2015 Non-Crows AFL Discussion - Pt. 1

[Kane McGoodwin]

It's all fun and games until one OD's.

I would not be surprised if this is the next challenge the AFL has to face; a player overdosing but a long as they can control that very unpredictable habit.

Mainwaring wasn't a great look for the Afl even though he had retired.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

If you want to try to make strawman arguments take it somewhere else


ofcourse drugs and alcohol negatively affect some people

but there's plenty of people who live fine with them

So no duty of care then.

Rightio... That's professional.

 

[radiojake]

meanwhile Darren Millane has basically been cannonised despite the fact he was as drunk as a barge and could've easily killed someone else and not just himself....

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

meanwhile Darren Millane has basically been cannonised despite the fact he was as drunk as a barge and could've easily killed someone else and not just himself....

Since when?

Most I know think he was a drunk dickhead who recklessly brought his life to a wasteful short end.

 

[radiojake]

since they retired his jumper and any attempts to bring it back are fought with resistance

 

[FAITH]

Also, what's with this rumour about the Hirds splitting up because King Jimmy had an affair? Anyone hear that?

Been happening for over a decade mate, dont like to bad mouth people, bad he is far from clean cut image he portrays (Unlike Matty Loyd)

 

[jenny61_99]

yep you guys on bigfooty know exactly what is going on with Franklin - psyhic mind readers the lot of you -


i don't give a one slightest damn if AFL players snort coke or drop pills - and as long as they have control over their habit, no one else should care either...

You got a son that idolises a player?

 

[Pugsley]

You got a son that idolises a player?

I don't think he has children.

 

[radiojake]

You got a son that idolises a player?

if you're concerned about your son taking drugs, sit down and talk to him and make sure you let him know that if he's going to experiment, that he do it in a safe environment

 

[jenny61_99]

since they retired his jumper and any attempts to bring it back are fought with resistance

But they are magpie supporters...it's all they know. But seriously, we need to be concerned about the drug and alcohol problems in our society in general, not just because they are footballers. But because OUR passion is football, that is what we focus on. The glorification of drug taking by elite athletes perpetuates the allure that anyone could do it. Fact is, while everyone can, not everyone makes it out alive. Not everyone makes it out unscathed. Addiction of any sort (alcohol, drugs, gambling) is an absolute scourge on society. It destroys families, relationships, lives. These young men have a huge disposable income and plenty of time on their hands. A recipe for disaster. I care what they do as players of my club. We invest a lot of time and money into them. I'd rather they not be snorting it up or pissing it away and wasting a spot on our list. I'd be pissed off at buddy if he were playing for adelaide, and we'd signed him for ten years at a ridiculous cost, and he couldn't play in the most important games of the year because of an addiction.

 

[Pugsley]

if your concerned about your son taking drugs, sit down and talk to him and make sure you let him know that if he's going to experiment, that he do it in a safe environment

This makes me think it's better that you don't.

 

[radiojake]

ha ok - it would be totally better if my (hypothetical) child was experimenting drugs in silly situations because they didn't think they could talk to one of the people they should be able to trust in life....

i'm also making the assumption that jenny's kids are not yet adults -

 

[Alex99]

radiojake is correct, we can not put our head in the sand and ignore it.

Kids (young adults) will experiment with drugs and if they do, they need to do it in a safe place and with people around who can and will help if something goes wrong.

I just thing the AFL have to be realistic and transparent about how they deal with the drugs culture in the AFL instead of ignoring it.

 

[Changaneen]

radiojake is correct, we can not put our head in the sand and ignore it.

Kids (young adults) will experiment with drugs and if they do, they need to do it in a safe place and with people around who can and will help if something goes wrong.

I just thing the AFL have to be realistic and transparent about how they deal with the drugs culture in the AFL instead of ignoring it.

Where exactly do these so called safe places exist if as a parent youre dead against drugs?

 

[Deaneus!]

if you're concerned about your son taking drugs, sit down and talk to him and make sure you let him know that if he's going to experiment, that he do it in a safe environment

And only use GOOD heroin

 

[LiquidCrow]

Just got emailed link of GAJ doing some training in his holidays:

It goes well with Yakety Sax.

 

[Sanders]

It's important only to get your meth from ethical and organically certified labs.

 

[Twist_of_Lemon]

It's important only to get your meth from ethical and organically certified labs.

Gluten-free an absolute must, too.

 

[Ramify]

Beautiful to see the Union boys sing the anthem loud and proud.

C'mon Aussies!!!,

 

[Deaneus!]

Beautiful to see the Union boys sing the anthem loud and proud.

C'mon Aussies!!!,

Beautiful to see the Union boys sing the haka loud and proud.

C'mon Kiwis!!!

 

[noddy]

Was a good game, Australia came back strong in the second half but the Kiwis class told in the end.

 

[Pugsley]

Kiwis too good.

 

[Pugsley]

A new breakthrough in women's tennis you can't hear Maria Sharapova if you don't allow her the opportunity of returning the ball [emoji23]

 

[hey shorty]

meanwhile Darren Millane has basically been cannonised despite the fact he was as drunk as a barge and could've easily killed someone else and not just himself....

Most people who die young are the same.

Heath Ledger for one.

 

[Mike Smyth]

yep you guys on bigfooty know exactly what is going on with Franklin - psyhic mind readers the lot of you -


i don't give a one slightest damn if AFL players snort coke or drop pills - and as long as they have control over their habit, no one else should care either...

And to think you're a teacher.