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AFLW Pride Jumper
I note the club blurb accompanying the new AFLW Pride jumper. "Designed by members of the AFLW playing group in consultation with the Bulldog Pride supporter group, the guernsey reflects the transgender flag with the traditional red, white and blue hoops swapped out for pastel blue, white and pink."
However, I am surprised at the choice of theme. A couple of years ago the AFL were absolutely determined to prevent transwoman Hannah Mouncey becoming an AFLW player. Surely this reeks of hypocrisy, nothing new for the AFL.
If, by chance there is a transgender woman playing in the AFLW, I think she would do well to keep her mouth shut. That is if she wishes to continue to play.
The truth will set you free,
but first it will piss you off. ... Gloria Steinem.
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It is interesting considering what you've said.
My guess is it's more supporting the entire community.
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Originally Posted by
Grantysghost
My guess is it's more supporting the entire community.
An old friend once told me, when the words and actions differ, believe the actions. This is just AFLW virtue signalling at its most blatant.
The truth will set you free,
but first it will piss you off. ... Gloria Steinem.
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Originally Posted by
Jeanette54
An old friend once told me, when the words and actions differ, believe the actions. This is just AFLW virtue signalling at its most blatant.
Pride round has been going for a few years now
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I don't really understand why any of this offends people.
Nothing wrong with being proud of who you are, it's what I'd like for everyone I care about and those I mentor.
Politics aside at the end of the day it's about community; people. Without that we don't have anything.
Understand the OP and the apparent contradiction but maybe it's just simply about respect at the end of the day.
Dickens illustrated the dichotomy of opinion and class perfectly in a Tale of Two Cities, I always read this and smile and wonder if we will ever end division. Probably not!
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I get the frustration but it’s not exactly Carlton pulling on a Pride jumper after specifically refusing to endorse the Yes vote. The AFL’s half pregnant stance on trans players was and remains pathetic but this is something of a positive step.
I would like to think that shows of support like our jumper might actually foster inclusion for trans players, if not from the governing body then at least at the Western Bulldogs.
Jumper looks awesome for what it’s worth.
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I am actually confused; is the OP actually having a go at the club for trying to become a more inclusive environment?
More of an In Bruges guy?
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I'm picking up what you're putting down. FWIW I 100% support the gay and transgender communities; however, I coach girls football and I still struggle with the idea of a Hannah Mouncey playing AFLW. I just think there remains an unfair size and strength advantage that makes it unfair to the majority. My opinion.
I have no problem with our club coming out in support of the transgender community and think it's great the flag is included on our pride jumper. I guess I sound very much like a hypocrite as well.
One day we'll have a transgender league I have no doubt about it but that is a long way off.
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The jumper
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Originally Posted by
azabob
I am actually confused; is the OP actually having a go at the club for trying to become a more inclusive environment?
No, I was pointing out the irony of an AFLW club having a guernsey based on the transgender flag, given that when the AFLW had the chance to walk the walk they fell short of the inclusion they espouse.
FWIW, I have no problem with the club being genuinely inclusive, but this smacks of wanting to be seen as inclusive. Which is an entirely different thing.
I actually quite like the jumper and will probably buy one to add to my collection of jumpers over the years.
The truth will set you free,
but first it will piss you off. ... Gloria Steinem.
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Originally Posted by
Jeanette54
No, I was pointing out the irony of an AFLW club having a guernsey based on the transgender flag, given that when the AFLW had the chance to walk the walk they fell short of the inclusion they espouse.
I have no problem with the club being genuinely inclusive, but this smacks of wanting to be seen as inclusive. Which is an entirely different thing.
I actually quite like the jumper, and will probably buy one to add to my collection of jumpers over the years.
It's not a transgender flag, but trans people are represented.
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Originally Posted by
bornadog
It's not a transgender flag, but trans people are represented.
I quote the club view, "the guernsey reflects the transgender flag with the traditional red, white and blue hoops swapped out for pastel blue, white and pink".
The truth will set you free,
but first it will piss you off. ... Gloria Steinem.
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Originally Posted by
Jeanette54
I quote the club view, "the guernsey reflects the transgender flag with the traditional red, white and blue hoops swapped out for pastel blue, white and pink".
Well that is not correct and should be changed by club.
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Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.
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Originally Posted by
bornadog
Well that is not correct and should be changed by club.
No you are incorrect BAD and the club is correct. This is the Trans Gender flag and quite clearly the jumper is based on it.
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Originally Posted by
SquirrelGrip
No you are incorrect BAD and the club. This is the Trans Gender flag and quite clearly the jumper is based on it.
It's meant to be pride round. This narrows it down.
FFC: Established 1883
Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.