Craig whacko Jackson is a seriously funny bugger I like him, good thing they only put Mal Meninga up against him. Imagine the late rugby player Jonah Lomu stepping into the ring :)
ps santa not so fast buddy, if you are going to quote tv viewing figures to prove that ping pong AFL is viewed by more Aussies tv watchers than NRL or Rugby Union, and your right, then consider that the tv reality show 'married at first sight' probably out rates AFL viewing figures and I think we can sum up the collective IQ of their audience :)
ps as a guide to their IQ think the current interest rate for bank mortgages cheers
-- Edited by peter67 on Tuesday 23rd of March 2021 10:19:09 PM
Craig1 said
09:58 AM Mar 24, 2021
BB< Never will convert too many, just mostly fun here that I can see, and to me no "slurs".
Overall vote is : AFL, still the greatest!!
Wanda said
09:08 AM Mar 25, 2021
TheHeaths wrote:
I see the level of commentary from some hasnt improved.
Homophobic comments/names say much less about the target than the shooter.
I recall not that long ago that a contributor with a similar vocabulary was shown the door.
About time the moderators did their job and not close the post down, but, closed down those who have made these comments.
In this day an age, bloody disgraceful
Santa said
10:05 AM Mar 25, 2021
Homophobic comments??? I see nothing approaching homophobia in this thread, what I do see is a bit of good natured verbal jousting, there is at times far worse content in the Jokes forum and no one blinks an eye.
Instead of people being offended by everything they disagree with they need to toughen up a bit and realise there are always opposing points of view.
If you find the comments in a thread not to your liking, the solution is simple, don't engage, move on.
To get back on topic, tonight's game Carlton V Collingwood should be worth watching, not much between them.
peter67 said
10:17 AM Mar 25, 2021
You know, for an AFL supporter you ain't half a bad bloke santa :)
Santa said
10:25 AM Mar 25, 2021
peter67 wrote:
You know, for an AFL supporter you ain't half a bad bloke santa :)
Thanks Peter, you certainly seem to have mastered the art of disagreeing without being offensive.
A bit of good natured argy bargy is harmless as well as being entertaining.
TheHeaths said
01:08 PM Mar 25, 2021
Santa wrote:
Homophobic comments??? I see nothing approaching homophobia in this thread, what I do see is a bit of good natured verbal jousting, there is at times far worse content in the Jokes forum and no one blinks an eye.
Instead of people being offended by everything they disagree with they need to toughen up a bit and realise there are always opposing points of view.
If you find the comments in a thread not to your liking, the solution is simple, don't engage, move on.
If the derogatory term for homosexuals is not homophobic then you are correct. Unfortunately in this case you are not.
2 posters did that, and I objected. Obviously that offended you, so take your own advice as per above.
I can accept good natured banter regarding sports, but it doesnt need the type of comments made by those 2 posters. I was not offended by the digs about sport, but there is no need to try and emphasise a point with the use of the terms used.
As for scrolling past, why should I have to? Can I not express a differing opinion as well? Once again, following your own advice could apply.
As far as I am concerned, the standard, behaviour or post you walk or scroll past, is the standard, behaviour or post you accept.
-- Edited by TheHeaths on Thursday 25th of March 2021 01:11:19 PM
Santa said
01:22 PM Mar 25, 2021
Methinks you take yourself way too seriously Ian.
Wanda said
02:11 PM Mar 25, 2021
peter67 wrote:
Craig it's not a good looking game mate, aerial ping pong for p**fters, not a scratch on Rugby Union.
Yobar wrote :Hmmm...without being 100% sure,I seem to recall that one Mel Meninga dropped a self-proclaimed AFL poovtaball player "boxer" who had challenged him to a fight. Mark Jackson (Jacko,if you must) was the individual involved,and he got dished up something wicked. Cheers
Perhaps we should ask the , to quote the aboves :p**fters and "poovtaballers" if they think we are being tooo, to quote Santa : "serious".
You just DON"T make statements like that anymore and they should be deleted immediately, MR Moderator.
They are offensive too most decent people
yobarr said
02:46 PM Mar 25, 2021
Wanda wrote:
peter67 wrote:
Craig it's not a good looking game mate, aerial ping pong for p**fters, not a scratch on Rugby Union.
