Opinion Commentary & Media VIII

[DuckYeah]

Yeah sorry DuckYeah - bit off on that one.

People can post about their lives online if they wish. Particularly on their own channels, it’s what they are for. It takes a pretty small minded person to attack them about their life through it though.

I dunno. Its 2026, it’s filled with trolls and bullies. If you cant block out the negative shit then dont post online because the hot tip is, social media is a cess pit

 

[DuckYeah]

Only an absolute flog would think like this.

Lol dont throw stones campaigner.

 

[Chadwiko]

Lol dont throw stones campaigner.

 

[King Corey]

Fair call. In fact, to show my support I will post mine

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Don't know why, always thought you were a dude.

 

[amaz199]

A lot of holiday parks are getting phone calls about cancellations so this holiday period coming up would be pretty quiet.

The weather is awful anyway. Not a great finish to March.

 

[Disco Dew]

Only an absolute flog would think like this.

 

[shintemaster]

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As much as this is bad in some ways, in others it might be good. Maybe players now will finally take some onus on themselves to not do stupid stuff. Unfortunately a lot of the stupid stuff they do is because the AFL says they can't brace themselves when running into another player because that's a "bump".

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

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The last thing an insurance company wants to do is cover those who make a claim.

 

[Hojuman]

The last thing an insurance company wants to do is cover those who make a claim.

Yeh, be bad for business that.

 

[koshari]

Lol at $3.20 a litre I dare say you’ll have plenty of camping spots available

Not necessarily, you now have to contend with the electric car brigade with their swags.

Having said that we had planned to take the caravan away over easter untill we got pissed with a friend and decided to book fights to busso.

Those beers probably just paid for themselves.

 

[hotchilli]

As much as this is bad in some ways, in others it might be good. Maybe players now will finally take some onus on themselves to not do stupid stuff. Unfortunately a lot of the stupid stuff they do is because the AFL says they can't brace themselves when running into another player because that's a "bump".

I wouldn't hold my breath on it, if umpires continue to reward players with free kicks for creating high contact the incentive to do it remains.

 

[Sphynx]

yep. they said he's being wasted in the midfield. sure he gets lots of touches but they are ineffective. he was the 43rd most effective player on the ground. stark!

Nah, Chad was adamant he was BOG…

 

[DuckYeah]

Nah, Chad was adamant he was BOG…

campaigners got no idea, doesn’t even know what gender it is

 

[gokangas]

Looks like the kid doesn't want to play footy anymore.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/st-kildas-lance-collard-under-investigation-for-alleged-homophobic-slur-in-the-vfl/news-story/e004768e99cebfeecbc7b9148a64eb0c

St Kilda’s Lance Collard under investigation for alleged homophobic slur in the VFL​

Less than two years after a six-game ban for using a homophobic slur, Lance Collard is under investigation again after an alleged incident in the VFL on Friday.

Matthew Forrest

March 28, 2026 - 6:25PM



St Kilda forward Lance Collard is being investigated by the AFL Integrity Unit for an alleged homophobic slur during Friday night’s VFL clash against Frankston.
Collard was already facing scrutiny for a late and high, swinging-arm hit on Dolphin Jackson Voss which sparked an all-in brawl.

If found guilty of an alleged homophobic slur, Collard could be out of the game for a lengthy stint.

This isn’t the first time Collard has allegedly used a homophobic slur in the VFL; the youngster served a six-week ban in 2024 while playing for the Sandringham Zebras.

The 2024 incident was against Williamstown.

As part of his punishment, he completed a Pride in Sport education program.

Lance Collard in action for the Saints last year. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos

“St Kilda Football Club is aware of an alleged incident involving one of its players during last night’s VFL match against Frankston,” a club spokesperson said in a statement on Saturday.

“The club takes matters of this nature extremely seriously and is working closely with the AFL Integrity Unit as it conducts its investigation into the matter.

“While this process is underway, it would be inappropriate for the club to comment further.”


League officials have declared they would come down with stricter and more consistent punishments for offensive slurs on the field following a spate of incidents in recent seasons.

Adelaide’s Izak Rankine

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Izak Rankine

Age

25

Ht

179cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.0

3star

K

9.0

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

2.7

4star

CL

1.7

4star

D

13.0

3star

K

9.0

4star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

2.7

4star

CL

1.7

4star

D

13.0

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

2.7

5star

CL

1.7

4star

served a four-match ban spanning the end of 2025 and the start of 2026.

A VFL official confirmed the league was investigating the incident.

 

[rickety]

 

[giantroo]

 

[Passmore]

"Without getting interrupted by Simpkin"....

 

[justroyal]

lmao. Scott had the ability to do what he couldn’t at north with draft picks and ****ed it with Merrett.

 

[Disco Dew]

On the couch might be the toughest watch on tv. No offense to the blokes but Jack and hawk just can’t be on a show that requires you to speak.

Credit to bucks though, he made mention of the Roberts hit on xerri and the fact no one else is talking about it.

 

[jackAttack]

On the couch might be the toughest watch on tv. No offense to the blokes but Jack and hawk just can’t be on a show that requires you to speak.

Credit to bucks though, he made mention of the Roberts hit on xerri and the fact no one else is talking about it.

Dont mind Tom, but Jack... Super painful hearing him speak.

 

[giantroo]

 

[DuckYeah]

"Without getting interrupted by Simpkin"....

Put this in the dedicated Simplin thread

 

[giantroo]

 

[Themanbun]

I love Bucks as a commentator

 

[Nylex]

This bloke must be on BigFooty