Originally Posted by
barracuda
I agree. This season has been very disappointing in respect to the amount of bad behaviour I have witnessed on the field and off the field in a number of grades. Constant umpiring abuse, player abuse, fighting, cheap shots etc. No point naming names or clubs etc. However most rational youth don't want to be a part of this culture, and choose to go do something else. The games should be alcohol free, but where would the clubs make their money.
In my view the leadership of the clubs have the power to dictate the sort of behaviour they will tolerate from spectators, players and officials. However often the leadership are the worst offenders. It is not up to the AFL to manage the clubs.
At the end of the day a footy club is providing a community service to develop young men and women. It should take that responsibility seriously and establish what it means to be a tough, hard but fair player or spectator.
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