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[SonofScray]

Re: Lucy Cornes in Twitter attack after Will Minson offends Port Adelaide players wit

I can't argue with the AFL trying to remove racism and sexism from the game. That is worthy of promotion. I think the problems with the AFL are less about being PC than they are about image management. They are hyper aware of managing how incidents are portrayed and staying ahead of stories.
I don't think the game is soft in the slightest. I was disappointed with the Minson sanction as there were varied and disputed reports about what he said and I didn't think the mention of someone's mum was worse than much of what goes on. Still, he accepted it, so it is what it is.

As for your 2nd point, the AFL are going out of their way to get rid of stoppages. The fact that you can throw a ball out of a contest or release it when tackled now, not to mention the insanity of the holding the ball rule are evidence of this. The reduction of interchange is aimed at making players less able to run to contests and create congestion. The AFL want free flowing football at any expense including the players welfare.
And nostalgia ain't what it used to be.

Image management is exactly what it is. What it isn't, is authentic. See the comments about AFL being a law unto itself by Rob Starry and it starts to unveil its dangerous side.

[Sedat]

Re: Lucy Cornes in Twitter attack after Will Minson offends Port Adelaide players wit

Perhaps we can question how he can be so appalled at Minson's ongoing indiscretions, yet still in good conscious work alongside Rebecca Wilson who is a serial convicted drink driver.

The 'at the bar' column with Jon Anderson also lost a bit of its lustre when he smashed his car through a pizza shop and blew 0.139.

Ross Lyon is right - they are nothing more than minnows

[Topdog]

Re: Lucy Cornes in Twitter attack after Will Minson offends Port Adelaide players wit

This speaks volumes of the guys intellect.

Jon Ralph @RalphyHeraldSun
Surely Minson needs to take the initiative and suspend himself for a game & offer a donation to Lucy Cornes' charity. 4-6 week ban? Silly

Why should Minno donate to Lucy Cornes? He offended the Pearce family

[Greystache]

Re: Lucy Cornes in Twitter attack after Will Minson offends Port Adelaide players wit

This speaks volumes of the guys intellect.

Jon Ralph @RalphyHeraldSun
Surely Minson needs to take the initiative and suspend himself for a game & offer a donation to Lucy Cornes' charity. 4-6 week ban? Silly

Why should Minno donate to Lucy Cornes? He offended the Pearce family

It's all about Lucy Cornes, just ask Lucy Cornes. Looking forward to her lobbying to get herself on the next Dancing With The Stars series, she could be the next Alex Fevola.

[SonofScray]

Re: Lucy Cornes in Twitter attack after Will Minson offends Port Adelaide players wit

It's all about Lucy Cornes, just ask Lucy Cornes. Looking forward to her lobbying to get herself on the next Dancing With The Stars series, she could be the next Alex Fevola.

Much harsher than any mum/relations sledge.

[Twodogs]

Re: Lucy Cornes in Twitter attack after Will Minson offends Port Adelaide players wit

It's all about Lucy Cornes, just ask Lucy Cornes. Looking forward to her lobbying to get herself on the next Dancing With The Stars series, she could be the next Alex Fevola.

She could use her profile to stand for parliament like her ex-step mother in law. They never say nasty things to each other there.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Lucy Cornes in Twitter attack after Will Minson offends Port Adelaide players wit

What does Pearce now intend to do when every man and his dog starts ragging on him about his mum? And if a player dares to toy with 'the line' does he intend to drag it out into the media again?

[Twodogs]

Re: Lucy Cornes in Twitter attack after Will Minson offends Port Adelaide players wit

What does Pearce now intend to do when every man and his dog starts ragging on him about his mum? And if a player dares to toy with 'the line' does he intend to drag it out into the media again?

To be fair it wasnt Pearce who went public this. It was Lucy Cornes.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Lucy Cornes in Twitter attack after Will Minson offends Port Adelaide players wit

To be fair it wasnt Pearce who went public this. It was Lucy Cornes.

Woah.Is that the case? wow I didn't know that. I thought Pearce made the complaint through official Port Channels. Makes a difference. Thanks Two Dogs.

[EasternWest]

Re: Lucy Cornes in Twitter attack after Will Minson offends Port Adelaide players wit

To be fair it wasnt Pearce who went public this. It was Lucy Cornes.

I thought Pearce made a complaint to the umpires on the spot, who then reported it to whoever it goes to. Did I read that wrong?

On another note, I've really enjoyed reading this thread. It's been full of interesting and varying opinions without anyone resorting to name calling or taking someone else's different opinions perosnally. There's hope for us yet!

[LostDoggy]

Re: Lucy Cornes in Twitter attack after Will Minson offends Port Adelaide players wit

I don't think the game is soft in the slightest.

Free kicks for sling tackles, reports for rough play, suspensions for a sledge, FFS Boyd got nailed today for a fair straight on bump. The game is known as GayFL in the Rugby states and it is obvious why.

[jeemak]

Re: Lucy Cornes in Twitter attack after Will Minson offends Port Adelaide players wit

Free kicks for sling tackles, reports for rough play, suspensions for a sledge, FFS Boyd got nailed today for a fair straight on bump. The game is known as GayFL in the Rugby states and it is obvious why.

Yes we all know the rugby states are full of ingnorant folk, but let's not get off track.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Lucy Cornes in Twitter attack after Will Minson offends Port Adelaide players wit

If there was a journo race to the bottom of the barrel , he'd be in a photo finish with Greg Denham and Lace.

[The Underdog]

Re: Lucy Cornes in Twitter attack after Will Minson offends Port Adelaide players wit

Free kicks for sling tackles, reports for rough play, suspensions for a sledge, FFS Boyd got nailed today for a fair straight on bump. The game is known as GayFL in the Rugby states and it is obvious why.

Yeah but they love Rugby League so their opinions are invalid.

[westdog54]

Re: Lucy Cornes in Twitter attack after Will Minson offends Port Adelaide players wit

Yeah but they love Rugby League so their opinions are invalid.

I love Rugby League.

Several people on this forum love Rugby League.

Watch yourself.