Yobar wrote :Hmmm...without being 100% sure,I seem to recall that one Mel Meninga dropped a self-proclaimed AFL poovtaball player "boxer" who had challenged him to a fight. Mark Jackson (Jacko,if you must) was the individual involved,and he got dished up something wicked. Cheers
Perhaps we should ask the , to quote the aboves :p**fters and "poovtaballers" if they think we are being tooo, to quote Santa : "serious".
You just DON"T make statements like that anymore and they should be deleted immediately, MR Moderator.
They are offensive too most decent people
"They are offensive to (NOT 'too') most decent people".Hmmm... Interesting.And exactly how did you determine that? Cheers
Wanda said
05:20 PM Mar 25, 2021
yobarr wrote:
Wanda wrote:
peter67 wrote:
Craig it's not a good looking game mate, aerial ping pong for p**fters, not a scratch on Rugby Union.
Yobar wrote :Hmmm...without being 100% sure,I seem to recall that one Mel Meninga dropped a self-proclaimed AFL poovtaball player "boxer" who had challenged him to a fight. Mark Jackson (Jacko,if you must) was the individual involved,and he got dished up something wicked. Cheers
Perhaps we should ask the , to quote the aboves :p**fters and "poovtaballers" if they think we are being tooo, to quote Santa : "serious".
You just DON"T make statements like that anymore and they should be deleted immediately, MR Moderator.
They are offensive too most decent people
"They are offensive to (NOT 'too') most decent people".Hmmm... Interesting.And exactly how did you determine that? Cheers
Its simple you idiot, I don't live under a rock in the 19th century
Craig1 said
05:46 PM Mar 25, 2021
Wow "idiot " , good job you have a thick skin Yobarr ( I hope)
Santa said
05:57 PM Mar 25, 2021
Wanda wrote:
Its simple you idiot, I don't live under a rock in the 19th century
Whoops, there it is, the first real real zinger in the thread.
peter67 said
06:26 PM Mar 25, 2021
Maybe we should compromise and use the term 'he's a bit light on the loafers'
yobarr said
06:46 PM Mar 25, 2021
Wanda wrote:
yobarr wrote:
Wanda wrote:
peter67 wrote:
Craig it's not a good looking game mate, aerial ping pong for p**fters, not a scratch on Rugby Union.
Yobar wrote :Hmmm...without being 100% sure,I seem to recall that one Mel Meninga dropped a self-proclaimed AFL poovtaball player "boxer" who had challenged him to a fight. Mark Jackson (Jacko,if you must) was the individual involved,and he got dished up something wicked. Cheers
Perhaps we should ask the , to quote the aboves :p**fters and "poovtaballers" if they think we are being tooo, to quote Santa : "serious".
You just DON"T make statements like that anymore and they should be deleted immediately, MR Moderator.
They are offensive too most decent people
"They are offensive to (NOT 'too') most decent people".Hmmm... Interesting.And exactly how did you determine that? Cheers
Its simple you idiot, I don't live under a rock in the 19th century
Typical...you can't answer a simple question,so you resort to insulting comments.Perhaps the only time you seem genuine is when you're insulting someone? Of course,these comments have caused me unimaginable distress that can probably be eased only by an intelligent response to my question? Although I understand that the requested response may be beyond your ability,I would be interested to see exactly what you can provide? Cheers
P.S There are 2 'Rs' in 'YobaRR'.
-- Edited by yobarr on Thursday 25th of March 2021 11:20:50 PM
yobarr said
06:49 PM Mar 25, 2021
Craig1 wrote:
Wow "idiot " , good job you have a thick skin Yobarr ( I hope)
Thanks for your kind thoughts,Craig.As you can no doubt understand,these comments have caused me unimaginable distress! Cheers
-- Edited by yobarr on Thursday 25th of March 2021 07:32:09 PM
TheHeaths said
07:41 PM Mar 25, 2021
Santa wrote:
Methinks you take yourself way too seriously Ian.
Not at all Santa. I just find some things a step to far, and I saId so. That is what I did originally in this thread. In fact one of your posts suggested something similar.
