Swans vs Saints match discussion

[Thunder Shaker]

Besides, there is no booing when a questionable decision goes the Swans way.

Yes there is, at just about every away game.

Parochial pantomime style booing is fine. Personal, offensive stuff is not. It's very easy to tell the difference. For example, Tom Lynch lined up for his 3rd or 4th of the first quarter a fortnight ago in front of me. He copped some booing and general good-natured stuff to put him off his kick, but once it left his boot he was quietly praised for how perfect a kick it was. Exactly as it should be.

I agree. I won't boo opposition players just because it's trendy to boo them. Goodes wasn't the only player who got booed, there were plenty who played for other clubs as well who got booed whenever they touched the ball. I never saw the point.

However, I would make an exception if some opposition player had committed a blatant reportable offence earlier in the game (eg: Bugg against Mills). Under such circumstances, I would rather hear a hostile reception than silence. If the fans aren't willing to protest such misconduct against our players, why bother showing up to support the side?

[Markwebbos]

Swans vs Saints match discussion - hmmm, doesn't look like it to me. I know booing is an exciting subject but isn't there a very important game on tonight?

Last two meetings between the above sides were very close up to half time before we pulled away in the second half, Really want us to turn up from the opening bounce given the stunning first half by the Saints against Richmond a fortnight ago.

There was a time (like last year) when the Swans were brilliant starters. Put it an incredible first Q and then we could enjoy a relatively stress free game. We almost did it against Melbourne... just didn't kick straight.

I could handle 7 goals plus first Q from the Swans tonight.

[707]

Swans vs Saints match discussion - hmmm, doesn't look like it to me. I know booing is an exciting subject but isn't there a very important game on tonight?

Last two meetings between the above sides were very close up to half time before we pulled away in the second half, Really want us to turn up from the opening bounce given the stunning first half by the Saints against Richmond a fortnight ago.

[0918330512]

I think it's as simple as this.

There is no distinction with booing because it's classless and unacceptable behaviour.

I agree, it is simple ... as in you have over simplified the situation

If Adam Goodes was your guest at the football and sat in your row, would you dare boo an official or opposition player? Could you bare Adam turning his head and looking your way as you continue your booing behaviour?

I personally don't boo. It's not In my nature. But I f people around me boo in the aggressive, antagonistic manner toward any player or official, in the same vain that they did against Goodsey, I have & would call them out. To me that boorish behaviour borders on workplace bullying and is not acceptable.

However, if they are booing to put someone off having a set shot, or expressing displeasure at an umpires call (even if I think the umpire is correct and the supporter is wrong) I would not call them out. Matt80, how do you suggest people express dissatisfaction with a umpiring decision? The onfield action that resulted in the umpire's call is subject to interpretation by the umpire (therefore will be subject to interpretation by supporters too. It would be a very quiet stadium if people didn't express both pleasure and displeasure. And supporters are entitled to an opinion and should have some way to express it.

I do find it ironic that you are happy to tell others how they should think, act and behave yet when people express that they are a little weary of your expression & your opinions you feel that you are harshly treated.

[Legs Akimbo]

After the booing that happened to Adam Goodes, booing should never happen at the AFL.

It hurt Adam Goodes, why does it not hurt other players or officials?

I guess the people on here, some who joke about booing champions like Nick Riewoldt, only care about the booing when it happens to a Swans player.

Adam Goodes wanted the booing to stop. You should respect him by not booing any opposition players or officials.

Why can't you be like a pleasant Golf or Tennis crowd? They are just as emotionally involved as a football fan.

Adam Goodes was booed by closet racists because he is a proud indigenous Australian who took a stand for his people.

Hopefully you can see this is different to a player being bood because they do something violent of unsportsperson like.

Personally, I've always felt booing is childish as opposed to cheering and supporting which shows encouragement and can actually fire up our team.

[Club 80]

I think it's as simple as this.

If Adam Goodes was your guest at the football and sat in your row, would you dare boo an official or opposition player? Could you bare Adam turning his head and looking your way as you continue your booing behaviour?

