KD. Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Lol wowee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Heartspur Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Relatedly, if I never hear the 'Archie Thompson beats up his wife' chant again it will be too soon. Given Australia seems to finally be having a serious conversation about domestic violence (more than 67 women dead so far this year alone), it would be great if we could get with the program. Especially since 1 in 6 Australian women have experienced physical or sexual violence from a partner, which means a substantial proportion of our own supporters have in fact been beaten up by their partners and don't need to be reminded of it while they're trying to enjoy watching the game.I thought we were doing a community service by bringing to the public's attention the forementioned violence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnibari Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I thought we were doing a community service by bringing to the public's attention the forementioned violence.No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Relatedly, if I never hear the 'Archie Thompson beats up his wife' chant again it will be too soon. Given Australia seems to finally be having a serious conversation about domestic violence (more than 67 women dead so far this year alone), it would be great if we could get with the program. Especially since 1 in 6 Australian women have experienced physical or sexual violence from a partner, which means a substantial proportion of our own supporters have in fact been beaten up by their partners and don't need to be reminded of it while they're trying to enjoy watching the game.Get a grip dude.Im pretty sure 99.9% of society are aware that beating up their partner is wrong.If you want PC, go watch the AFL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannon Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Was the first thing that came to my mind too haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illeatyourheart Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I think it´s less about being PC and more about creating a safe environment for women and victims of domestic violence (of which there are many).One thing that surprised me from being at the game against Heidelberg (the first game in Australia I had attended at a lower level than A-League) is that the ratio of men to women was was so incredibly high. It´s something I´ve never experienced at the cricket or AFL. I think if the league and this sport are serious about advancing the game in this country, this issue needs to be addressed, because as far as I can tell, the number of female participants is higher than most of the other national sports. Moreover, people on this forum have recently complained about our dwindling membership and attendance numbers. Surely if the atmosphere at games is more appealing to women, our and the rest of the clubs´ membership numbers will only grow.Anyway, that´s my 2c. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Heartspur Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) I liked the bit where he said 'a substantial proportion of our own supporters have in fact been beaten up by their partners'.WTF? Edited October 7, 2015 by Pete Heartspur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I like the bit where he said 'a substantial proportion of our own supporters have in fact been beaten up by their partners'.WTF?He's making that assertion on a statistical basis.But look, could we continue this discussion in its own thread, perhaps in The Club Room forum? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 He's making that assertion on a statistical basis.But look, could we continue this discussion in its own thread, perhaps in The Club Room forum?Or could we accept that some people like it, some people don't. People will continue singing it. The capo certainly doesn't actively start it but it generates noise. Beating up women is bad and BT50 is a cunt. Conversation over. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I think the bigger issue is why aren't Melburnians making more of an effort to stop violence against women? At least raise some awareness. Maybe have a derby tifo with "arnie you shouln't of done that" plus a catchy hashtag on it? I'd donate to that tifo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I think it´s less about being PC and more about creating a safe environment for women and victims of domestic violence (of which there are many).One thing that surprised me from being at the game against Heidelberg (the first game in Australia I had attended at a lower level than A-League) is that the ratio of men to women was was so incredibly high. It´s something I´ve never experienced at the cricket or AFL. I think if the league and this sport are serious about advancing the game in this country, this issue needs to be addressed, because as far as I can tell, the number of female participants is higher than most of the other national sports. Moreover, people on this forum have recently complained about our dwindling membership and attendance numbers. Surely if the atmosphere at games is more appealing to women, our and the rest of the clubs´ membership numbers will only grow.Anyway, that´s my 2c.Without being overly simplistic but Heidelberg like many other "traditional" former NSL clubs are basically supported by blokes. The main reason I see it (from experience) is that the women and generally the wives stay at home for their own break or peace and look forward to game day so that they can have some time for themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shahanga Posted October 7, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Get a grip dude.Im pretty sure 99.9% of society are aware that beating up their partner is wrong.If you want PC, go watch the AFL.Unless I'm very much mistaken its not "dude", its "dudette". Changes things doesn't it? Are you really so surprised that a female doesn't like that chant? Me, truth to be told, I kind of like it, whilst feeling guilty about it. (i reconcile it with the knowledge that his missus was unfortunate enough to have to call the cops & Melbournians are saying you know what, you may grin and smile etc etc & everyone in blue thinks you're some sort of hero, but you know what, you're not even a real man) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Even