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[crackedactor]

There's a pretty good chance that he will do it again. Like everybody else I saw the toss of the coin, saw the person was disabled and the coin toss was a bit wonky - but who cares. It's just a coin toss. It would never occur to me to make a comment about it. I was watching Ch 7 and there were no comments about it. So why Maguire? He is not a funny guy but thinks he is a funny guy. He trying to ingratiate himself with the boys club by making funny comments - which aren't funny. He is a tool and a cowboy - he needs to engage his brain before he opens his mouth. The AFL puts a lot of publicity into being inclusive but Maguires shoot from the hip comments show there is really a long way to go.

Guess what the AFL have decided to take no action against Macguire. The hypocrisy of the AFL is breathtaking. He will be commentating again this Friday. In fact would not be surprised if they decided to fine for Swans for complaining.


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[Sandrevan]

Just saw Seven News report on the 'Eddie' latest.....he's again apologised on camera and has apparently written Cynthia Banham a letter of apology. All this after being rightfully publicly pillored.....it would be just nice if he had a brain and didn't belittle or bully anyone in the first place.

Should we start a book on when he next puts his foot in his mouth and shows us all he has yet again not learnt a thing.....?

There's a pretty good chance that he will do it again. Like everybody else I saw the toss of the coin, saw the person was disabled and the coin toss was a bit wonky - but who cares. It's just a coin toss. It would never occur to me to make a comment about it. I was watching Ch 7 and there were no comments about it. So why Maguire? He is not a funny guy but thinks he is a funny guy. He trying to ingratiate himself with the boys club by making funny comments - which aren't funny. He is a tool and a cowboy - he needs to engage his brain before he opens his mouth. The AFL puts a lot of publicity into being inclusive but Maguires shoot from the hip comments show there is really a long way to go.

[stevoswan]

Just saw Seven News report on the 'Eddie' latest.....he's again apologised on camera and has apparently written Cynthia Banham a letter of apology. All this after being rightfully publicly pillored.....it would be just nice if he had a brain and didn't belittle or bully anyone in the first place.

Should we start a book on when he next puts his foot in his mouth and shows us all he has yet again not learnt a thing.....?

[KTigers]

Even the media were fooled in the way they reported it, buying into the 'taken himself off the air' line as though it was a punishment or done out acknowledgement of what he'd one, out of respect etc. Instead of the self-preservation and avoidance that it was.

In fairness it was the only thing to do - if he went on the next day and acted as though nothing happened he'd be criticised, but if he continued to address it by adding to his apology or tried to explain further it would have inevitably gone further downhill given it is Eddie.

Basically he's like a lot of these spuds in the media, he's not smart enough to know he's not that smart, and is never more than
a broadcast away from saying something stupid again. In his own little world, he's considered successful and because he's made
a few dollars he falls into the common trap of equating that with meaning something more than being a bit more driven
than the next guy to try make a few bucks.

[Steve]

Apparently McGuire is "now back on air" according to The Age. We can't imagine how devastating it must have been for him
to not hear his own voice saying stupid & offensive stuff for an entire day. He is the real victim here.

Even the media were fooled in the way they reported it, buying into the 'taken himself off the air' line as though it was a punishment or done out acknowledgement of what he'd one, out of respect etc. Instead of the self-preservation and avoidance that it was.

In fairness it was the only thing to do - if he went on the next day and acted as though nothing happened he'd be criticised, but if he continued to address it by adding to his apology or tried to explain further it would have inevitably gone further downhill given it is Eddie.

[KTigers]

Great article from Richard Hinds on the demise of quality sports commentary and the rise of the 'jockocracy', or 'blokey commentary' in the box.

Eddie McGuire's criticism of coin-tosser reveals rapid degeneration of sports commentary and analysis - Sport - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Apparently McGuire is "now back on air" according to The Age. We can't imagine how devastating it must have been for him
to not hear his own voice saying stupid & offensive stuff for an entire day. He is the real victim here.

[0918330512]

Go get'im Brandon!

'Nice line to throw around, Eddie': McGuire is roasted by an ex-footy star for offering a 'classic non-apology' after criticising a double amputee plane crash victim over AFL coin toss

“Brandon Jack, a former Sydney Swans star, slammed McGuire in an opinion piece on 10daily.com, saying that the TV host had tried to shift blame onto those who were offended by his comments, rather than accept ownership for his mistake.”

I think they might use the title of “star” a little liberally at times

[Kafka's Ghost]

Great article from Richard Hinds on the demise of quality sports commentary and the rise of the 'jockocracy', or 'blokey commentary' in the box.

Eddie McGuire's criticism of coin-tosser reveals rapid degeneration of sports commentary and analysis - Sport - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

This is largely why when I watch games on TV/Internet the sound is all but muted, and during Swans’ games it is always muted.

[stevoswan]

Great article from Richard Hinds on the demise of quality sports commentary and the rise of the 'jockocracy', or 'blokey commentary' in the box.

