Past #12: Lindsay Thomas - released by NM to pursue rookie list spot at PA - thx4 everything Lindsay

[Harris 10]

I've said this so many times the reason Lindsay gets more attention than others is because of the colour of his skin.

 

[Gorman2Geister]

Hey hey hey. The media is reporting that former AFL superstar, James Magner has tweeted his disapproval of LT. So clearly he must be in the wrong. #farcical #gutterjournalism

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Feel for him. It is 100% a racial thing. There are players that do exactly what he does but don't cop the criticism he does.

It's a shame that Derrrrrrrrrmot had to make a case about him during a round which is meant to celebrate indigenous people. Absolute farce.

The way he gets treated by the media while Goodes is hailed as an Angel is downright disgusting.

 

[scottywiper]

I'm sure his teammates, brothers I should say, will defend him.

 

[Ry009]

Might be unpopular but Longmire can GAGF as far as I'm concerned.

Duck...wow..LT defense was out left field...fair play.

 

[Atleyafterburners]

I love Lindsay but he obviously polarises the wider AFL community. The only other player i can think of that comes close is Ballantyne.

Goode's had the support of the whole AFL community. Sadly, LT doesn't. This has to change, especially with the support of his North Melbourne team mates and board in the media!

 

[kelman]

Get ready for another week of LT bashing this week.

And if our club doesn't come out and defend him then they're pi$$ weak.

Brad had a crack, but it is hard to do without naming other players (which is below us).

What pisses me off more is our non-response on field when players stand over Lindsay and abuse him after a free kick. Parker did it tonight just like Goddard and a couple of others have done. Seriously, **** the free kick, the goal reversal and the suspension, someone needs to take players down who disrespect and abuse Lindsay like this. Makes me sick.

 

[Alpine17]

I know Lindsay in the past played up for free kicks there's no denying that, but he has also worn a hell of a lot of criticism for doing it by the media, even though he has straightened up that side of his game the commentators seem to still single him out and high light high tackles that are there and make out he is constantly playing up for them.

We get players from other teams doing that exact same thing but that's commented on as being smart and skill full, as a supporter of a football club you can obviously be seen as being bias, but in my opinion this has gone beyond being balanced commentating to the point where I feel there is a vendetta against Lindsy.

It seems strange the the Sydney crowd are allowed to boo Lindsay and Wellsy with no comment from the commentators, but make sure it's noted when Adam Goods is booed this hypocrisy I would say seems be bordering of racism by the media and the club need to investigate before Lindsay ends up having mental issues.

 

[hilly]

I've said this so many times the reason Lindsay gets more attention than others is because of the colour of his skin.

Correct, easy target.

 

[Harris 10]

If you drop at the knees and you've got white skin it's ok, but if you have black skin we'll come at you like the KKK.

My blood is boiling atm at the treatment Lindsay gets, twice we've played this year on Friday night and twice he's been attacked by the media.

 

[giantroo]

If you drop at the knees and you've got white skin it's ok, but if you have black skin we'll come at you like the KKK.

My blood is boiling atm at the treatment Lindsay gets, twice we've played this year on Friday night and twice he's been attacked by the media.

Stay tuned, I'll have all the footage up soon.

 

[giantroo]

Here it is:

 

[mighty mick]

Well said Eddie grab him around the waist, what's the difference with that and a marking contest where two players use there body for position? You get your arms chopped it's a free. Get hit high in this tackle it's a free

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[trooroo4life]

Funny when questioned germie says he doesnt like it general. But has on numerous occasions called Selwood a genius at it and have never once heard him criticise Pouopolo over it.

None of us have a problem with the view that it should be stamped out, of course it should. But i am sick of it continuously being Lindsay that gets dragged through the mud about it when the media darlings escape criticism for doing the exact same thing.

 

[scottywiper]

Hysteria is a good word from Duck.

 

[Warrboy]

Well said Duck

 

[McRobie]

Feel for him. It is 100% a racial thing. There are players that do exactly what he does but don't cop the criticism he does.

It's a shame that Derrrrrrrrrmot had to make a case about him during a round which is meant to celebrate indigenous people. Absolute farce.

The way he gets treated by the media while Goodes is hailed as an Angel is downright disgusting.

I dont understand, your saying the media are racist with their attention to Thomas but Goodes is treated like a saint? Surely this shows its the actions of the guy which gives him a bad name?

 

[Only Forwards]

I dont understand, your saying the media are racist with their attention to Thomas but Goodes is treated like a saint? Surely this shows its the actions of the guy which gives him a bad name?

There was an Adam Goodes rule was there? I mean media outlets ran with that name did they?

 

[ozzyoslo]

Dermott is losing hair and soon will only be a radio commentator because his botox treatments /plastic surgery will force him out of television..........complete overreaction and great call of Carey nominating Populo and Selwood as candidates who do it every week.

 

[stefoid]

Here it is:

How could anyone disagree with every word Derm said? The only reason thomas got picked on was because a) players like Toby McLean have been doing it so frequently recently (like the first free Lindsay milked - a going forward into the tackle job) but more so b) the one where he went backwards into the tackler was just taking the piss - it instantly made him the poster boy for milking high free tackles

The umps just have to stop rewarding this shit and it will stop happening.

 

[McRobie]

There was an Adam Goodes rule was there? I mean media outlets ran with that name did they?

all im saying its a real cop out to say its because of his skin he gets pulled up for milking high tackle frees. Hes an antagonist and plays for frees, do you expect people to ignore him?

 

[scooby1279]

How could anyone disagree with every word Derm said? The only reason thomas got picked on was because a) players like Toby McLean have been doing it so frequently recently (like the first free Lindsay milked - a going forward into the tackle job) but more so b) the one where he went backwards into the tackler was just taking the piss - it instantly made him the poster boy for milking high free tackles

The umps just have to stop rewarding this shit and it will stop happening.

So there is a rule where it says which direction a player must go when he has the ball? He is playing by the rules buddy and until the afl decide to change or make a new rule high contact will be paid. A few bulldogs players do the exact same thing.

 

[stefoid]

So there is a rule where it says which direction a player must go when he has the ball? He is playing by the rules buddy and until the afl decide to change or make a new rule high contact will be paid. A few bulldogs players do the exact same thing.

no shit sherlock that is exactly what i said

 

[Warrboy]

Here it is:

I know it's late and you can't pull miracles giantroo but some Selwood footage might be interesting at some stage.

 

[SMaturin]

Here it is:

I feel a bit sick but mostly sad after watching that.

Lindsay is one of the mentally toughest players in the league.