Western Sydney Wanderers leave NRL for dead

[Xman]

One "controversial" players comments show I'm wrong....lol

[Fred]

How do you know no player is game to come out? Maybe they just feel there is no need to make an issue of it? Does someone has to "come out" of they are heterosexual ? I think coming out is a real 80's concept. Maybe 90s. But this day and age no cares nor should they. No one could care less if you are gay it not.

Whilst at it Acker's comments where taken the wrong way. He was asked to write that by the aflpa and he was saying back then, no one was ready for a gay AFL player. Now I just think it is such a non issue. Collingwood have a strong gay supporter group called the pink army so no problems there. Do you really think someone saying they are gay would cause a stir ? Seriously? I can't think of anywhere in society this would be an issue.

[Fred]

On saying that you still get individuals that to call someone gay is an insult and that goes across all sports and society ... But hey that's humanity. There are still people who call people ****** as an insult too... You're always going to get that I guess.

[AFLcrap1]

You are fair dinkum kidding.
You try to make a NON issue of it,yet AFL talks about GAY PRIDE RD,
All talk little action.
What about if a gay p[layer wants to take his partner to the Brownlows.?

I love how you fumblefans either dismiss or twist something that is said by one of your own stars.
Simple fact is NO PLAYER HAS COME OUT.
& I agree with ACKER They are worried about the backlash.
Yet apparently NRL fans are less intolerant.
Astounding logic by xman.

[Fred]

I don't think anyone would really care less if a gay player takes his partner to the brownlow? As a first it may make news but there would be no negativity about it that's for sure. And why would there be? Do you really think on this day and age people would be shocked or aghast ??? I think it would be celebrated but even then I thinks that's wrong because it's just normal so why celebrate something that is normal ?

[Fred]

I just don't think any one cares if a player is gay. Why should they. There are plenty of left footed players playing the game and that's not an issue. I fail to see how someone's sexuality has anything to do with how they play football?

[Raiderdave]

For detailed figures that show where the figures come from? Obviously it does, because that tells us nothing.

And stop protecting Dave.

huh
who'd of thunk it

5 minutes after this loon makes a right cock of himself stating stuff he knows shit all about .. which is everything :_<> :_<>
he wants to go another round with the leaguies again >

I couldn't be stuffed making him look like a dribbling shit for brains goose again
It'd be the 30th time this month :_<> :_<>

learn your lesson dipshit
learn it good

Like your one to talk - I offered you one of the leaguies to step in the ring and you ran away faster than superman busting to go to the toilet - your a fucking gutless embarrassment - and another thing is your code called League

its you're one to talk ... & you're a fucking embarrassment you illiterate ****** :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<>

jesus
the education of a 7 year old

Oh & our code is called League for short .... Rugby League is acceptable as it is the long version
Rugby is not
as it is the common shortened name for the 15 player game .. you ***** halfwit
anything else I can help you with ?

spelling 4 letter words perhaps ?
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Step in the ring then prove me wrong!

hmmmmm
isn't it a commonwealth offence to telecommunicate a threat to someone ?
well
according to you it is

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have you ever seen a dumber pack of shitheads in yr life

How about you look up the definition of THREAT! I have made an offer which you are free to reject - a threat is completely different - again another gutless cowardly statement!

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but but but
yes you're quite right
how could one feel threatened by a weedy little singlet & short shorts wearing derpball loving illiterate shithead like you




look out ..... more threats on their way about punching me in the ... errrr ...... ring

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[Fred]

Do you really think that players would refuse to play with a gay player? Do you really think the AFL would come out against a gay player. Do you really think his mates would care? Would there be the odd idiot who would try and taunt him for being gay .. Possibly ... Would that idiot face sanctions ... Definitely !


It's such a non issue in my opinion what someone's sexuality is.

[Swans4ever]

I just find it hard to believe that we are in the 2nd decade of his Millenium & NO AFL player is brave enough to come out.
get with the times.
Nearly every sport I can think of has gay athletes/players & no one blinks an eye
RL even has a referee
Yet Players in the AFL are too scared to,for fear of the backlash(Ackers words).
Unbelievable ,

How many Australian male cricketers or tennis players have come out?

Why Australian?
Billie Jean King was openly gay many years ago in tennis,
Steven Davies came out in Cricket.

Just because AFL is limited to One country(professionally) doesn't mean Gay athletes from other sports have to be Australian.

Shows what an insecure,backward culture exists in AFL land.

No it doesn't. It shows how attitudes towards gays still has room for improvement in Australian society. I don't see attitudes different amongst any sport in Australia. I will say though from my experience the RL fans I know are the least accepting of alternative lifestyles.

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No one blinked an eye when ian Roberts came out.
No one blinked an eye when Matt Checcin came out.

WE don't know about how AFL fans will react,as no player is game to come out.But if you read what Acker says it wouldn't be nice.
That shows your statement is wrong.
RL fans accept anyone ,gay black white whatever,as long as you play the game tough..
We have crossed the openly gay player/official bridge long ago with no problem.
Why hasn't AFL?

Seriously how long ago did Aker make that statement - the fact no one needs to come out is proof enough - it is well known that a coach and several players in the past and present are gay - but who gives a f**k it's what they do on the field that is important not in the bedroom - you and Parra for making this an issue are clearly making this into an issue - not AFL fans - look not towards the Stars Brutus for the fault lies within you!

[Swans4ever]

For detailed figures that show where the figures come from? Obviously it does, because that tells us nothing.

