No, this is different from what GG is saying, because there is no drugs, grog and roids involved.
This is natural aggresssion and is no different to any other all in brawl in any other kids sport. It was the same when I played sport as a youth.
And if parents are worried about their kids getting hurt by being kicked in the head then they shouldn't be playing the sport in the first place.
And if parents are worried about their kids getting hurt by being kicked in the head then they shouldn't be playing the sport in the first place.
Wow, I'm glad your not my father!
There's a big difference between knocking your head in a tackle, and having some a-hole kick it in.
Essendon's rising star Michael Hurley has been quizzed by police after allegedly bashing a taxi driver in Melbourne early this morning.
A spokeswoman for Victoria police confirmed a 19-year-old Rosanna man was questioned over an assault following a disputed cab fare in Hoddle St, Richmond, about 5.30am today.
The taxi driver was allegedly kicked and punched but only suffered minor injuries and was not taken to hospital.
Hurley left a police station in Fitzroy just before midday.
Speaking on Melbourne radio, AFL chief Andrew Demetriou confirmed the bulky forward was interviewed by police.
"Essendon has been proactive in informing us that Michael Hurley has been involved in an incident in the early hours of this morning," he told 3AW.
The radio station reported Hurley was involved in a drunken dispute with an Indian taxi driver.
Essendon issued a brief statement following the reports.
"Essendon can confirm that one if its players was involved in an incident in the early hours of this morning," the club said.
"The club is investigating the facts of the matter and will make further comment later today."
The only difference is intent.
Fighting in sport is as old as sport and it only seems to happen in contact sports.
So, logically, if you don't want your child to get their head kicked in intentionally, is not to allow them to play contact sports.
Yes, and it makes a huge difference to many. If someone lets their child play a physical sport, they accept the potential injuries that naturally occur during that sport. They wouldn't, however, accept the risk of some thug bashing their child. A sporting injury is an acceptable risk, an injury as a result of on-field violence is not.
There's also a difference between throwing a punch, and stomping on someone's head.
That's ridiculous. You may as well argue that parents shouldn't let their kids out of the house, since they don't want their children to be mugged on the street.
um ......... is this acceptable also ?
If they have knowingly put their child in a sport that has had brawls in the past then they are accepting the risk.
Logically, you can't use that argument because kids NEED to leave the house to go about normal life.
No they're not, and they shouldn't have to. Brawls are not part of the sport - I've never seen 'brawling' listed anywhere in the rulebook.
Irrelevant to my point. Next you'll be arguing that parents accept the risk that other loony parents will berate and beat their kids during the game.
I'm not sure how you can argue that thuggery is a part of contact sports.
Totally in agreement with you Mr J. Footballers should be setting a good example especially for the youth of today. Most of them do behave, but there's a growing element that think they can do whatever they like. The penalties need to be increased.No they're not, and they shouldn't have to. Brawls are not part of the sport - I've never seen 'brawling' listed anywhere in the rulebook.
Irrelevant to my point. Next you'll be arguing that parents accept the risk that other loony parents will berate and beat their kids during the game.
I'm not sure how you can argue that thuggery is a part of contact sports.
my moment to be on the flip side
Brendan Fevola sacked from carlton
now here i disagree with this punishment , the bloke was being a Goose thats all . he didnt punch anyone out ,streak around naked , knock up the police commisioners daughter ............. He did however act the goose on tv while giving fellow footy players and associated hob nobs a bit of stick at a function in the media spotlight ..........
sheet happens but think it may have been harsh to sack him
my moment to be on the flip side
Brendan Fevola sacked from carlton
now here i disagree with this punishment , the bloke was being a Goose thats all . he didnt punch anyone out ,streak around naked , knock up the police commisioners daughter ............. He did however act the goose on tv while giving fellow footy players and associated hob nobs a bit of stick at a function in the media spotlight ..........
sheet happens but think it may have been harsh to sack him
Being an a$$ or playing an a$$. Still comes back to being in a position of being a role model for young viewers........
If they want the dough that comes with being at the top, then they have to accept the restrictions that apply when their faces are household names. .
If they want the dough that comes with being at the top, then they have to accept the restrictions that apply when their faces are household names. Otherwise they can try and become CEOs of very large companies to make the kind of money that they make.
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