NO TROLLS Rankine handed a 4 match suspension by the AFL integrity unit for a homophobic slur against opponent

[OniAu]

Worlds gone crazy.

Whats crazy is you saying its just a word, when that word discriminates

 

[RCAB]

Worlds gone crazy.

It's amazing how you're still upset about it.

 

[PrancingPony]

I've fully been on the anti-Rankine train the whole time, what he said was unacceptable, but at the end of the day, he's apologised, it was about as good as you can get for an apology, I don't know how anyone can sit there and say "It's not good enough!!" after that, but you just know a few contrarians will say it isn't good enough.

He's apologised, it's over, if you're still upset or hung up on it, time to move on. Don't ferment on it like a child. None of us have the right or are in the position to decide if it's "genuine" or not.

 

[bigman]

It's not enough because some people didn't think it was geninue. Then it becomes "is he really sorry" or just upset because he was suspended four matches and now has to the walk around?


Remember he had his suspension reduced from five to four, due to "compelling medical reasons".

If the psych decided that were compelling medical reasons, how is that a week later he can front a camera and press? Surely he would've advised to stay away?

This creates asymmetric empathy.

The AFL says: “We must protect the player who caused the harm because he is suffering.”

But what about the person on the receiving end of the slur? Or the broader LGBTQI+ community, who constantly absorb this language with no tribunal or four-week breaks to recover?

It’s not up to you to determine if it was genuine or not.

Rankine has already done more than some others who committed the same act in recent years.

It’s done.

 

[PerthBoy86]

I just hope everyone can move on from this sideshow now. Yes, most of us agree homophobia is not cool, yes most of us agree what Izak did was wrong, but he's done his punishment and been tried in the court of public opinion. I'm not saying he's a victim, but it can't be easy for him mentally in a culture where many will see him as a terrible person. None of us are perfect, anyone who has that unforgiving, holier than thou attitude who keeps tiresomely harping on about this (a bit like Tex being a racist) probably has better things to do, cos it won't be making the world a better place. As for their private attitudes that's for them to deal with.

 

[OniAu]

It’s not up to you to determine if it was genuine or not.

Rankine has already done more than some others who committed the same act in recent years.

It’s done.

Not up to you decide what impacts someone else. But suddenly you can for Rankine. Double standards

 

[bigman]

Not up to you decide what impacts someone else. But suddenly you can for Rankine. Double standards

I’ve been consistent that Rankine deserved punishment for an act that doesn’t have any place in society.

But there’s a limit to what that punishment should be. He copped it, no need to hang him out to dry when there’s far worse a human being can do.

He’s apologised. Move on.

 

[OniAu]

I’ve been consistent that Rankine deserved punishment for an act that doesn’t have any place in society.

But there’s a limit to what that punishment should be. He copped it, no need to hang him out to dry when there’s far worse a human being can do.

He’s apologised. Move on.

Quaynors copping comments on social media. Yet you are concerned with Rankines mental health. Do you see where i am going. One caused the issue. The other was on the receiving end.

Youre still posting in here , so you clearly havent moved on

 

[PrancingPony]

At the end of the day, the community and AFL should be helping Rankine, defend him from online ridicule (don't lower yourself to being disrespectful to the bloke), and help him become better as a person.

No reason to throw vitriol his way. He's copped it a lot the last couple of weeks, some of it really over the top. What he said was wrong, it has no place in our society, but be the change you want to see in the world.

 

[bigman]

Quaynors copping comments on social media. Yet you are concerned with Rankines mental health. Do you see where i am going. One caused the issue. The other was on the receiving end.

Youre still posting in here , so you clearly havent moved on

Quaynor apparently received an apology from Rankine, not much more the Crows can do. It’s up to your club to look after your player as it is my club to look after Rankine.

What does anyone gain from demanding more? What exactly do you want? He’s apologised publicly and privately. He’s copped a significant ban and will likely miss his first ever finals series. What’s the end point?

