Oppo Camp Non Eagles Discussion Thread

[Boohemian]

Criticism was always going to come, people on this very board warned against the use of the phrase. Somehow West Coast didn't cotton on. Jingoism at its worst.

 

[JADED]

Jarrod Pickett GWS out for the season...
http://m.afl.com.au/news/2016-04-19/promising-giant-sidelined

Yet to debut. Could he be another talent prised from the grip of GWS?
Some serious talent on and from their list.


Also, the future picks article is worth the Collingwood/freo lols. The lower they finish the more that gets taken from them. (pick wise) And as above, GWS continue to live off their initial windfall whilst getting richer.
http://m.afl.com.au/news/2016-04-19/gws-set-for-giant-draft

 

[matt_bas]

Did we all see this shite?

http://www.watoday.com.au/afl/west-...llow-peril-jumper-spruik-20160419-goa7gq.html

Wtf? Are they serious.

 

[javaguice]

Wtf? Are they serious.

Apparently....

 

[wraglesweb]

Created a shit, anti-climactic game in 2010 when extra time would have been incredibly exciting and probably would have resulted in a St. Kilda win.

The replay was a poostain on the underpants of our game. Great that it is gone - should have been gone much sooner.

Would of much rathered just another quater though without time on.

 

[MWPP]

Has anyone seen this ?
https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a...tter-to-footy-spectator-for-looks-of-disgust/
I have mixed views
I agree with some of the fb comments (that we don't know the whole story , that perhaps the mother should've swapped seats with her son , or perhaps let them know that her son had difficulties )
I work in healthcare so am sympathetic to the issues these families face (and feel sorry for the child ) , but I also think writing an open letter is a passive aggressive , unhelpful way of dealing with the issues .
I'm sorry that they left at 3/4 time
But I think better communication could've prevented the situation
I also wonder if the woman/her daughter have issues of their own haha )

 

[woosha24]

Did we all see this shite?

http://www.watoday.com.au/afl/west-...llow-peril-jumper-spruik-20160419-goa7gq.html

West Coast make the 2016 Grand Final.

Nek minnit - Daniel Chick is on the front page of the papers:

"Yeah, the drug culture in the mid 2000's was pretty bad, but ya know what was worse? The racisms. There was just racisms everywhere at West Coast. Couldnt move for racisms. Hell, I went down to Northbridge one night before a home game with Benny and I saw him do a racism right there in the street! I swear!".

 

[DanWCE]

Has anyone seen this ?
https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a...tter-to-footy-spectator-for-looks-of-disgust/
I have mixed views
I agree with some of the fb comments (that we don't know the whole story , that perhaps the mother should've swapped seats with her son , or perhaps let them know that her son had difficulties )
I work in healthcare so am sympathetic to the issues these families face (and feel sorry for the child ) , but I also think writing an open letter is a passive aggressive , unhelpful way of dealing with the issues .
I'm sorry that they left at 3/4 time
But I think better communication could've avoided the situation
I also wonder if the woman/her daughter have issues of their own haha )

Do you think the other patron or her daughter sounded approachable or of sound reason? I can't begin to imagine how hard the life of that mother of the autistic boy would be. I've a fair idea as my cousin has just completed his doctorate studies based on the disease, but I haven't lived a day in those shoes.

Some people are so entrenched in their own BS they forget how to be understanding and compassionate. But this is only one side of the story. I reckon you've more chance of some drongo slopping a filthy midstrength beer on you at the footy.

 

[MWPP]

Do you think the other patron or her daughter sounded approachable or of sound reason?

Yeah, perhaps not, which is why I said that wondered if the woman/her daughter have issues of their own!
However, if the mother of the autistic child took the trouble to explain that he had just learnt to use the cup, she could've also explained that he has autism. I also wonder if she either misheard, or if the other woman will claim that she did (since the comments were only "muttered")

I can't begin to imagine how hard the life of that mother of the autistic boy would be. I've a fair idea as my cousin has just completed his doctorate studies based on the disease, but I haven't lived a day in those shoes.

I agree. I found it interesting that some FB comments were from people who also claimed to be parents of children with special needs, and they made the suggestions of swapping seats, or approaching things in another way . Couldn't help agreeing withthem.

Some people are so entrenched in their own BS they forget how to be understanding and compassionate. But this is only one side of the story. I reckon you've more chance of some drongo slopping a filthy midstrength beer on you at the footy.

Yeah, that's why I'm a little torn (because it's only one side of the story, and because the mother's main issue seems to be the "attitude" as opposed to anything they actually said). True about it being more likely to have beer spilt

 

[javaguice]

Old coach of mine said accidents happen to everyone, that's why there's erasers on pencils. Lemonade doesn't even stain

 

[ChampRevesby]

Yeah, perhaps not, which is why I said that wondered if the woman/her daughter have issues of their own!
However, if the mother of the autistic child took the trouble to explain that he had just learnt to use the cup, she could've also explained that he has autism. I also wonder if she either misheard, or if the other woman will claim that she did (since the comments were only "muttered")

I think thats the bit that was missing. I'm sure if the lady explained to the other patron that her son had a disability then I'm sure she would have reacted differently. Given that football is surrounded by emotion to begin with i'm sure the patron was just wrapped up in the game and the incident without really putting two and two together.

