Western Bulldogs release members code of conduct

[G-Mo77]

Re: Western Bulldogs release members code of conduct

I'm probably reading too much into it but think this is rubbish. Apart from Point 3 which I firmly believe in all other points are so vague and just luring the PC police to pounce.

I think my behaviour is fine at the footy. I don't swear, well I no longer swear. I'll call the umpire an idiot if I think he makes the wrong decision. I'll call opposition players names. I'll yell at our own players if they make a stupid mistake. Different supporters react differently and to most my behaviour is fine but to others it could be classed as offensive according to these broad and vague points to a few precious people.

Point 3 was all that was needed and should be respected.

Again I'm probably reading to much into it.

[Ghost Dog]

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Video is a tad long. Modern footy fans attention span is not to be overestimated.

[SonofScray]

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3-5 sit comfortably. I don't like these 'disrepute' ones, they are the open, broad brush strokes which limit your expression and create space to impose on dissenting views where no breach of 3-5 actually occurs.

[Bornadog]

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3-5 sit comfortably. I don't like these 'disrepute' ones, they are the open, broad brush strokes which limit your expression and create space to impose on dissenting views where no breach of 3-5 actually occurs.

I can't see anything wrong with points 1 and 2. I can think of nothing worse when a fan has made a real dick of themselves and they turn out to be a Bulldogs supporter.

[LostDoggy]

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I can't see anything wrong with points 1 and 2. I can think of nothing worse when a fan has made a real dick of themselves and they turn out to be a Bulldogs supporter.

Here's the issue as I see it BAD. Define what either statement means? What act is defined as bring the club into disrepute? Assuming the board intends to table these as part of our constitution. What happens if the board changes in 15 years and the afl landscape has changed. What do we do if the afl "ready to help" appoints their own CEO (hey Melbourne) and decides the Western Melbourne Bulldogs is a great idea? What do we do if they say "up yours afl or similar" and acts of demonstation or resistance are bringing the game or club into disrepute? I get this is overdramatising but its poorly written statements that lead to unforeseen consequences later on. If they mean nothing then lets cull them?

Points 3-5 however make total sense. They have specific references to acts that have no place in any club or association so great - make it easy to chuck those idiots out. The only point of having a code introduced that hold club members accountable is..... to be able to take concrete action. I don't know what points 1 and 2 could lead to. Neither do you - neither do they. Can't see the need for undefinable statements in a code of conduct and I will happily argue the point at the AGM if they try to get them through.

[KT31]

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Not sure twhat to make on the code of conduct.
As grown adult's do we really need to be told right from wrong.
The only members that will agree it will be like preaching to the converted.
The others will just agree and not abide by it anyway.

[Jeanette54]

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Personally I think this sort of politically correct stuff should be the last thing occupying the club's grey matter at this time.

I could be prepared to tolerate a few ferals, as per the fabled Collingwood supporters, in exchange for their success rate.

Fix the performance first, get the niceties done later.

[Footscray 1954]

Re: Western Bulldogs release members code of conduct

Personally I think this sort of politically correct stuff should be the last thing occupying the club's grey matter at this time.

I could be prepared to tolerate a few ferals, as per the fabled Collingwood supporters, in exchange for their success rate.

Fix the performance first, get the niceties done later.

But we're not Coliingwood and thank god for that!Class and dignity are the hallmarks of this club and i want that to remain.To hell with Collingwood Geelong are the club that we should be basing ourselves on!

[LostDoggy]

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Not sure twhat to make on the code of conduct.
As grown adult's do we really need to be told right from wrong.
The only members that will agree it will be like preaching to the converted.
The others will just agree and not abide by it anyway.

I guess it then makes it very easy for the club to take their membership away.

This kind of thing is bad PR for the club. I can understand why they don't want our fans in the newspaper for being racist, abusive ferals.

[Bornadog]

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I guess it then makes it very easy for the club to take their membership away.

This kind of thing is bad PR for the club. I can understand why they don't want our fans in the newspaper for being racist, abusive ferals.

I was so relieved the Majak abusers weren't bulldogs supporters.

[Bornadog]

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