Fan threatened with eviction from MCG for barracking too loud

[Selka]

This is a joke

 

[Hawkie_McHawkHawk]

I know, right? I remember when you could yell racist, sexist and homophobic slurs and all you’d get is a slap on the back from Bruce and Keith standing next to you. Where does it stop?

I was waiting for this comment, congrats you absolute wancker

 

[Lockyer24]

Haha oh wow I've never seen so many bogans throw a tantrum at once.

You could power a small city on the melt in this thread.

The "you're a racist!" losers in the Goodesy thread could power China

 

[AdamMarrett]

Surely not a coincidence that the AFL crowd control has come in at exactly the same time that they apologised to Goodes saying that they should have done more to stop the booing?

That's the issue in a nutshell. They didn't act then, to which they are over reacting now, and the average punter who spends his hard earned is copping it now. Everyone knows it, Gillon and the suits don't have the balls to admit that's what's happened.

Someone should take Gillon and his cronies to England and dump them in the away end at a Leeds home game, or a Old Firm derby, any big British or European football game and then see what they have to say. They'd all be mortified.

Gillon wants the game for the corporate types, hence the finals and grand final ticket prices, and the drastic crowd policing. The AFL don't give two shits about the real fan, never have. Now they just aren't hiding the fact.

 

[blue harvest]

Very, very sad scenes watching security walking up and down aisles to people just watching the game.

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I've seen this at every game I've been to in the last 10 years. It became more prevalent back when all this terrorism stuff escalated. The media are trying to make out it is new and people/sheep are believing it, that's the sad thing.

 

[Milanista28]

Who is our Mark Bosnich? Who wants to stand up for the fans?

 

[NorthernLights]

I know, right? I remember when you could yell racist, sexist and homophobic slurs and all you’d get is a slap on the back from Bruce and Keith standing next to you. Where does it stop?

Can’t believe this has to be explained but here goes;

Racism, sexism, homophobia = Bad
“Bald flog”, “green maggot”, loud cheering = fine

So yes it makes sense to ponder ‘where it stops’ if the latter are outlawed. Hope that clears it up.

 

[Stevi_Tigers]

Gil is worse than vlad ever was

 

[SHAKESPEARE]

Who is our Mark Bosnich? Who wants to stand up for the fans?

Lol they won't want to lose their AFL card. Gil will bounce them out if they step out of line. Just like journos who lose accreditation for speaking out

 

[FlowersByIrene]

Seriously low quality specimen is that ol mate

I was waiting for this comment, congrats you absolute wancker

 

[Stevi_Tigers]

Who is our Mark Bosnich? Who wants to stand up for the fans?

So far it seems to be joffa and trout who are both boycotting unfortunately until it’s someone more serious this won’t do anything

 

[JackOutback]

Can’t believe this has to be explained but here goes;

Racism, sexism, homophobia = Bad
“Bald flog”, “green maggot”, loud cheering = fine

So yes it makes sense to ponder ‘where it stops’ if the latter are outlawed. Hope that clears it up.

Except it’s not that clear; some people want to defend their right to swear like a sailor while the AFL wants kids to be able to attend the footy. And the AFL has been cracking down on umpire abuse for years. Sure, yell out what a crap decision it was, but get in the ump’s face and yell out what a shit human being he is like a peanut and you might find yourself getting a talking to. I mean, I’ve been to plenty of football games and not once had security talk to me; I hardly think that should qualify me for some award but apparently so.

 

[SuperSteele22]

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I've seen this at every game I've been to in the last 10 years. It became more prevalent back when all this terrorism stuff escalated. The media are trying to make out it is new and people/sheep are believing it, that's the sad thing.

Have you been to any games recently? No one is saying security guards wandering the isles is a new thing but it has intensified tenfold in recent weeks.

