Robbo and his insensitive tweet, or "Poor choice of words"

[BenF]

Imagine the vitriol Robbo would spew if someone else tweeted similar about it... Gets on his high horse like no other

 

[rumply]

Robbo from May 2015: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...s/news-story/63d7b8df445c44d915be7056a03c0462

Emphasis is mine.



Oh dear ...

Yeah he was even going on about it last night on 360! The guy is just a ******* goose, so I'm not as offended as some here.

 

[Dez!]

I find the social media witch hunt a bit much.

People bemoan ignorance and claim how little understanding there is of depression yet prefer to perform character assassinations rather than educate those that display that level of ignorance.

Should Robbo know better?

Arguable. He's a public figure in a highly lucrative position and should be more careful about what he says. He's also a football journalist and mental illness is not his area of expertise.

The point is if you want to help the perception and misunderstanding of the illness do something constructive.

Getting him sacked is constructive.

 

[Feerits Elf]

Yeah he was even going on about it last night on 360!

What did he say? I don't watch it.

 

[tugga]

Are people biased against shorter periods of depression? Who even says its over? Is he meant to avoid exercise or something? Is he supposed to stay inside by himself for some minimum period?

Excercise is encouraged for mental health issues.

 

[Seedsfan]

As someone who has lost a mate to suicide seeing him say this angrers me so much. Robbo should never work in the media again it is appalling that he would even think to type that let alone post it online.

It goes to show how ignorant Robbo really is, if he knew anything about depression he would know that footy training would be one of the best things for Fas right now as exercising releases endorphins and it forces him to get out of the house and take his mind off what is bringing him down. Personally I am proud of Fasolo for showing the courage to get on the front foot and deal with it.

It's time for the AFLPA to prove their worth in my opinion no player should appear on any show Robbo is on and no player should give an interview with him.

Robbo should pick up his club and crawl back into his cave were he belongs.

 

[cats2rise]

Robbo is a fat heck who could do with running around more.

 

[CHBenchwarmer]

F U Robbo

How dare you say something like that? Unfortunately you are one of those people who have the perfect life without any mental problems who see everyone the same!
You should be ashamed of yourself for not only saying to Fasolo but the rest of the world who go through mental illnesses.



EDIT: NO ONE SHOULD EVER ACCEPT YOUR APOLOGY! and i hope no one from collingwoodfc will!

 

[smasha]

Depression doesn’t discriminate. It knows no boundaries. Young, old, rich, poor, fat, thin, beautiful, ugly, popular, nerd, loved, lonely- depression doesn’t see a difference and affects all kinds of people.

It's chemical imbalances of the brain.

 

[Ricky Vaughn]

Poor comments from Robbo but the mock outrage on here is amazing.

I don't think this outrage is mock, these comments seem to have genuinely pissed off plenty of people.

 

[javaguice]

Robbo is fat, bald and should be depressed about himself.

 

[BallaratBulldog]

Industry won't do the right thing and sack him.

 

[TerryWallet]

I sense a highly publicised "educational piece" article coming up from The Great Oaf on how he(as the common man) is being educated on mental health and how hopefully something good comes from his "poor choice of words".

Back to back Alf Brown Medals coming up for Robbo.

Noise wins.

 

[master bate]

Is it not the fans whose demands to know what's wrong with players health/private lives that drives this kind of reporting and pressure on clubs to provide it?

I'm not cynical of Alex issue, just don't see why we need to know about it.

They could fake an injury but then if he kept training and wasn't injured a lot of questions would be asked. Knowing the public scepticism and media in Melbourne it would just as likely fuel rumours that he's on a drug ban or fell out with Bucks or something like that.

He could stop training but then it removes his routine which is important for his recovery and harms his chances of playing which is his livelihood.

Also opening up to friends and family is often a key part in getting better with depression. It's a weight off the shoulders. Not for everyone, but for a lot of people. So if Fasolo tells his coaches, team mates and family then it's already out to 50+ people. They could keep it private but it might get out and all of a sudden it's rumour and innuendo and not on your own terms.

It comes down to Fasolo having an illness and therefore having every right to tell people if he wants. No one questioned Jesse Hogan not keeping his illness to himself. They knew it would get out, so they went on the front foot an announced it. There shouldn't be any difference between a mental or physical illness.

 

[Rotayjay]

Shows that the stigma surrounding mental illness is alive and well.

Seems as though having your body let you down is socially acceptable, but your mind letting you down is less socially acceptable. We like to think of ourselves as calculating, rational adults who are in total control of our actions. So when confronted with the notion of not having 100% control, not being able to cope and do your job etc, it's uncomfortable.

 

[sprockets]

Stop being a bunch of whining nancy boys. If Fasolo is back training it suggests the treatment must be working. Already. One of the problems with today's society is that everyone gets hurt on behalf of everyone else. If Fasolo has a problem with Robbo they'll deal with it and however hurt your own feelings are doesn't matter, at all.

 

[cats2rise]

Stop being a bunch of whining nancy boys. If Fasolo is back training it suggests the treatment must be working.

Why? Where is it written that if you have depression you are not allowed to leave your bedroom?

Why does Robbo need to indicate 'drugs are working?' because he is seen kicking a football?

 

[La Vache]

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[Scotland]

AFL360 wouldn't be the same without Robbo. You have the classic straight man/gag man combo.

Except that instead of gags, Robbo just says dumb s**t that makes everyone facepalm.

 

[Feerits Elf]

If Fasolo is back training it suggests the treatment must be working. Already.

Unless Fasolo training is part of the treatment plan ...

 

[10571z]

Fired? He's no more cynical that 99% of the posters here. I think he's a lousy football journalist. For that he should be fired. But if cynicism becomes a crime the BF will be shut down.

This is big footy. We aren't chief football writers of the biggest newspaper in victoria. He clearly has a responsibility he has failed

 

[Scotland]

Training being part of the plan is a bit at odds with taking time away from the game.

 

[BallaratBulldog]

Training being part of the plan is a bit at odds with taking time away from the game.

It's to do with no pressure at training while being around club mates and support while excerise produces a brain juice called endorphins that makes you feel good.

 

[Beerfish]

This is big footy. We aren't chief football writers of the biggest newspaper in victoria. He clearly has a responsibility he has failed

Maybe he is on painkillers for his back and hasn't been getting much sleep and this has clouded his judgement?

 

[TheSierBear]

Training being part of the plan is a bit at odds with taking time away from the game.

Dumb.