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

[sydney_gws]

watch him only get 2 weeks

Joke of a league

The "reason" for a shorter suspension that cant be talked about hasn't applied for this type of discretion.

 

[RAPPA]

That’ll teach Rankine to call someone a pile of sticks

 

[Hasselhough]

They'll twist it dont worry. He wont be missing a GF.

Collingwood supporters shouldn't be calling the afl out on shenanigans.

You guys won a GF by a kick in 2023 with Maynard not getting even a week for ending Brayshaw career .

That was a VIC afl special if I have ever seen one

 

[Toump Ass]

Do you have a credible source for this info?

Is The Age credible to you?

 

[Corkintheocean]

That’ll teach Rankine to call someone a pile of sticks

 

[HirdsTheWord]

the bar is set at 3-4 weeks for a homophobic slur isn't it?

Jeremy Finlayson

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got 3 weeks

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got 4 weeks

Rankine is a ****in dumbass for putting himself in this position, especially when the cows are going so well.

 

[apollo_creed]

Tank to have an away prelim without rankine instead of a GF without him?

so you're assuming that you'll win a home prelim against anyone?

noting that you beat Collingwood and Brisbane by less than a goal at home and were outplayed in both games.
you also lost to Geelong.

I agree you would be a chance of beating those three teams but would put it in 50/50 territory you seem to be assuming you'd beat them.

 

[PerthBoy86]

Personally I think it is strange that we are suspending players for using words. By all means, they should be called out on it and put into some sort of re-education but don’t think suspending is the answer. Especially in a time when you can punch someone in the back / gut but not get suspended because it didn’t warrant enough force.

I don't like that all these tribunal decisions in general are resulting in more and more suspensions. Its just expanding their power to influence the game as a result of what one player does. Then you have umpires getting more and more involved in decisions.

I think a fine is the way to go. Make it substantial enough to deter them. As for say, rough conduct stuff, I'd prefer a red card and a fine than all this theatre about how many weeks. Unless its really bad.

But the AFL media circus love it. They're salivating over this Rankine thing, probably brings in a lot of the non AFL brigade for various reasons.

 

[sydney_gws]

I reckon the AFL might repay the Crows for the goal umpiring disaster a couple of years ago with this one.


Time to call in that favour Nicksy...

That's Nicks on the left. And the AFL on the right. In case you didn't work it out.

Adelaide dropped down the ladder, got a higher pick and got Curtin as a result.

 

[Underarm]

Do gay people even really care or want Rankine suspended?

This one does. Throw the book at him.

 

[HirdsTheWord]

Short odds to be swept under the carpet.

Precedent says 4 weeks if Rankine owned up to it himself, 5+ if he didn’t.

So will likely land on 2 weeks and an “education course” because it’s a star in finals, as opposed to Graham/Finlayson/Powell/Collard.

if Rankine gets 2 weeks the next Crows fan to talk about the AFL being VFL should be instantly banned from big footy.

 

[57 Milner]

Is The Age credible to you?

Rankine called Pie to apologise after alleged homophobic insult, Crows await fate

The AFL is expected to hand down its finding in the coming days, with the Crows bracing themselves to be without Rankine for multiple matches if the allegation is proven as they push for their first premiership since 1998.

www.theage.com.au

This?
Sorry, didn't read Isaac Quaynor name mentioned.
Read this though
"The Age is not suggesting a slur was made; however, an investigation into the allegation will take place."

 

[Ludovico]

Do gay people even really care or want Rankine suspended? Or is this another example of a small group of elites at AFL house choosing to be offended on behalf of another group to virtue signal how evolved and superior they are.

I'm bi and living with a guy and yes, I do.

Not for me, Im older and over this shit. I mean, its ****ing tiring and every time this comes up, and by the way, it has an extraordinary number of times this year, I have to deal with the sort of shit you have been spouting in this thread, which to be honest is more annoying than the actual homophobic crap sprouted by Rankine. The number of dipshits who cant grasp this is not ok does my head in, but then, I get it. I cope with it enough in life. From casual homophobic shit like this to threats of violence to my car being keyed with the word "***", I get to practice my resilience quite often dealing with people like you.

