Mega Thread Non-Freo AFL Discussion 2025

[The Lobbster]

Massive fines, education, public apology, contributions/attendance to community outreach programs/donations ect.

Suspensions should be for football acts, this wasn't a football act.

The problem with this is that you can’t apply fines equally. When Lance Collard made homophobic comments last year, you can’t really fine him that much because he’s a first year player (and therefore doesn’t have as much money).

All players can serve suspensions but not all players can afford to cop massive fines. It’s because of this that I don’t agree with the idea of reserving suspensions for football acts. If someone does something really bad
(like racial/homophobic abuse) then you give them a harsh sanction. I imagine that not allowing footballers to play football lines up with the idea of harsh

I would argue that community outreach programs/education should be implemented with suspensions not instead of them.

 

[Cesoir]

Reading a lot on social media news site etc,

There's your mistake right there anchor man

This is the age where every fool with a keyboard becomes a social commentator.

 

[anchor man]

There's your mistake right there anchor man

This is the age where every fool with a keyboard becomes a social commentator.

Not a mistake. But I know what you are saying.

 

[Cam Payne]

Just learned the Blues have not won a final round match since 2013. Having looked a bit closer, what's more insane is 2004 was the last time they won a final round match before that.

Consistency isn't always the key.

 

[Gimme the Fyfe]

Massive fines, education, public apology, contributions/attendance to community outreach programs/donations ect.

Suspensions should be for football acts, this wasn't a football act.

Rankine's at re-education process "What the hell are you smiling at?!"



The end result:
Rankine as Moleman and Homer as the AFL.

 

[King Huskii]

Yeah but there’s a difference between young lads calling each other ******s and slipping a finger into each others buttholes for laughs and Rankine using the word as a pejorative to denigrate someone

Looooool

 

[King Huskii]

Rankine can't play finals yet Snoop gets to perform at the grand final.

He and his home boys have literally degraded women and gays for years. They make a living over it and glorifying crack.

But hey let's target rankine while he was constantly targeted by Collingwood players all night until he snspped and said 1 word

 

[Spirit Level]

I'm aware I'm in a minority here.

I see a huge difference between someone actually purposefully vilifying someone who identifies as homosexual and calling them the f word out of spite, versus someone using a misguided 90s era slur as a general insult (which is what i believe has happened in this case).

Yes it needs to be stamped and punishment/re-education is required, but shouldn't be a suspension IMO.

Actually calling someone who is gay the f word out of spite, yeah i could actually get around a suspension for that.

 

[2big2strom]

Rankine can't play finals yet Snoop gets to perform at the grand final.

He and his home boys have literally degraded women and gays for years. They make a living over it and glorifying crack.

But hey let's target rankine while he was constantly targeted by Collingwood players all night until he snspped and said 1 word

does the AFL choosing a shit house person as the pre entertainment absolve any player from facing consequences this finals series?

also some of you are telling so hard on yourself that you're only one 'snap' away from spewing vile hatred

 

[sumavich]

It's the hypocrisy, yeah. Like most big organisations, they are full of it!
Anyway I think that's enough of Rankine, does the crime, do the time

 

[Purpletown]

If we need Essendon to beat GC for us to make finals then we are doomed judging from the drudge they are dishing up tonight.

 

[Piggy Smalls]

This guy is on close to a million a year. He's a role model. The AFL have a social responsibility to punish these acts.
Some might say it's harsh, but if you want to earn more coin in a year than 99% of society do in a decade you should lead by example. Simple.

 

[fleur]

If we need Essendon to beat GC for us to make finals then we are doomed judging from the drudge they are dishing up tonight.

Suns have a five day turnaround for that game

 

[Piggy Smalls]

If we need Essendon to beat GC for us to make finals then we are doomed judging from the drudge they are dishing up tonight.

Just beat the Dogs and it won't matter

 

[Madas]

To me it's a long bow to compare Snoop Dog to what's happening now. It's not hypocrisy. The songs with slurs originate from the 90s and early 2000s when such language was used as a common insult and not always referencing sexuality.

There are no slurs in any recent music that I am aware of, and he has made efforts to change his tone, and work with the LGBT community.

I say this as someone who has no interest in rap music. We shouldn't judge what people did in the past in the context of today's values, which have changed considerably in that time. When those songs were made most people didn't bat an eyelid at the inclusion of those words

You mustn’t have heard the rap music ( is that what it is ?) that my youngest listens to
Seriously no holds barred , it seems the more provocative it is the more popular it is .

In the words of Dire Straits

 

[Piggy Smalls]

You mustn’t have heard the rap music ( is that what it is ?) that my youngest listens to
Seriously no holds barred , it seems the more provocative it is the more popular it is .

In the words of Dire Straits

I find the over-sexualised female rappers the most offensive. Although I'm pretty sure one of the worst offenders is actually just an actor miming to Jay Z sped up. (It's a whole thing on interwebs conspiracy circuit).

 

[Madas]

Can Anyone here who knows how this place works tell me if you can be “frozen “ out of a thread ?

I’ve been stirring up the WC flogs on the Harley Reid thread for a while now but I think my old mate Parksy might have mashed me into oblivion as I can’t see that thread at all anymore?

 

[Piggy Smalls]

Can Anyone here who knows how this place works tell me if you can be “frozen “ out of a thread ?

I’ve been stirring up the WC flogs on the Harley Reid thread for a while now but I think my old mate Parksy might have mashed me into oblivion as I can’t see that thread at all anymore?

On their board or the main one?

 

[Madas]

On their board or the main one?

Main board
I think it was the speculation thread ?

Yeh nah just found it
I’m back in

 

[mattis117]

You mustn’t have heard the rap music ( is that what it is ?) that my youngest listens to
Seriously no holds barred , it seems the more provocative it is the more popular it is .

In the words of Dire Straits

Yeah I don't like rap music haha.

 

[Ripper]

Well what did you mean when you said Rankine got 4 more weeks than he should’ve got?

Either you think what Rankine did wasn’t bad or you think it was bad and a suspension is an inappropriate punishment.

Which is it?

4 weeks is way to much , Why no suspensions for the taunts leading up to it ? I can remember Des Headland arcing up about a taunt about the tattoo of his daughter. Gay people should not be some kind of protected species , ALL hurtful taunts should be treated the same,

And the AFL should sack Snoop Dog , as His position is unteniable

 

[Ripper]

you're only one 'snap' away from spewing vile hatred

Settle down , thta's way over the top

 

[Raz]

Sadly words meaning change over the years . And we have to try and keep up with what the latest offensive is

When I was much younger everyone I knew called their best mates the f word . Wasn’t offensive back then . But now it is

But what about offensive slurs about your wife children etc . Calling your wife a s—— . Is they worthy of a ban

As I said elsewhere . Sledging in sport should be totally removed . Play the game . Don’t use words

 

[King Huskii]

Yeah I don't like rap music haha.

You don't and it's still used today just as much it isn't just 90s rap it's equally prevalent today and snoop was one of the main offenders until he turned pop so he could make more money

 

[WhoneedsMcLeod]

This guy is on close to a million a year. He's a role model. The AFL have a social responsibility to punish these acts.
Some might say it's harsh, but if you want to earn more coin in a year than 99% of society do in a decade you should lead by example. Simple.

Why is he a role model? He's a young guy for shits sake, he is what he is. It is your responsibility to bring your kids up properly, not Izac Rankine's.
Is Sam Kerr a role model? Why did she get special treatment.

Social responsibilty, haha