If others then find that uncomfortable, and can find no logical or sensible argument to prosecute their position beyond dont read it, then that is not my problem.
Ill now leave the thread, as I know when it is pointless to discuss some things any further. I will go and be serious in my corner!
Wanda, somethings are just beyond comprehension!
DMaxer said
07:53 PM Mar 25, 2021
With the organ loudly playing "How Great Thou Art" the Reverend and the Deacon have now left the building to retire to rectory to pray for your soul.
Craig1 said
08:58 PM Mar 25, 2021
Cindy, me thinks Covid related lockdown symptoms have struck again.
Santa said
12:39 PM Apr 17, 2021
According to the SMH AFL is booming in Sydney to the detriment of rugby.
I think Rugby Union has been in decline for years Santa. It is played at a few private schools with most of the clubs under severe financial strain. NRL on the other hand is going great. One that is really going great, at junior level especially, is cricket. Most of the kid's teams up to about under 12s are made up of boys and girls.
In relation to AFL, I think the following they have is predominantly expats from the AFL States. It remains a total bore for those of us raised in NRL States.
The Belmont Bear said
09:26 PM Apr 17, 2021
I have to agree DMaxer rugby union has been declining for years in Australia (not just in Sydney) regardless of what the SMH likes to tell people about the popularity of AFL. In a city just up the road we also have strong rugby history going back 150 years and only a small AFL following, I doubt that I could find a kid who would be able to name a rugby team that playing in our local competition. Over time both the NRL and the AFL have been very good at evolving and marketing their products to increase popularity unfortunately rugby is still firmly anchored somewhere in the past. Personally I find it difficult to get into a game where most of the time the outcome is determined by someone blowing the pea out of a whistle rather than by the players. Each to their own I guess it is the second most played football code on the planet behind soccer.
BB
Craig1 said
08:07 PM Apr 18, 2021
For a great Sunday, Melbourne AFL Demons has flogged Hawthorn in the last quarter. Now 2nd on ladder. (I may regret this after next Saturday.)But get in while you can.
Bobdown said
03:14 PM Apr 25, 2021
Craig1 wrote:
For a great Sunday, Melbourne AFL Demons has flogged Hawthorn in the last quarter. Now 2nd on ladder. (I may regret this after next Saturday.)But get in while you can.
Beat the Tigers yesterday Craig and Kosi got 5 goals for Hawks today.
Cheers Bob
Craig1 said
03:45 PM Apr 25, 2021
Thanks Bob, I am pleased he left until this week to come back to his practice game form.
" She's a Grand Old Flag "
Craig1 said
09:54 AM Apr 26, 2021
Did I mention, Melbourne Storm are also cruisin nicely, looks like we got Bellyache for 2022 as well
Santa said
10:40 AM Apr 26, 2021
Port Adelaide dished out a flogging to St Kilda last night 93 points to 39, Martin Frederick did a great job in his first game for the club.
Craig whacko Jackson is a seriously funny bugger I like him, good thing they only put Mal Meninga up against him. Imagine the late rugby player Jonah Lomu stepping into the ring :)
ps santa not so fast buddy, if you are going to quote tv viewing figures to prove that ping pong AFL is viewed by more Aussies tv watchers than NRL or Rugby Union, and your right, then consider that the tv reality show 'married at first sight' probably out rates AFL viewing figures and I think we can sum up the collective IQ of their audience :)
ps as a guide to their IQ think the current interest rate for bank mortgages cheers
-- Edited by peter67 on Tuesday 23rd of March 2021 10:19:09 PM
Overall vote is : AFL, still the greatest!!
About time the moderators did their job and not close the post down, but, closed down those who have made these comments.
In this day an age, bloody disgraceful
Homophobic comments??? I see nothing approaching homophobia in this thread, what I do see is a bit of good natured verbal jousting, there is at times far worse content in the Jokes forum and no one blinks an eye.
Instead of people being offended by everything they disagree with they need to toughen up a bit and realise there are always opposing points of view.
If you find the comments in a thread not to your liking, the solution is simple, don't engage, move on.
To get back on topic, tonight's game Carlton V Collingwood should be worth watching, not much between them.