 

[Mr MysteryGuest]

It's not enough because some people didn't think it was geninue. Then it becomes "is he really sorry" or just upset because he was suspended four matches and now has to the walk around?

you're posting history suggests you have a vindictive edge.
people like would have said it wasn't genuine matter how he said it because you don't want it to be.

 

[RCAB]

I've fully been on the anti-Rankine train the whole time, what he said was unacceptable, but at the end of the day, he's apologised, it was about as good as you can get for an apology, I don't know how anyone can sit there and say "It's not good enough!!" after that, but you just know a few contrarians will say it isn't good enough.

He's apologised, it's over, if you're still upset or hung up on it, time to move on. Don't ferment on it like a child. None of us have the right or are in the position to decide if it's "genuine" or not.

Because some people live with the hurt of exclusion, slurs and violence everyday due to this behaviour.


It's a bit rich for you to tell them "to move on".

 

[RCAB]

It’s not up to you to determine if it was genuine or not.

Rankine has already done more than some others who committed the same act in recent years.

It’s done.

Not really... as some players received five week bans. So no he hasn't done more. And so far he's only missed one game.

 

[PrancingPony]

Because some people live with the hurt of exclusion, slurs and violence everyday due to this behaviour.


It's a bit rich for you to tell them "to move on".

People are entitled to feel however they like, however, we've gotten everything we could have gotten from the apology, he's apologised, if anything, the community should rally behind both Rankine and those effected, help educate Rankine to be better after his apology, and help those in the community to feel safe.

I genuinely don't know what people would have wanted more from Rankine, it just seems terminally online to still be upset over it. It's over.

 

[PerthBoy86]

It's not enough because some people didn't think it was geninue. Then it becomes "is he really sorry" or just upset because he was suspended four matches and now has to the walk around?


Remember he had his suspension reduced from five to four, due to "compelling medical reasons".

If the psych decided that were compelling medical reasons, how is that a week later he can front a camera and press? Surely he would've advised to stay away?

This creates asymmetric empathy.

The AFL says: “We must protect the player who caused the harm because he is suffering.”

But what about the person on the receiving end of the slur? Or the broader LGBTQI+ community, who constantly absorb this language with no tribunal or four-week breaks to recover?

If he's not really sorry and it's just cos he feels he has to say it, what of it? Are we to put him in some concentration camp or forcibly change his mind? All we can do then is police the behaviour.

I hope he is, and I don't think he really hates gay people, but if he does, thats not our problem, many people in this world are hateful. Not just to say, LGBT people, women, 'people of colour' (an American term I don't care for), but also to men, white people etc.

 

[bigman]

Because some people live with the hurt of exclusion, slurs and violence everyday due to this behaviour.


It's a bit rich for you to tell them "to move on".

There’s far worse homophobia going around the country and particularly overseas, than the stupid comments of a footballer who has since apologised and been sanctioned for his actions.

Rankine’s slur doesn’t help the cause but it’s a drop in the ocean compared to the actions of some middle-eastern countries and right wing governments.

Jeremy Finlayson got three weeks. Should the afl retroactively suspend him for another one or two weeks to meet your criteria? It was the same act after all.

 

[ABAB]

I think before he fled the country would have been the best time to do it. We've already had a week of Rankine, then a week of Brown, and now that the story is finally died down, its brought back to life because Rankine Never did a to camera apology 2 weeks ago.


I agree, especially when he doesn't really mean it.

I agree, when Rankine said the F word he didn't meant it.

 

[PerthBoy86]

Quaynors copping comments on social media. Yet you are concerned with Rankines mental health. Do you see where i am going. One caused the issue. The other was on the receiving end.

Youre still posting in here , so you clearly havent moved on

Was Quaynor the one? I've heard differing things. I'm pretty sure Rankine is copping way more though. I do think we should show some empathy for what he's going through, though all those 'compassionate' people will see that was condoning it, and just want to punishment him more.

