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David Wilson (68)
Probably the same people who thought that the SMH was Satan's journal a few months ago, but today treated it's judgement as holy writ.
Homophobic remark in Tahs Brumbies game
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Probably the same people who thought that the SMH was Satan's journal a few months ago, but today treated it's judgement as holy writ.
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In most normal cases I would agree however the ARU has a rule which prohibits marquee players from staying any longer then 2 years.. Waratahs were planning on asking the ARU for dispensation to keep Potgeiter longer, his chances of been granted this dispensation just dropped..
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People don't need to read the SMH to form an opinion, this incident and replay received plenty of airtime across news channels and social media.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
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Cyril Towers (30)
We don't miss this idiot at all.
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Nathan Sharpe (72)
I am pleased to see that Potgeiter has taken responsibiliy for his actions; however I am unsure how constructive the punishment is. Will the fine go to a gay support group for example? Also perhaps Potgeiter should show that he is a better man than his words suggest by engaging with inclusive teams such as the Sydney Convicts.
what I don't like about Pocock is he uses rugby as the platform to inflict his political views on everyone. he was doing it when he was captain which was wrong. how dare he use being captain of the wallabies to ram his political agenda down our children's throats. it would of been just as easy for him to handle the whole incident off field. You watch it wont be long and he will be running for the greens within the next couple of federal elections.
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David Wilson (68)
Well done to the ARU for taking quick, decisive and appropriate action.
The Sydney Convicts are not a "gay group". They are an inclusive Rugby Club. There is a difference. AFAIK and not that it is my business, there were quite a few straight blokes playing Bingham Cup with the Convicts, Melbourne Chargers, Brisbane Hustlers et al.
It is a great idea that JacPot should spend time in the Convicts environment, but don't call them a gay group.
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Cyril Towers (30)
That is complete garbage. Potgeiter brings a lot to the team, he's a good man. He's made a mistake, apologized and copped the penalty. If you don't want him he's got a home here.
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Heaven forbid.
Won't somebody think of the children?
Surely people just use themselves as the platform for any issues they feel strongly about. People care about David Pocock's views and they get airtime because he is a public figure.
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Dick Tooth (41)
[quote="Hugh Jarse, post: 724504, member: 207]
It is a great idea that JacPot should spend time in the Convicts environment, but don't call them a gay group.[/quote]
Fixed. I know several people - gay and straight - who play for convicts. That's my bad for not rereading what I wrote.
It is a great idea that JacPot should spend time in the Convicts environment, but don't call them a gay group.[/quote]
Fixed. I know several people - gay and straight - who play for convicts. That's my bad for not rereading what I wrote.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
I agree with this in regards to his trespassing incident but not this one.
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Ken Catchpole (46)
I may be going against the trend here, but I feel the penalty is excessive.
$20,000 fine with $10,000 suspended. Additional awareness training. The apology itself. Named and shamed in the international media.
Each of the above in their own right stand to make a huge impact on the player, the game, and all individuals. Put them all together and the player has been handed a very big disciplinary lesson.
However, to constantly link the sin of anti-discrimination in Union and especially to keep raising the issue of racism alongside homophobia has tended to build a pyre for the player which is overstating the size of the problem. Bill Pulver's statement is an example of linking the foul language to racism. This has led to the large fine.
The evidence is that Potgieter let loose with extremely inappropriate language twice. Punish that - not homophobia, discriminatory attitudes, and racism.
$20,000 fine with $10,000 suspended. Additional awareness training. The apology itself. Named and shamed in the international media.
Each of the above in their own right stand to make a huge impact on the player, the game, and all individuals. Put them all together and the player has been handed a very big disciplinary lesson.
However, to constantly link the sin of anti-discrimination in Union and especially to keep raising the issue of racism alongside homophobia has tended to build a pyre for the player which is overstating the size of the problem. Bill Pulver's statement is an example of linking the foul language to racism. This has led to the large fine.
The evidence is that Potgieter let loose with extremely inappropriate language twice. Punish that - not homophobia, discriminatory attitudes, and racism.
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Phil Hardcastle (33)
He's not captain of any team. Hopefully that stops any children from taking away his awful, extreme view that it's not ok to bully people for things they can't change and aren't wrong anyway.
I hope so too.
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Cyril Towers (30)
Nah. We may not have the best team at the moment, but you can't fault our loosies at all. They're also not the kind of chaps that'll attract this type of attention.
But if you're happy with him, good for you.
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Mark Ella (57)
Disgraceful behaviour by Potgeiter
Should be banned for a few weeks and have to work down in Oxford Street during that time.
Maybe that will give him experience and understanding of relevant issues
Should be banned for a few weeks and have to work down in Oxford Street during that time.
Maybe that will give him experience and understanding of relevant issues
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