Fan threatened with eviction from MCG for barracking too loud

[Pakenhamsaint]

The AFL has issued a statement:

THE AFL has today concluded its investigation into an incident involving an umpire and a patron at the round 12 match between Carlton and the Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium on Saturday.

Marvel Stadium security were alerted to a patron who was leaning over the umpire's race and abusing umpire Mathew Nicholls as he was leaving the ground at halftime.

The patron was spoken to by both Marvel Stadium security and Victoria Police and subsequently removed from the venue for the remainder of the game.

The patron has received a warning and no further action will be taken.

The AFL and our venues want to create a safe and fun environment for all fans to come to and enjoy the football.

For over 100 years, the footy has been a place to come together, barrack, cheer and share in the experience in whichever way you choose.

There has been no directive from the AFL to change this.

The theatre of match day is one of the great sporting experiences, a place to be expressive and passionate about your team and the game, it always has been, it always will be.

In season 2019 there has been no change to the expectations of the behavior of everyone at games.

We want fans to enjoy attending matches and allow other fans around them to do the same.

While barracking and supporting is both strongly encouraged and a vital part of the game, offensive or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated.

Fans who consume alcohol on a match day are to do so responsibly.

The AFL's zero tolerance stance on vilification remains.

Stadiums and police across the country have a zero-tolerance for members or supporters that abuse the opposition, umpires and other members and supporters, on grounds of race, religion, gender, disability and sexuality.

Fans who breach the conditions of entry may face consequences.

Anyone involved in football at any level, from the community to the elite should be able to enjoy the game in a safe and inclusive environment.

The AFL's message to everyone is clear - come to the footy, barrack as loud as you can, enjoy the game and do so in a responsible manner.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-06-12/afl-statement-on-fan-behaviour

So that clears that up. Not.

 

[Asapartyhat]

The AFL has issued a statement:

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-06-12/afl-statement-on-fan-behaviour

So that clears that up. Not.

Damien Hardwick said it best on one of those great Melbourne AFL tv shows when he said- we tend not to ask the AFL for clarification because that makes it more confusing.

 

[TigerGlory]

Let’s all just not go anymore and see what happens

 

[Richard Pryor]

The AFL has issued a statement:

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-06-12/afl-statement-on-fan-behaviour

So that clears that up. Not.

Very political. They don't say that the fan vilified Nichols or broke any guidelines, but they close the statement off with the spiel on vilification and their policy on no personal abuse which associates the fan/Nichols incident with personal abuse without explicitly saying anything.

 

[Ron The Bear]

Very political. They don't say that the fan vilified Nichols or broke any guidelines, but they close the statement off with the spiel on vilification and their policy on no personal abuse which associates the fan/Nichols incident with personal abuse without explicitly saying anything.

Sounds like someone is owed an apology and Grand Final tickets.

The rest of us can try to guess what he did wrong.

 

[Marcel Proust]

First they came for the boo-er, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a boo-er.

Then they came for the bald headed flogs, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a bald headed flogger.

Then they came for the one thats supported too loudly, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a loud.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

 

[Ocker]

AFL has turned into a ******* joke.

Run by imbeciles.

 

[Truckosaurus]

Disagree, they're more like muppets while the puppeteers are on lunch break.

 

[Back One Out]

zero tolerance for fans who abuse the opposition, umpires and other supporters, on grounds of race, religion, gender, disability and sexuality.

So which category does "bald-headed flog" fall under?

Race?
Religion?
Gender?
Disability?
Sexuality?

 

[Ron The Bear]

No sudden movements lest umpire Nicholls get "spooked" again and call Ghostbusters. If you slop your boiling Four 'n Twenty on your thigh, quietly suck in your breath.

 

[Back One Out]

The Richmond cheer squad should also leave their FLOGGERS at home if the bald-headed flog is umpiring

Maybe bring along some tissues to wave at the sook.

 

[Crankyhawk]

So which category does "bald-headed flog" fall under?

Race?
Religion?
Gender?
Disability?
Sexuality?

Flog could be a reference to sexual preference (self satisfaction)...

 

[SuperSteele22]

Listening to Whateley on the matter on 360. It’s become blatantly obvious that he’s on the AFL’s payroll in some capacity to push their their agendas for them.

 

[Underdog]

As someone who has the restraint to not verbally abuse people or bother those around me...this issue feels like a whole lot of nothing.

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[Spuddigger]

Should've called out "You're balder than your mum's vagina". How is Nicholls going to argue?

This is Bay 13 c omment.

 

[Ron The Bear]

This is Bay 13 c omment.

Yes, it is, even if just a 'mum' joke. Funny how people react to being attacked.

 

[quotemokc]

Make the umpires as faceless as possible then, they are not the entertainment people show up for.

 

[its free real estate]

Listening to Whateley on the matter on 360. It’s become blatantly obvious that he’s on the AFL’s payroll in some capacity to push their their agendas for them.

That guy would weep at a mild "campaigner" thrown at him.

 

[captain blood 17]

Thank you Mick Malloy.


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[captain blood 17]

This is Bay 13 c omment.

If you actually posted in Bay 13 you would realize that this is actually a MB comment. We don’t post that dumb stuff there.


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[ApplecrossWC]

The Collingwood guy was probably carrying on way over the top like a complete lunatic and making people feel uncomfortable. It's 2019 and he still has a labret piercing, I have no doubt he deserved to be told to shut up.

 

[Ron The Bear]

The Collingwood guy was probably carrying on way over the top like a complete lunatic and making people feel uncomfortable. It's 2019 and he still has a labret piercing, I have no doubt he deserved to be told to shut up.

Quality denouncement. 100% facts.

 

[blue harvest]

Seems like this Collingwood bloke doesn't want to talk to the media any more now they've found out he has form.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl...-abusive-language-before-20190612-p51x1c.html

 

[Spuddigger]

If you actually posted in Bay 13 you would realize that this is actually a MB comment. We don’t post that dumb stuff there.


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Looks like you spend time there.

 

[blue harvest]

Say what you want when he is on the field umpiring, that's fair but when you make it personal by directly abusing him then it completely fair grounds to by evicted. Everyone is just ****ting themselves now because the umpires are actually hitting back for once. Not a single workplace in Australia tolerates this kind of abuse.

This.
You can't stand at the race hurling abuse directly at umps or players as they walk off, it's piss weak.
Good on Nicholls for saying something.