Many of the 'woke' brigade basically see him as the devil now. Many are understanding, but many are as hateful and bigoted as those they rail against.

It reminds me of the ugly scenes we saw on Sunday, from both sides. We need more unity not division, and thats on both 'sides' and everyone else.

 

[ABAB]

It's not enough because some people didn't think it was geninue. Then it becomes "is he really sorry" or just upset because he was suspended four matches and now has to the walk around?


Remember he had his suspension reduced from five to four, due to "compelling medical reasons".

If the psych decided that were compelling medical reasons, how is that a week later he can front a camera and press? Surely he would've advised to stay away?

This creates asymmetric empathy.

The AFL says: “We must protect the player who caused the harm because he is suffering.”

But what about the person on the receiving end of the slur? Or the broader LGBTQI+ community, who constantly absorb this language with no tribunal or four-week breaks to recover?

Rankine went oversea to get away from the media frenzy and clear his mind and no the club didn't appeal to get the suspension reduced down from 5 to 4 weeks.

 

[OniAu]

Is Rankine homophobic? Who knows

Were the words he used homophobic? absolutely

Lets not make it so much more complex than what it is, by trying to be basic and saying its just a word.

Marginalised communities/people don't want to hear comments " Grow up " " Move on" " Harden up " "Just a word"

Youll find they are more accepting than you realise & probably have thicker skins than most, however, you want to make them feel insignificant for something that impacts them. Thats when you are in the wrong. You are doing the same as many others treatment towards them, which is making them feel less than you.

Admit what he did was homophobic, by saying its not just a word.

Weird timing by Adelaide to have him do a press conference this week , two days before the finals. Their whole handling of the incident is quite appalling.

 

[Mr MysteryGuest]

Because some people live with the hurt of exclusion, slurs and violence everyday due to this behaviour.


It's a bit rich for you to tell them "to move on".

you need stop infantilizing the gay community.

You don't speak on behalf of them, vast majority would have moved on weeks ago.

 

[RCAB]

People are entitled to feel however they like, however, we've gotten everything we could have gotten from the apology, he's apologised, if anything, the community should rally behind both Rankine and those effected, help educate Rankine to be better after his apology, and help those in the community to feel safe.

I genuinely don't know what people would have wanted more from Rankine, it just seems terminally online to still be upset over it. It's over.

I think those in the community... forgot about Rankine until he did a press conference yesterday.

Remember he had "compelling medical reasons" that reduced his 5 week suspension to 4. So if his medical (mental) reasons were so important they couldn't be ignored, then why is he a week later in front of the cameras after not been able to leave his house for a week? That's after a week holiday in Italy? A lot people in this country, and around the world, have serious mental issues, but don't have the luxury of srill getting paid and then going on holiday in Italy.

But it's good you guys are rallying around Rankine, he really needs the support.

 

[ABAB]

Not really... as some players received five week bans. So no he hasn't done more. And so far he's only missed one game.

And some received 3 or 4 weeks and another got 6 weeks. Do you see the issue with how the AFL has managed these offence and why the club argue it was very harsh punishment to begin with......

 

[OniAu]

Was Quaynor the one? I've heard differing things. I'm pretty sure Rankine is copping way more though. I do think we should show some empathy for what he's going through, though all those 'compassionate' people will see that was condoning it, and just want to punishment him more.

Many of the 'woke' brigade basically see him as the devil now. Many are understanding, but many are as hateful and bigoted as those they rail against.

It reminds me of the ugly scenes we saw on Sunday, from both sides. We need more unity not division, and thats on both 'sides' and everyone else.

Regardless, seeing people post comments on Quaynors social media content " i see why rankine did what he did" he is now collateral damage from Rankine. Rankine should cop more , he caused the whole issue!

With Rankine. I just see him as a person thats been disrespectful/discriminative in more than one moment and now hes learned a lesson the hard way. Dont do it

Ironic considering he received similar treatment last year from a fan with a racist connotation

 

[OniAu]

Feel free to let me know what you disagree with.