Bachar Houli allegedly called a Terrorist by 3AW's John Burns

[happy_eagle]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...oss-to-melbourne/story-fni5f9jb-1227322265800

RICHMOND is investigating an allegation defender Bachar Houli was racially vilified by a prominent media figure at the MCG on Friday night

Terrible stuff, especially considering its someone in the media not just some bogan in bay 13
I wonder if the press will name and shame the person like they do with crowd abusers

Update:

3AW presenter John Burns has confirmed a complaint has been made against him for referring to Richmond footballer Bachar Houli as a 'terrorist'.

He doesn't recall making the comment, and is 'mortified' by the allegation.

Statement from John Burns

I had the pleasure of attending the Richmond Football Club function on Friday night. During the match, I sat with a friend and we were catching up and talking about the game. It has been suggested to me that during a conversation with my friend, I was overheard saying something which that person found offensive.

I have no recollection of making an offensive remark.

However, I acknowledge that a complaint has been made and the idea that something I've said has offended someone is mortifying to me.

If I have said anything that has offended anybody, I unreservedly apologise. In particular, to the people at the match and the Richmond Football Club.

Statement from the Richmond Football Club

Richmond Football Club acknowledges the statement released by 3AW's John Burns this afternoon in relation to an incident that took place at the MCG on Friday night.

The Club fully supports the staff member who brought this issue to its attention and accepts his version of events. We also accept the apology and now consider the matter closed.

 

[happy_eagle]

Before anyone gets the chance

 

[Bomberboyokay]

"Seven Network wishes Brian Taylor well in his future endeavours."

 

[mysainters]

I have no words.

Actually no I do.

I hope you are named, shamed, and forced to apologise.

 

[SdKfz 181]

What a cockup, name and shame, then sack them.

 

[Illinois Nazi]

Interesting, and surprising. Though of course "a prominent media figure" could well turn out to be the same as the "AFL star" in a brawl at a pub who turns to be some bloke who plays C Grade in the local ammos.

 

[Coxy_]

Gee whiz

 

[Biggy_Boy]

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Terrible stuff, especially considering its someone in the media not just some bogan in bay 13
I wonder if the press will name and shame the person like they do with crowd abusers

Forget naming and shaming. They should lose their job.

 

[telsor]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...oss-to-melbourne/story-fni5f9jb-1227322265800

Terrible stuff, especially considering its someone in the media not just some bogan in bay 13
I wonder if the press will name and shame the person like they do with crowd abusers

The media protects their own. I'm surprised it even got a mention.

 

[MadMac]

Should cop the same as Dean Jones.
That's just bull$hit

 

[DAWESOME!!]

I have no words.

Actually no I do.

I hope you are named, shamed, and forced to apologise.

This

 

[GuzzLG]

Pathetic if true. Houli is one of the best blokes going around in the game.

 

[mysainters]

The media protects their own. I'm surprised it even got a mention.

Makes me think the other paper, or more "TV star" media type

 

[Mr Magic]

Should cop the same as Dean Jones.
That's just bull$hit

what happened to D Jones?

 

[Lion of Panjshir]

It's unclear whether it's a football media identity or not. I suspect it isn't.

 

[SilentHunter_]

Wowee, say bye bye to your media career mate.

 

[MadMac]

what happened to D Jones?

Left the mic on during break or something and called Hashim Amla a terrorist

 

[Mr Magic]

Left the mic on during break or something and called Hashim Amla a terrorist

did he?

I think I heard something secondary about him but couldn't remember what it was unless it was something else I was thinking of

 

[Present Not Past]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...oss-to-melbourne/story-fni5f9jb-1227322265800

Terrible stuff, especially considering its someone in the media not just some bogan in bay 13
I wonder if the press will name and shame the person like they do with crowd abusers

Is there a difference these days?

 

[telsor]

Makes me think the other paper, or more "TV star" media type

I think that's a given, but even then they tend to protect the 'industry'.

Regardless, I think we can be sure there will be no media naming and shaming until it's proven absolutely, and probably requiring a confession (as in a spin doctor crafted excuse as to how (s)he was misheard, or taken out of context, etc)

 

[crownie]

Left the mic on during break or something and called Hashim Amla a terrorist

pretty sure he called him the name while actually commentating.

 

[lewigie]

Robbo?

 

[MadMac]

did he?

I think I heard something secondary about him but couldn't remember what it was unless it was something else I was thinking of

Yeah, was a while ago, but anyway he got the sack and rightly so
http://www.espncricinfo.com/slvrsa/content/story/255892.html

 

[DaVillaBlues]

Makes me think the other paper, or more "TV star" media type

I honestly don't think its anyone in the AFL journo community, I was thinking it would be a plonker like Karl Stefanovic (not saying its him but he has had a habit of foot in mouth disease)

 

[scalesofjustice]

Why don't we know who it is yet?

AFL trying to protect one of their own, as usual?