 

[nahnah]

someone needs to run to the middle of the MCG during a game, sit down and set themselves on fire in protest

 

[SSwans2011]

Can’t believe this has to be explained but here goes;

Racism, sexism, homophobia = Bad
“Bald flog”, “green maggot”, loud cheering = fine

So yes it makes sense to ponder ‘where it stops’ if the latter are outlawed. Hope that clears it up.

Loud cheering shouldn't be outlawed, I agree.

But I don't think there's any reason for abusive language, honestly. Everyone on the field is doing their job. Nobody should be bullied in the workplace unless they're responsible for something which is directly detrimental to society. It's not that hard to just support your team, and, y'know, not be a dick.

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

Tom Browne's point is a good one how much of it is people abusing the text line with false accusations?

 

[SHAKESPEARE]

The good ol days

 

[Cleavy]

Tom Browne's point is a good one how much of it is people abusing the text line with false accusations?

So technically we could boot out the ch7 commentators?

 

[fpm84]

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I've seen this at every game I've been to in the last 10 years. It became more prevalent back when all this terrorism stuff escalated. The media are trying to make out it is new and people/sheep are believing it, that's the sad thing.

This.

Why is anyone acting like this is a new thing?

 

[Ron The Bear]

They missed a box cutter at Adelaide Oval Thursday night too - and they wanded the guy too.

I thought everyone realised those things are only for show?

 

[NorthernLights]

Loud cheering shouldn't be outlawed, I agree.

But I don't think there's any reason for abusive language, honestly. Everyone on the field is doing their job. Nobody should be bullied in the workplace unless they're responsible for something which is directly detrimental to society. It's not that hard to just support your team.

The old “doing their job” line. If you haven’t worked out by now that it isn’t anything like a regular job then I can’t help you. Obviously there’s a line with abuse (racism etc), but a general pot shot has never hurt anyone.

 

[SHAKESPEARE]

Gil is worse than vlad ever was

Gil is Un. Vlad was Il

 

[blue harvest]

Have you been to any games recently? No one is saying security guards wandering the isles is a new thing but it has intensified tenfold in recent weeks.

Was there last night and all our games this year. Haven't noticed any change. Only thing I have noticed is now the media are focusing on it.

 

[Coasters7]

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I've seen this at every game I've been to in the last 10 years. It became more prevalent back when all this terrorism stuff escalated. The media are trying to make out it is new and people/sheep are believing it, that's the sad thing.

Not sure what the MCG or Marvel are like like, haven’t been to a game over there, but over here I don’t think I’ve ever seen guards pacing up and down the aisles. Sure they come down for a look every now and then but they definitely haven’t been doing laps of the stairs.

 

[SSwans2011]

Except it’s not that clear; some people want to defend their right to swear like a sailor while the AFL wants kids to be able to attend the footy. And the AFL has been cracking down on umpire abuse for years. Sure, yell out what a crap decision it was, but get in the ump’s face and yell out what a **** human being he is like a peanut and you might find yourself getting a talking to. I mean, I’ve been to plenty of football games and not once had security talk to me; I hardly think that should qualify me for some award but apparently so.

It seems pretty simple to me. If you think this crackdown could lead to you being kicked out, maybe try looking inwards rather than blaming the AFL for wanting to keep you accountable for being a dick. I'm thankful for security. There have been times where I, or people I've been with, haven't felt particularly comfortable at the football. It's really not that hard to get kicked out.

The old “doing their job” line. If you haven’t worked out by now that it isn’t anything like a regular job then I can’t help you. Obviously there’s a line with abuse (racism etc), but a general pot shot has never hurt anyone.

No shit it isn't a normal job. But why does that mean they should they have to put up with people being assholes? If you pay to see a comedian or band and heckle them, chances are you're getting kicked out for being a dick. You paid for your ticket, but you're still getting kicked out, and it's still reasonable that you're getting kicked out. It's pretty simple to me. Don't be a dick and you've got nothing to worry about.

I've never felt the need to abuse someone at the football. Don't know why you would either.