“Be consistent you green maggot” - The Umpire Strikes Back

[Dixie Normous]

Footy fans have been put on notice after a Richmond cheer squad member was given a three-game ban for calling an umpire a “green maggot’’.
Tigers’ cheer squad chiefs have now sent a memo to members, warning of bans or other disciplinary action if they criticise umpires or players.

“We ask that cheer squad members refrain from making any derogatory comments towards anyone, be it on field or off,’’ the memo said.

“Doing so may result in disciplinary action being taken by the cheer squad, the club or the AFL.’’

The banned fan has claimed he was threatened with a 12- month ban for yelling: “Be consistent, you green maggot!’’

The cheer squad memo says the fan’s comment was found “offensive and bullying”.

Is this really bullying or just a cup of home truths being served to the umpires?

What's wrong with wanting consistency.......and maggots aren't filthy animals. They get a raw deal.

 

[Cotchins Hair Piece]

Is this a joke?

More Lefty PC Perpetually Offended SJW rubbish.

 

[buttermuffs]

A bit harsh, but you can’t deny the comment was intended to be offensive and bullying. I highly doubt this is an initiative led by umpires, as you can’t really hear a single person in the crowd.


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[GROTTO]

Footy fans have been put on notice after a Richmond cheer squad member was given a three-game ban for calling an umpire a “green maggot’’.
Tigers’ cheer squad chiefs have now sent a memo to members, warning of bans or other disciplinary action if they criticise umpires or players.

“We ask that cheer squad members refrain from making any derogatory comments towards anyone, be it on field or off,’’ the memo said.

“Doing so may result in disciplinary action being taken by the cheer squad, the club or the AFL.’’

The banned fan has claimed he was threatened with a 12- month ban for yelling: “Be consistent, you green maggot!’’

The cheer squad memo says the fan’s comment was found “offensive and bullying”.

Is this really bullying or just a cup of home truths being served to the umpires?

What's wrong with wanting consistency.......and maggots aren't filthy animals. They get a raw deal.

Getting upset at insects must upset the AFL.

 

[Kappa]

Less drunk morons screaming abuse at umpires the better.

 

[M Malice]

 

[Frank Gallagher]

The Maggot Strikes Back?

The Phantom Maggot?

The Maggot Awakens?

Attack Of The Maggots?

 

[kaiserchief13]

In 10 years time only positive comments will be allowed. If a player or umpire stuffs up a response such as "Bad luck, you will get it right next time" will only be allowed

 

[PenfoldsFan]

Truth hurts, clearly.

 

[Dixie Normous]

The Maggot Strikes Back?

The Phantom Maggot?

The Maggot Awakens?

Attack Of The Maggots?

That little maggot has his own jet airplane, that little maggot he's a millionaire......

 

[Milanista28]

Would love for the crowds to drop off big time over the next few years.

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

The AFL taking leadership lessons of North Korea?

 

[augiewaz]

Is this for real?

Have heard way more worse things than that.
Also, cannot imagine the umpire will hear it anyway

 

[biggiemediums]

Hey AFL - you know what helps people not hate umpires? Decent umpiring.

 

[jwikked]

The AFL is desperate to control every aspect of the game, including crowds. They're going to start policing the cheer squads, and hope they can push into the rest of the ground.

Not a surprise, but it's a real shame. They want to make the game as sterile as possible for sponsors and media deals. The fans come second.

 

[Hauker]

AFL’s biggest issue is the poor umpiring...but but it’s the fans fault. FMD

 

[MightyHawks]

Was it the "green maggot" or the "be consistent" part that was offensive

Guessing it was the "be consistent" jibe which is clearly offensive to an umpiring department that prides itself on being inconsistent

 

[joy division]

Let the AFL dig their own grave.

 

[JackFlash]

The AFL and their utter madness agenda at work yet again...........imbeciles!

 

[markm106]

What if all he said was “be consistent Dean Margetts”

 

[tonk]

What a joke, even the AFL is getting in on the social engineering BS.

 

[SickQwon]

I see the Goodes effect eventuating if the AFL keep trying to silence the crowd.

 

[rampar]

In other related news, Richmond players have been asked to respect the opposition and allow them first use of the ball to reflect a society of caring, sharing and tolerance

 

[HurleyHepsHird]

Is this a joke?

More Lefty PC Perpetually Offended SJW rubbish.

Is your brain broken?

 

[TigerTime_89]

Don't think the Richmond fan would be missing out on anything important the moment anyway.