Aussie Rules 2021 Was, is, the greatest game?

peter67 · Guru

Aussie Rules 2021 Was, is, the greatest game?

Craig1 · Guru

BB< Never will convert too many, just mostly fun here that I can see, and to me no "slurs".

Overall vote is : AFL, still the greatest!!

Wanda · Guru

TheHeaths wrote:
I see the level of commentary from some hasnt improved.

Homophobic comments/names say much less about the target than the shooter.

I recall not that long ago that a contributor with a similar vocabulary was shown the door.

About time the moderators did their job and not close the post down, but, closed down those who have made these comments.

In this day an age, bloody disgraceful

Santa · Guru

Homophobic comments??? I see nothing approaching homophobia in this thread, what I do see is a bit of good natured verbal jousting, there is at times far worse content in the Jokes forum and no one blinks an eye.

Instead of people being offended by everything they disagree with they need to toughen up a bit and realise there are always opposing points of view.

If you find the comments in a thread not to your liking, the solution is simple, don't engage, move on. wink

Santa · Guru

To get back on topic, tonight's game Carlton V Collingwood should be worth watching, not much between them. smile

peter67 · Guru

You know, for an AFL supporter you ain't half a bad bloke santa :)

Santa · Guru

peter67 wrote:
You know, for an AFL supporter you ain't half a bad bloke santa :)

Thanks Peter, you certainly seem to have mastered the art of disagreeing without being offensive.

A bit of good natured argy bargy is harmless as well as being entertaining. biggrin

TheHeaths · Guru

Santa wrote:
Homophobic comments??? I see nothing approaching homophobia in this thread, what I do see is a bit of good natured verbal jousting, there is at times far worse content in the Jokes forum and no one blinks an eye.
Instead of people being offended by everything they disagree with they need to toughen up a bit and realise there are always opposing points of view.
If you find the comments in a thread not to your liking, the solution is simple, don't engage, move on.

If the derogatory term for homosexuals is not homophobic then you are correct. Unfortunately in this case you are not.

2 posters did that, and I objected. Obviously that offended you, so take your own advice as per above.

I can accept good natured banter regarding sports, but it doesnt need the type of comments made by those 2 posters. I was not offended by the digs about sport, but there is no need to try and emphasise a point with the use of the terms used.

As for scrolling past, why should I have to? Can I not express a differing opinion as well? Once again, following your own advice could apply.

As far as I am concerned, the standard, behaviour or post you walk or scroll past, is the standard, behaviour or post you accept.

-- Edited by TheHeaths on Thursday 25th of March 2021 01:11:19 PM

Santa · Guru

Methinks you take yourself way too seriously Ian. wink

Wanda · Guru

peter67 wrote:
Craig it's not a good looking game mate, aerial ping pong for p**fters, not a scratch on Rugby Union.

Yobar wrote :Hmmm...without being 100% sure,I seem to recall that one Mel Meninga dropped a self-proclaimed AFL poovtaball player "boxer" who had challenged him to a fight. Mark Jackson (Jacko,if you must) was the individual involved,and he got dished up something wicked. Cheers

Perhaps we should ask the , to quote the aboves :p**fters and "poovtaballers" if they think we are being tooo, to quote Santa : "serious".

You just DON"T make statements like that anymore and they should be deleted immediately, MR Moderator.

They are offensive too most decent people

yobarr · Guru

Wanda wrote:
peter67 wrote:
Craig it's not a good looking game mate, aerial ping pong for p**fters, not a scratch on Rugby Union.
Yobar wrote :Hmmm...without being 100% sure,I seem to recall that one Mel Meninga dropped a self-proclaimed AFL poovtaball player "boxer" who had challenged him to a fight. Mark Jackson (Jacko,if you must) was the individual involved,and he got dished up something wicked. Cheers
Perhaps we should ask the , to quote the aboves :p**fters and "poovtaballers" if they think we are being tooo, to quote Santa : "serious".
You just DON"T make statements like that anymore and they should be deleted immediately, MR Moderator.
They are offensive too most decent people

"They are offensive to (NOT 'too') most decent people".Hmmm... Interesting.And exactly how did you determine that? Cheers

Wanda · Guru

yobarr wrote:
Wanda wrote:
peter67 wrote:
Craig it's not a good looking game mate, aerial ping pong for p**fters, not a scratch on Rugby Union.
Yobar wrote :Hmmm...without being 100% sure,I seem to recall that one Mel Meninga dropped a self-proclaimed AFL poovtaball player "boxer" who had challenged him to a fight. Mark Jackson (Jacko,if you must) was the individual involved,and he got dished up something wicked. Cheers
Perhaps we should ask the , to quote the aboves :p**fters and "poovtaballers" if they think we are being tooo, to quote Santa : "serious".
You just DON"T make statements like that anymore and they should be deleted immediately, MR Moderator.
They are offensive too most decent people
"They are offensive to (NOT 'too') most decent people".Hmmm... Interesting.And exactly how did you determine that? Cheers