if you wanted to stop it you couldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Without being overly simplistic but Heidelberg like many other "traditional" former NSL clubs are basically supported by blokes. The main reason I see it (from experience) is that the women and generally the wives stay at home for their own break or peace and look forward to game day so that they can have some time for themselves.I think we should recognise the sixteen year old Greek Girls wearing barely nothing at every Bergers games on a man hunt.However in all seriousness Soccer crowds always have less women at them than say AFL (Which is statistically the most popular spectator sport with women in the world) because as I am sure others can attest to here... it's fucken hard to get a girlfriend to watch soccer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 I think we should recognise the sixteen year old Greek Girls wearing barely nothing at every Bergers games on a man hunt.However in all seriousness Soccer crowds always have less women at them than say AFL (Which is statistically the most popular spectator sport with women in the world) because as I am sure others can attest to here... it's fucken hard to get a girlfriend to watch soccer.Mine just comes for the alcohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Watching the Wanderers game last night, it's no wonder Perth were able to get past them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Mine just comes for the alcohol.My new girlfriend actually genuinely thinks it was an superb effort of endurance for her to watch 15 minutes of the AFL Grand Final last Saturday on my couch.So yeah I have accepted she will not be watching any Soccer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 My new girlfriend actually genuinely thinks it was an superb effort of endurance for her to watch 15 minutes of the AFL Grand Final last Saturday on my couch.So yeah I have accepted she will not be watching any Soccer.So do I. It was one of the most boring sporting event presentations I've seen. I lasted less than 10 minutes in total, spread over the whole game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Cadete you have so many girlfriends can you share your tips and tricks?? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Cadete you have so many girlfriends can you share your tips and tricks?? They'd be wasted on someone who only worships c**k.... well Novillo's at least... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Cadete you have so many girlfriends can you share your tips and tricks?? For you Strides: "Don't be yourself".And I haven't had "many" Girlfriends it's just been an odd year for me as I came out of a eight year relationship at the start of the year and was with another girl in between the one I recently started dating. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannon Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 cadete aka the strange tamer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 For you Strides: "Don't be yourself".And I haven't had "many" Girlfriends it's just been an odd year for me as I came out of a eight year relationship at the start of the year and was with another girl in between the one I recently started dating. Why are u so mean to me det Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Why are u so mean to me detConstructive criticism isn't mean. Deep down I'm sure he just wants whats best for you; not be able to procreate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agoalie Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Increase Australia's intake of women migrants from south America and that will solve the problem of low female attendance at games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Increase Australia's intake of women migrants from south America and that will solve the problem of low female attendance at games. A pity the South American Bots on Tinder can't attend games... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 A pity the South American Bots on Tinder can't attend games...det pls u have girlfriends u dont need tindre 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) det pls u have girlfriends u dont need tindre Yes, but some of us here have mates....In fact some of us here even have mates that use Tinder. Edited October 9, 2015 by cadete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Yes, but some of us here have mates....In fact some of us here even have mates that use Tinder. u mustard have sad mates cuz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Do you log in as a woman on tinder strider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Do you log in as a woman on tinder strider?I suspect Strider is more of a grindr person myself 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thisphantomfortress Posted October 9, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 I suspect Strider is more of a grindr person myselfTypical BigoT50 with the homophobic joke 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Typical BigoT50 with the homophobic jokewhy you looking for things to be offended about hipster? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 I think we should recognise the sixteen year old Greek Girls wearing barely nothing at every Bergers games on a man hunt.Seems quite common at Knights games as well (replacing Greek with Croatian obviously) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) Seems quite common at Knights games as well (replacing Greek with Croatian obviously)LOL - I could bring up a Season One LBC joke here if I wanted too... Edited October 9, 2015 by cadete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Interesting to hear JVS state that Melling, Garrucio, Williams and Gameiro will all be available and likely to play in Wednesday's game. Four handy in's.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Heartspur Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Not sure it's worthy of a double-post though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 That's awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted October 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 I doubt it will happen but its time to bench Paartalu and Koren Retre Chapman Kisnorbo Zullo Melling Mauk MooyDekker Tuna Gamerio 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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