Thanks Peter, you certainly seem to have mastered the art of disagreeing without being offensive.
A bit of good natured argy bargy is harmless as well as being entertaining.
If the derogatory term for homosexuals is not homophobic then you are correct. Unfortunately in this case you are not.
2 posters did that, and I objected. Obviously that offended you, so take your own advice as per above.
I can accept good natured banter regarding sports, but it doesnt need the type of comments made by those 2 posters. I was not offended by the digs about sport, but there is no need to try and emphasise a point with the use of the terms used.
As for scrolling past, why should I have to? Can I not express a differing opinion as well? Once again, following your own advice could apply.
As far as I am concerned, the standard, behaviour or post you walk or scroll past, is the standard, behaviour or post you accept.
-- Edited by TheHeaths on Thursday 25th of March 2021 01:11:19 PM
Methinks you take yourself way too seriously Ian.
Yobar wrote :Hmmm...without being 100% sure,I seem to recall that one Mel Meninga dropped a self-proclaimed AFL poovtaball player "boxer" who had challenged him to a fight. Mark Jackson (Jacko,if you must) was the individual involved,and he got dished up something wicked. Cheers
Perhaps we should ask the , to quote the aboves :p**fters and "poovtaballers" if they think we are being tooo, to quote Santa : "serious".
You just DON"T make statements like that anymore and they should be deleted immediately, MR Moderator.
They are offensive too most decent people
"They are offensive to (NOT 'too') most decent people".Hmmm... Interesting.And exactly how did you determine that? Cheers
Its simple you idiot, I don't live under a rock in the 19th century
Whoops, there it is, the first real real zinger in the thread.
Typical...you can't answer a simple question,so you resort to insulting comments.Perhaps the only time you seem genuine is when you're insulting someone? Of course,these comments have caused me unimaginable distress that can probably be eased only by an intelligent response to my question? Although I understand that the requested response may be beyond your ability,I would be interested to see exactly what you can provide? Cheers
P.S There are 2 'Rs' in 'YobaRR'.
-- Edited by yobarr on Thursday 25th of March 2021 11:20:50 PM
Thanks for your kind thoughts,Craig.As you can no doubt understand,these comments have caused me unimaginable distress! Cheers
-- Edited by yobarr on Thursday 25th of March 2021 07:32:09 PM
Not at all Santa. I just find some things a step to far, and I saId so. That is what I did originally in this thread. In fact one of your posts suggested something similar.
If others then find that uncomfortable, and can find no logical or sensible argument to prosecute their position beyond dont read it, then that is not my problem.
Ill now leave the thread, as I know when it is pointless to discuss some things any further. I will go and be serious in my corner!
Wanda, somethings are just beyond comprehension!
According to the SMH AFL is booming in Sydney to the detriment of rugby.
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/australian-rules-football-is-booming-in-sydney-is-it-happening-at-rugby-s-expense-20210416-p57jtz.html
I think Rugby Union has been in decline for years Santa. It is played at a few private schools with most of the clubs under severe financial strain. NRL on the other hand is going great. One that is really going great, at junior level especially, is cricket. Most of the kid's teams up to about under 12s are made up of boys and girls.
In relation to AFL, I think the following they have is predominantly expats from the AFL States. It remains a total bore for those of us raised in NRL States.
I have to agree DMaxer rugby union has been declining for years in Australia (not just in Sydney) regardless of what the SMH likes to tell people about the popularity of AFL. In a city just up the road we also have strong rugby history going back 150 years and only a small AFL following, I doubt that I could find a kid who would be able to name a rugby team that playing in our local competition. Over time both the NRL and the AFL have been very good at evolving and marketing their products to increase popularity unfortunately rugby is still firmly anchored somewhere in the past. Personally I find it difficult to get into a game where most of the time the outcome is determined by someone blowing the pea out of a whistle rather than by the players. Each to their own I guess it is the second most played football code on the planet behind soccer.
BB
Beat the Tigers yesterday Craig and Kosi got 5 goals for Hawks today.
Cheers Bob
" She's a Grand Old Flag "
Port Adelaide dished out a flogging to St Kilda last night 93 points to 39, Martin Frederick did a great job in his first game for the club.
From my viewpoint, great result.