Its simple you idiot, I don't live under a rock in the 19th century

Craig1 · Guru

Wow "idiot " , good job you have a thick skin Yobarr ( I hope)

Santa · Guru

Wanda wrote:
Its simple you idiot, I don't live under a rock in the 19th century

Whoops, there it is, the first real real zinger in the thread. biggrin biggrin biggrin

peter67 · Guru

Maybe we should compromise and use the term 'he's a bit light on the loafers'

yobarr · Guru

Wanda wrote:
yobarr wrote:
Wanda wrote:
peter67 wrote:
Craig it's not a good looking game mate, aerial ping pong for p**fters, not a scratch on Rugby Union.
Yobar wrote :Hmmm...without being 100% sure,I seem to recall that one Mel Meninga dropped a self-proclaimed AFL poovtaball player "boxer" who had challenged him to a fight. Mark Jackson (Jacko,if you must) was the individual involved,and he got dished up something wicked. Cheers
Perhaps we should ask the , to quote the aboves :p**fters and "poovtaballers" if they think we are being tooo, to quote Santa : "serious".
You just DON"T make statements like that anymore and they should be deleted immediately, MR Moderator.
They are offensive too most decent people
"They are offensive to (NOT 'too') most decent people".Hmmm... Interesting.And exactly how did you determine that? Cheers
Its simple you idiot, I don't live under a rock in the 19th century

Typical...you can't answer a simple question,so you resort to insulting comments.Perhaps the only time you seem genuine is when you're insulting someone? Of course,these comments have caused me unimaginable distress that can probably be eased only by an intelligent response to my question? Although I understand that the requested response may be beyond your ability,I would be interested to see exactly what you can provide? Cheers

P.S There are 2 'Rs' in 'YobaRR'.

-- Edited by yobarr on Thursday 25th of March 2021 11:20:50 PM

yobarr · Guru

Craig1 wrote:
Wow "idiot " , good job you have a thick skin Yobarr ( I hope)

Thanks for your kind thoughts,Craig.As you can no doubt understand,these comments have caused me unimaginable distress! Cheers

-- Edited by yobarr on Thursday 25th of March 2021 07:32:09 PM

TheHeaths · Guru

Santa wrote:
Methinks you take yourself way too seriously Ian.

Not at all Santa. I just find some things a step to far, and I saId so. That is what I did originally in this thread. In fact one of your posts suggested something similar.

If others then find that uncomfortable, and can find no logical or sensible argument to prosecute their position beyond dont read it, then that is not my problem.

Ill now leave the thread, as I know when it is pointless to discuss some things any further. I will go and be serious in my corner!

Wanda, somethings are just beyond comprehension!

DMaxer · Guru

With the organ loudly playing "How Great Thou Art" the Reverend and the Deacon have now left the building to retire to rectory to pray for your soul.

Craig1 · Guru

Cindy, me thinks Covid related lockdown symptoms have struck again.

Santa · Guru

According to the SMH AFL is booming in Sydney to the detriment of rugby. smile

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/australian-rules-football-is-booming-in-sydney-is-it-happening-at-rugby-s-expense-20210416-p57jtz.html

DMaxer · Guru

I think Rugby Union has been in decline for years Santa. It is played at a few private schools with most of the clubs under severe financial strain. NRL on the other hand is going great. One that is really going great, at junior level especially, is cricket. Most of the kid's teams up to about under 12s are made up of boys and girls.

In relation to AFL, I think the following they have is predominantly expats from the AFL States. It remains a total bore for those of us raised in NRL States.

The Belmont Bear · Guru

I have to agree DMaxer rugby union has been declining for years in Australia (not just in Sydney) regardless of what the SMH likes to tell people about the popularity of AFL. In a city just up the road we also have strong rugby history going back 150 years and only a small AFL following, I doubt that I could find a kid who would be able to name a rugby team that playing in our local competition. Over time both the NRL and the AFL have been very good at evolving and marketing their products to increase popularity unfortunately rugby is still firmly anchored somewhere in the past. Personally I find it difficult to get into a game where most of the time the outcome is determined by someone blowing the pea out of a whistle rather than by the players. Each to their own I guess it is the second most played football code on the planet behind soccer.

BB

Craig1 · Guru

For a great Sunday, Melbourne AFL Demons has flogged Hawthorn in the last quarter. Now 2nd on ladder. (I may regret this after next Saturday.)But get in while you can.

Bobdown · Guru

Craig1 wrote:
For a great Sunday, Melbourne AFL Demons has flogged Hawthorn in the last quarter. Now 2nd on ladder. (I may regret this after next Saturday.)But get in while you can.

Beat the Tigers yesterday Craig and Kosi got 5 goals for Hawks today.

Cheers Bob