Goodes

[Swanny40519]

I am in a similar situation. Been friends for over 30 years and had lots of disagreements about football and who wins and who lost.

But the conversations about Adam turned very dark during this year and now we don't really talk at all.

A number of conversations centred around the usual topic " its all about him" and "no one else boos other aboriginal players".

In the end I felt that I was justified to take the stance I did and we have just let it all go after we had a final heated discussion about racial prejudice.

We move on.

[Mug Punter]

Did anyone else see him on Open Mike the other week? It was recorded a couple of years ago.

He was so humble and articulate and it just re-enforced why he is a hero of mine. He spoke with honesty and at times disarming humour but what shone through to me was what a sensitive person he is. I imagine this season has been very hard for him.

And as I watched this lovely human being I then turned my thoughts to this season and asked myself, What is there in this humble man that evokes such hatred, such intense white hot hatred ?

And I felt so sad that so the colour of someone's skin can evoke such hatred.

And many of those that booed, bullied and ridiculed him will be there on Saturday at the MCG celebrating the GF and acting as if they are the 23rd man whilst Adam will not, and it is a crying shame that one of our greatest ever players (certainly our greatest ever indigenous player) cannot attend a farewell lap because he is not prepared to be insulted any further.

It is why I am not looking forward at all to this year's GF - I want neither team to win and the only consolation is that whoever loses I will feel a strong sense of happiness. Bitter? , yep but the two clubs in question have no class at all

[Primmy]

MP I wish I could remember who actually wrote this, but someone in the media said that Goodsey held up a mirror to ourselves, and we didn't like what we saw.

Accurate as all get out in my opinion.

Some of us had a good hard look, and made a few decisions, some of us (them) decided to shoot the messenger.

[Bexl]

It is why I am not looking forward at all to this year's GF - I want neither team to win and the only consolation is that whoever loses I will feel a strong sense of happiness. Bitter? , yep but the two clubs in question have no class at all[/QUOTE]

I agree as a generalization their supporters have NO class.

[liz]

I am in a similar situation. Been friends for over 30 years and had lots of disagreements about football and who wins and who lost.

But the conversations about Adam turned very dark during this year and now we don't really talk at all.

A number of conversations centred around the usual topic " its all about him" and "no one else boos other aboriginal players".

In the end I felt that I was justified to take the stance I did and we have just let it all go after we had a final heated discussion about racial prejudice.

We move on.

The "it's all about him" argument is the stance of one who

a) can't articulate what is wrong with the message someone is trying to get across but, because they don't want to hear that message, focuses on the messenger instead; and
b) seeks to silence those who draw attention to things they don't want to hear via bullying ridicule.

Their goal is not just to shut Goodes up. but to make sure that anyone else who might think to draw attention to inequities (such as racism) in the future thinks twice for fear that they, too, might be bullied.

Anyone who ever thrusts themselves into the limelight - whether it is by becoming a politician, by speaking out on something that matters to them, or, for that matter, by becoming an actor or appearing on a reality TV show - could be accused of making it "all about them". Of course, it is rarely that one-dimensional.

[poundpuppy]

You "have a friend" or "had a friend"?

We've known each other for over 15 years but haven't seen each other since although we did exchange emails afterwards where she tried to defend her position ....

[dimelb]

I agree with liz. The "all about him/her" label is narcissism - not Adam's type at all.

[Untamed Snark]

A Lap Of Honour For Sydney Swans Legend Adam Goodes

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http://m.huffpost.com/au/entry/8230844?utm_hp_ref=australia

[Levii3]

A Lap Of Honour For Sydney Swans Legend Adam Goodes

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A Lap Of Honour For Sydney Swans Legend Adam Goodes

Didn't the swans website already do this?

[royboy42]

Didn't the swans website already do this?

And, if they did?

[stevoswan]

A Lap Of Honour For Sydney Swans Legend Adam Goodes

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A Lap Of Honour For Sydney Swans Legend Adam Goodes

Nicely written sentiments, great pic's.

[Meg]

I only turned on tv for GF as match began. (Now thinking about turning it off as it's bringing back bad memories of a year ago!)

I assume Adam didn't take part in the motorcade as was anticipated. Can anyone confirm please?

[stevoswan]

I only turned on tv for GF as match began. (Now thinking about turning it off as it's bringing back bad memories of a year ago!)

I assume Adam didn't take part in the motorcade as was anticipated. Can anyone confirm please?

Confirmed.

[Meg]

Confirmed.

Thanks.

[Levii3]

And, if they did?

My point is this journalist basically stole the idea of the swans website and passed it off as his own. Gallery: Goodesy's career in 37 photos - sydneyswans.com.au