent and honourable employer; IMO, usually firm but fair.