Ive been made to feel like im not welcome for who I am enough times in my life, including on here. It doesnt faze me. But I know what it would have felt like to 15 year old me, lost alone and frightened in foster care, wanting to play footy as one of the few places I could feel home, and being made to feel from shit like this that nope, you dont belong. For the equivalent of that kid right now, you damn well better believe I want an unequivocal statement this is not ok.

 

[nutstar]

the bar is set at 3-4 weeks for a homophobic slur isn't it?

Jeremy Finlayson got 3 weeks

Jack Graham got 4 weeks

Rankine is a ****in dumbass for putting himself in this position, especially when the cows are going so well.

Not quite.
Powell-5 weeks
St kilda player in the vfl 6 weeks.
With the AFL saying they will continue to increase the penalty

The 4 weeks for Graham was due to him self reporting.
If Izak did the same as has been reported 4 must be the minimum.

 

[Munich]

Didn't realise Crows fans had such a victim mentality.

Bit embarrassing.

 

[HirdsTheWord]

Personally I think it is strange that we are suspending players for using words. By all means, they should be called out on it and put into some sort of re-education but don’t think suspending is the answer. Especially in a time when you can punch someone in the back / gut but not get suspended because it didn’t warrant enough force.

i am a big whatever happens on the field stays on the field guy

but the AFL can't have a pride round, then at the same time allow players to use homophobic slurs.

 

[bigman]

And that is why there is so much interest in this.... Missing the gf and him being indigenous is like a double reason for the AFL to make up a bullshit excuse.

I would hazard a guess that if he was non indigenous, he definitely misses the grand final. Because of his skin colour, he has a chance!!!

Ridiculous comment.

Finalyson and Collard got whacked and both are indigenous.

 

[South of the Yarra]

Crows expecting a lengthy ban for Rankine

 

[Hasselhough]

But the AFL media circus love it. They're salivating over this Rankine thing, probably brings in a lot of the non AFL brigade for various reasons.

And most of these ex afl player all used racial and gay slurs on and off the field .

Gary Lyon and derm used to say horrible things to Chris Lewis who would then be suspended for retaliation.

These guys should have no opinions on these acts unless they are willing to be retrospectively accountable for thier own actions

 

[HirdsTheWord]

Not quite.
Powell-5 weeks
St kilda player in the vfl 6 weeks.
With the AFL saying they will continue to increase the penalty

The 4 weeks for Graham was due to him self reporting.
If Izak did the same as has been reported 4 must be the minimum.

fair enough.

I am OK with that if that's the precedent.

lets see if the AFL are consistent here...

 

[CrowToon]

So what you are saying is if Rankine has issued an apology (meaning he has admitted to his actions), he should do an abrupt u-turn and deny any such claim?

Correct me if you think I am wrong, but I would say trying this daring tactic with the flip flopping wouldn't exactly make him come up smelling like roses on the the other side.

Ultimately everyone has to weigh up what they feel comfortable doing. If there was a way to wriggle out then I wouldn't blame anyone for doing it. Doesnt sound like there is any way though.

 

[kaiserchief13]

How can it be 3-5 weeks? Surely he should get at least 5 given he didn't self report so no discount and Graham got 4 a few weeks ago

 

[bigman]

They’ve already called in the favour with the draw they had this year and last. Plus that ridiculous crows favoured umpiring on Saturday night gets them the win and top 2. Makes up for the goal miss and missing the 8 in 2023.

Double ups against Gold Coast, Collingwood and Hawthorn, plus your mob who was supposed to be decent this year.

I know this is the only good news Port has had since Bergman but ease up with the low level troll bait.

 

[Coasters7]

Rankine being Aboriginal has nothing to do with this.

It absolutely does given Rioli’s punishment (or lack of).

Star player finals discount and/or not wanting to get the indigenous community offside like they did with Willie.

 

[PeterSalt]

You do know our 3 out of 6 double up games this year are not only against the top 8 but sides fighting for the top 4????

I think he's trying to tell you we got an easy draw because we were fixtured to play the powers twice