 

[DanWCE]

Yeah, perhaps not, which is why I said that wondered if the woman/her daughter have issues of their own!
However, if the mother of the autistic child took the trouble to explain that he had just learnt to use the cup, she could've also explained that he has autism. I also wonder if she either misheard, or if the other woman will claim that she did (since the comments were only "muttered")


I agree. I found it interesting that some FB comments were from people who also claimed to be parents of children with special needs, and they made the suggestions of swapping seats, or approaching things in another way . Couldn't help agreeing withthem.


Yeah, that's why I'm a little torn (because it's only one side of the story, and because the mother's main issue seems to be the "attitude" as opposed to anything they actually said). True about it being more likely to have beer spilt

Sorry I've read my post back, it sounds pretty blunt like I'm coming after you. We agree on most points about that article. Just a little sick of people either getting disproportionately offended over nothing or not being genuine and accepting of real situations and circumstances. The world's gone mad haha.

The club has been contacted about this but I dont expect much can come of it. Surely the people sitting in those seats have heard the story. They are either deeply embarrassed or planning public retribution.

 

[EagleShore]

Are the crows really paying that much!?! I'm chucking a $50 on it, that's awesome value!

They'll probably shorten as the week progresses. Could really trouble the Hawks' backline.

 

[javaguice]

My in law is autistic and he's far from disabled. Bill gates is autistic& I'm pretty sure Steve jobs was as well.

 

[ep2018]

Going to complain to WA Today; people making stupid complaints about the Eagles is triggering for me. I should be able to browse the internet without seeing things that inadvertently upset me.

"WTF WEST COAST WHY GET RID OF THE CURRENT HOME JUMPER THE NEW WINGS SUCK BRING BACK TRIPANEL."

 

[ChampRevesby]

but I also think writing an open letter is a passive aggressive , unhelpful way of dealing with the issues

By airing her offence out in a public forum she is trying to get other people offended on her behalf. I also suggest that her passive aggressiveness is an attempt to make her "transgressor" feel shitty about the whole situation which is pretty dicky considering it could have been resolved by a simple explanation or better yet by just ignoring the whole thing. While it must be very hard for her and I sympathies I think this article is more about her than her son. Call me an arseh*le just the way I see it.

 

[MWPP]

I think thats the bit that was missing. I'm sure if the lady explained to the other patron that her son had a disability then I'm sure she would have reacted differently. Given that football is surrounded by emotion to begin with i'm sure the patron was just wrapped up in the game and the incident without really putting two and two together.

Yep exactly! Autism (like many other conditions) is invisible
I understand that medical issues are considered private/personal, but if she was comfortable enough to write an open letter about it, I wish she had also mentioned it that the time
Better communication would've helped

Sorry I've read my post back, it sounds pretty blunt like I'm coming after you. We agree on most points about that article. Just a little sick of people either getting disproportionately offended over nothing or not being genuine and accepting of real situations and circumstances. The world's gone mad haha.

All good, I didn't take it that way. Though actually, perhaps this article is a good example of both of those at once

The club has been contacted about this but I dont expect much can come of it. Surely the people sitting in those seats have heard the story. They are either deeply embarrassed or planning public retribution.

I wonder if the family will end up with extra tickets to another game as a gesture of goodwill - I'd be ok with this
I also wonder if the mother of the child with autism was hoping the other pair would get banned haha (why else would she name the specific seats in the article)?

 

[Keys]

I think that lady's son posts on here

 

[ChampRevesby]

I think that lady's son posts on here

Darksharks?

 

[MWPP]

By airing her offence out in a public forum she is trying to get other people offended on her behalf. I also suggest that her passive aggressiveness is an attempt to make her "transgressor" feel shitty about the whole situation which is pretty dicky considering it could have been resolved by a simple explanation or better yet by just ignoring the whole thing. While it must be very hard for her and I sympathies I think this article is more about her than her son. Call me an arseh*le just the way I see it.

Yeah, exactly. And because of the way she's approached it, it's not having that effect on me (in fact, I feel a little less sorry for her than I otherwise would have, because of the approach she took) .
No, I don't think you're an arseh*le. I sort of feel the same way. As I mentioned, I do work in healthcare , so I do have a bit of insight in regards to what carers/families go through (and can empathise), but I don't respect/like her approach, and can't help but feel a little cynical about her passive aggressiveness

 

[javaguice]

Autism has f/a to do with it. A kid spilled his drink.

 

[i am a logo]

Did we all see this shite?

http://www.watoday.com.au/afl/west-...llow-peril-jumper-spruik-20160419-goa7gq.html

Can't imagine how something so irrelevant could get printed in a professional newspaper. I know Perth is sort of a fishbowl but does anyone seriously consider the crap in that story 'important'?

 

[Godfather32]

Can't imagine how something so irrelevant could get printed in a professional newspaper. I know Perth is sort of a fishbowl but does anyone seriously consider the crap in that story 'important'?

Probably the same muppets who see racism where there isn't any

 

[ChampRevesby]

Can't imagine how something so irrelevant could get printed in a professional newspaper. I know Perth is sort of a fishbowl but does anyone seriously consider the crap in that story 'important'?

Just the regressive left trying to get people offended on other peoples behalf. Standard narcissistic behaviour of these clowns.

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

Cant knock norf they are going as good as any. They were a dangerous side last year, beat us, made us look silly in q1 of the prelim. They will be around the mark.
Waite and brown can clunk them goldy is a gun, have an honest midfield and the 2 biggest cheaters in the game in harvey and thomas.

Peaking too early and will burn and crash in the finals against teams other than Richmond. It's better this way for the lols.