And stop protecting Dave.

huh
who'd of thunk it

5 minutes after this loon makes a right cock of himself stating stuff he knows shit all about .. which is everything :_<> :_<>
he wants to go another round with the leaguies again >

I couldn't be stuffed making him look like a dribbling shit for brains goose again
It'd be the 30th time this month :_<> :_<>

learn your lesson dipshit
learn it good

Like your one to talk - I offered you one of the leaguies to step in the ring and you ran away faster than superman busting to go to the toilet - your a fucking gutless embarrassment - and another thing is your code called League

its you're one to talk ... & you're a fucking embarrassment you illiterate ****** :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<>

jesus
the education of a 7 year old

Oh & our code is called League for short .... Rugby League is acceptable as it is the long version
Rugby is not
as it is the common shortened name for the 15 player game .. you ***** halfwit
anything else I can help you with ?

spelling 4 letter words perhaps ?
:_<> :_<> :_<> :_<>

Step in the ring then prove me wrong!

hmmmmm
isn't it a commonwealth offence to telecommunicate a threat to someone ?
well
according to you it is

:_<> :_<>

have you ever seen a dumber pack of shitheads in yr life

How about you look up the definition of THREAT! I have made an offer which you are free to reject - a threat is completely different - again another gutless cowardly statement!

:_<> :_<> :_<> :_<>

but but but
yes you're quite right
how could one feel threatened by a weedy little singlet & short shorts wearing derpball loving illiterate shithead like you




look out ..... more threats on their way about punching me in the ... errrr ...... ring

:_<> :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<>

Again I have proved my point - backbone of a jellyfish! A coward and a gutless fool - and clearly a homophobic child with that last comment! I think this really clears up the debate - AFLC this shows what mentality you have on your side!

[Raiderdave]

I just don't think any one cares if a player is gay. Why should they. There are plenty of left footed players playing the game and that's not an issue. I fail to see how someone's sexuality has anything to do with how they play football?

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what a deluded twat

VFL fans are in the main stuck in the 1950's on ALL social issues
they are rednecks that are

racist
homophobic
sexist

in the extreme
& example after example prove they are
this sport is vile & truly a national embarrassment

unzip yr bubble & come join us out in the real world once n a while son :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<>

[Raiderdave]

For detailed figures that show where the figures come from? Obviously it does, because that tells us nothing.

And stop protecting Dave.

huh
who'd of thunk it

5 minutes after this loon makes a right cock of himself stating stuff he knows shit all about .. which is everything :_<> :_<>
he wants to go another round with the leaguies again >

I couldn't be stuffed making him look like a dribbling shit for brains goose again
It'd be the 30th time this month :_<> :_<>

learn your lesson dipshit
learn it good

Like your one to talk - I offered you one of the leaguies to step in the ring and you ran away faster than superman busting to go to the toilet - your a fucking gutless embarrassment - and another thing is your code called League

its you're one to talk ... & you're a fucking embarrassment you illiterate ****** :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<>

jesus
the education of a 7 year old

Oh & our code is called League for short .... Rugby League is acceptable as it is the long version
Rugby is not
as it is the common shortened name for the 15 player game .. you ***** halfwit
anything else I can help you with ?

spelling 4 letter words perhaps ?
:_<> :_<> :_<> :_<>

Step in the ring then prove me wrong!

hmmmmm
isn't it a commonwealth offence to telecommunicate a threat to someone ?
well
according to you it is

:_<> :_<>

have you ever seen a dumber pack of shitheads in yr life

How about you look up the definition of THREAT! I have made an offer which you are free to reject - a threat is completely different - again another gutless cowardly statement!

:_<> :_<> :_<> :_<>

but but but
yes you're quite right
how could one feel threatened by a weedy little singlet & short shorts wearing derpball loving illiterate shithead like you




look out ..... more threats on their way about punching me in the ... errrr ...... ring

:_<> :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<>

Again I have proved my point - backbone of a jellyfish! A coward and a gutless fool - and clearly a homophobic child with that last comment! I think this really clears up the debate - AFLC this shows what mentality you have on your side!

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what
no .... the ring is booked
no.... Im ready to go

swing
duck
weave
jab jab

bang bang
whack whack


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what a weedy little t.ard this one is folks

[AFLcrap1]

Oh my
Its like anything that was classed as intolerent in the past.or any group that was victimised or treated badly
RACISM.especially against indigenous Australians.
Now Sports ,GOVT etc are going out of their way to rectify things.
You have Indigenous games,indigenous teams,indigenous RD
to show that all things are supposed to be equal.
plenty of indigenous players on field showing their sporting prowess & proud of their heritage.

A Gay AFL player cant do that even with a TOKEN GAY PRIDE RD.,because he is not comfortable enough to come out.

You scoff at an Old Acker article,but nothing has changed ...No one is ready to admit they live a lifestyle that is different to what the 1950s thinking fans do.

people who have been victimized because of Race,lifestyle etc,see tolerance & acceptance as a small victory .
It is usually newsworthy ,& a step in the right direction for acceptance & treated as a normal person..
Sadly it looks like no gays in AFL feel that is going to happen.

[Fred]

How do you know a gay player will not say he is gay because he feels uncomfortable in doing so? Unless you know of one personally I fail to see how you would know that ?

[Fred]

There are a lot of ascertains in those comments stated as fact? Is it possible that there are no gay AFL players ? Possibly . Is it likely there are some , probably.

I will ask again , do you really think that AFL players would not play with a player who was gay ?


Do you think the AFL would tolerate any vilification from others of a gay player ?

Do you think the AFL would have a problem with a gay player taking his partner to the brownlow ?

Seriously , they would love it, embrace it... For all the reasons you mentioned.

Answer those questions honestly ... And you will see there is no issue re whether a player is gay or not. It's such a non issue.


Why haven't any current nrl players "came out" same logic applies ... No one cares