Eddie McGuire's criticism of coin-tosser reveals rapid degeneration of sports commentary and analysis - Sport - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

[KellysHeroes]

Enough said. mug guire done.jpg

[Sandridge]

Go get'im Brandon!

'Nice line to throw around, Eddie': McGuire is roasted by an ex-footy star for offering a 'classic non-apology' after criticising a double amputee plane crash victim over AFL coin toss

[Matty10]

In a way, you're right. The disability is irrelevant. The point is that - for no reason other than him wanting to be the smart, funny guy - he chose to belittle an innocent person on national television. That makes him a bully.

Anyone who watched the Footy Show back in the day, or has listened to his blatherings on MMM, will know that Eddie's natural instinct is to try to belittle and humiliate others with what is often savagely personal comments - sometimes for professional reasons (eg Caro Wilson) and sometimes just for attention. He's been at it for several decades now. He often then tries to cover it up with a comment along the lines of "{Name} is a ripping bloke and we're just having a laugh, it's all in fun" so that if the victim reacts they look precious and humourless, but the damage is done.

This coin toss thing is just another example of a very well worn and familiar pattern. His natural instinct to belittle someone in front of a large audience kicked in and off he went. Frankly, what does it matter if the coin toss isn't very good? Why is it even comment-worthy? It still lands one side or the other up and gets the job done. If he were a nicer bloke he would have simply said nothing and devoted airtime to talking about something more productive and relevant to the game. But he couldn't resist slagging off someone when he was in the position of power and they had no comeback. I believe him when he suggests that he didn't register her physical disability. But in a way that's not relevant. It would be pointless and mean-spirited behaviour whoever was tossing the coin - it serves no purpose other than to embarrass some person on national TV during what is supposed to be their 15 seconds of fame. What a big man.

Absolutely spot on comments.

[barry]

You could argue McGuire's comments have been taken too far, especially if this was an isolated incident. He claims he only looked vaguely at the toss and noticed it wasn't straightforward. He put his opinionated loud foot in his mouth again and has landed in hot water. I have zero sympathy for him by the way. This goes a lot deeper however. Swans have doubled down today because they are still seething over the Goodes saga and the role he played in it. In addition, because of his large media profile in Melbourne, the club holds him largely responsible for removal of COLA and the two year trade ban. Pridham is pressuring McLachlan big time to do something about it despite McGuire's seemingly more genuine apology today. We shouldn't hold our breath because he is the original protected species here in Melbourne. People in other states scratch their head rightly and wonder how he survives. It's a peculiarly Melbourne thing. He's probably already been on the phone to Gil a la Clarkson as part of the boys buddy club that runs the game. No arms length approach and a heap of conflicts of interest. Let's hope karma wins out soon.

I don't disagree with any of that but the Goodes thing is 1000x worse than this one and we only have ourselves to blame for not pursuing that further.

[S.S. Bleeder]

Spot on post. Hope karma bus eventually runs him over, metaphorically speaking.

Nothing will happen to McGuire. He's the Jussie Smollett of the AFL. They'll dish out a fake penalty to give the perception that something was done and that's where is will end.

[Blood Fever]

Eddie (or, more precisely, Eddie's personality) is the cause of Eddie's problems, so karma is a good chance of winning in the long run (and it's certainly had a very good 24 hours).

Anyone who watched the Footy Show back in the day, or has listened to his blatherings on MMM, will know that Eddie's natural instinct is to try to belittle and humiliate others with what is often savagely personal comments - sometimes for professional reasons (eg Caro Wilson) and sometimes just for attention. He's been at it for several decades now. He often then tries to cover it up with a comment along the lines of "{Name} is a ripping bloke and we're just having a laugh, it's all in fun" so that if the victim reacts they look precious and humourless, but the damage is done.

This coin toss thing is just another example of a very well worn and familiar pattern. His natural instinct to belittle someone in front of a large audience kicked in and off he went. Frankly, what does it matter if the coin toss isn't very good? Why is it even comment-worthy? It still lands one side or the other up and gets the job done. If he were a nicer bloke he would have simply said nothing and devoted airtime to talking about something more productive and relevant to the game. But he couldn't resist slagging off someone when he was in the position of power and they had no comeback. I believe him when he suggests that he didn't register her physical disability. But in a way that's not relevant. It would be pointless and mean-spirited behaviour whoever was tossing the coin - it serves no purpose other than to embarrass some person on national TV during what is supposed to be their 15 seconds of fame. What a big man.

The fact that Cynthia Banham has the physical challenges she does has simply made the behaviour impossible to ignore on this occasion. But the problem is fairly and squarely Eddie's desire to make others a laughing stock. There is a wonderful poetic justice in the fact that it has rebounded back on him this time, with interest. If he wasn't mean spirited in the first place this wouldn't have happened to him - the biter bit. I'd suggest that it might also be a valuable learning experience but his history suggests that this leopard is incapable of changing its spots. Until he develops a greater sense of empathy and stops viewing people as props in the Eddie Show this will keep happening .... and the karma bus will reappear.

Spot on post. Hope karma bus eventually runs him over, metaphorically speaking.