What happened with Quaynor being booed was already a terrible look for Adelaide supporters, but Matthew Nicks’ response “It’s not one for me to comment on” is just as concerning in its own way. A coach doesn’t need to deliver a fiery speech, but the bare minimum is to show leadership and make...
I don’t think anyone should begrudge Rankine taking steps to look after his mental health, especially given the scrutiny he’s under. That said, when the AFL reduces a suspension on mental health grounds and the first public detail is an overseas trip, it’s natural people will question the optics.
I've been impressed with how he's adjusted his attack on the football, he's still been ferocious but hasn't been completely reckless and compromising his own safety. We just play better as a team with him out there.
That logic is exactly why people get frustrated with the AFL’s inconsistency. If anything, finals should demand higher standards, not special treatment. Saying a suspension should mean less because it overlaps with finals is just admitting the AFL bends its own rules depending on who’s playing...
The AFL reducing Rankine’s suspension from 5 games to 4 on “mental health grounds” is a really poor precedent. Of course mental health should be taken seriously, but using it as a bargaining chip to soften accountability sends the exact wrong message. It blurs the line between genuine wellbeing...
One is a discussion about policy, the other is weaponising a tragic possibility to shut down accountability. That’s not just another “what if,” it’s a reckless and harmful derail
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