There is no distinction with booing because it's classless and unacceptable behaviour.

[Doctor]

Parochial pantomime style booing is fine. Personal, offensive stuff is not. It's very easy to tell the difference. For example, Tom Lynch lined up for his 3rd or 4th of the first quarter a fortnight ago in front of me. He copped some booing and general good-natured stuff to put him off his kick, but once it left his boot he was quietly praised for how perfect a kick it was. Exactly as it should be.

[goswannies]

After the booing that happened to Adam Goodes, booing should never happen at the AFL.

It hurt Adam Goodes, why does it not hurt other players or officials?

I guess the people on here, some who joke about booing champions like Nick Riewoldt, only care about the booing when it happens to a Swans player.

Adam Goodes wanted the booing to stop. You should respect him by not booing any opposition players or officials.

Why can't you be like a pleasant Golf or Tennis crowd? They are just as emotionally involved as a football fan.

I think there is a distinction between booing to put someone of when they have a shot at goal or perhaps if a player performs an unsavoury act during a game compared with the incessant unrelenting booing of Adam Goodes that you refer to.

"It's a little wrong to say a tomato is a vegetable, it's very wrong to say it's a suspension bridge." - Stuart (The Big Bang Theory)

[jono2707]

I'm a Nick Riewoldt fan but what he did a few weeks ago to get the 50m penalty was reprehensible, and he deserved the boos from the home supporters that eventuated.

Matt - a kind word of advice - tone down the lecturing a little, as it's what's gotten you offside with other RWO'ers in the past. People will boo certain things at the footy. Fact of life....

[Club 80]

After the booing that happened to Adam Goodes, booing should never happen at the AFL.

It hurt Adam Goodes, why does it not hurt other players or officials?

I guess the people on here, some who joke about booing champions like Nick Riewoldt, only care about the booing when it happens to a Swans player.

Adam Goodes wanted the booing to stop. You should respect him by not booing any opposition players or officials.

Why can't you be like a pleasant Golf or Tennis crowd? They are just as emotionally involved as a football fan.

[BRISWAN]

Settle Petal

Might be a good idea to take your boy to swimming or little Aths, if you don't want him exposed to emotional support.
Just understand how supporters get involved in the game and don't be so delicate.
Booing is part of the game whether you like it or not and it is NEVER PERSONAL.

I even think booing the umpires is unacceptable. I'm taking my 7 year to the SCG tomorrow and he needs to learn to respect all players and officials. Booing derails my efforts to teach my son to respect the game.

A late family member of mine was a prominent Rugby Leauge referee and referee coach. I will always respect the officials and I call on the Red and White community not to boo the umpires.

Besides, there is no booing when a questionable decision goes the Swans way.

[Club 80]

I just boo the umpires !!!!

I even think booing the umpires is unacceptable. I'm taking my 7 year to the SCG tomorrow and he needs to learn to respect all players and officials. Booing derails my efforts to teach my son to respect the game.

A late family member of mine was a prominent Rugby Leauge referee and referee coach. I will always respect the officials and I call on the Red and White community not to boo the umpires.

Besides, there is no booing when a questionable decision goes the Swans way.

[BRISWAN]

I just boo the umpires !!!!

[Club 80]

What utter rubbish. It was in front of me as well, and I stood up and applauded. As Nico said, he had eyes for the ball the whole way; the bravest mark I've seen live..

Looks like it was Milne, anyway, play on:
Nick Riewoldt's amazing mark against Sydney - YouTube

I was at the game as well. The mark was incredible. And to that individual who said the mark was selfish, he gave a handball to Harvey who goaled. A selfish player would have gone back and tried to nail that goal from 60 after that mark.

I loved Nick's mark from the kick out in the 2010 Grand Final draw. The Saints would not have got the ball forward to tie the game without that late mark.

For a corporate guy like me, that mark was worth 6 million dollars for the AFL in GF replay earnings.

[Thunder Shaker]

I only really boo if there is no
Kick-to-kick ....

Yeah, I'd boo that, just out of principle.