Regardless of race or religion players should get on with what they are paid to do and that is play footy! The game is funded by the fans and therefore fans have every right to constructive criticism every now and then (as long as it is constructive). I am all for players getting into the spirit of things and I am sure we would all have some form of celebration when kicking goals in front of 80,000 plus spectators, however I think celebrations such as spear throws and war dances are a little over the top. 

all just my opinion and nothing racially derogatory

scano

plenty of players from varying teams have been boohed over the years

i dont think it is typically race related , people/fans just take a dislike to a particular player usually because of his onfield actions, they percieve to have been unacceptable for some reason ,
often its a bias when he has committed some action against their team or players

sometimes its a way of getting the player frustrated and ''off his game ''

goodes has been a great player , his actions in part by interacting /challening/some may say provoking the the crowd at times has resulted in him at present copping it back from the fans at different venues

itll fall away in time if he lets go off it as personal or race related imo

hezzy

Needs to stop playing on the race card for sympathy and realise the only reason people don't like him because he's a d@#khead not because of race.

Between him and Mundine they could do with a crash course on reality

The "war dance" IMO is just some made up shit they have copied of the haka and should be thrown in the rubbish where it belongs.
The haka gives the NZ teams an advantage by trying to demoralise the opposition before the start of a game and yet when the other team reacts its called as disrespecting their culture, more crap IMO

Yep, I agree. You can't provoke the crowd with the "war dance" and expect them not to respond. And when they do, harden up and deal with it. The West Coast crowd hasn't been the only one booing him either so why is this suddenly being made an issue?

 It's poor form by everyone, including me for commenting about it here.

It's poor form by goodes and other players by continuing it as an issue.

It's poor form by the spectators by continuing the booing.  just unnecessary imo.

and poor form by the media (and people like us) for continuing the commentary.

it was promising to read this morning that an eagles member was ejected after being dobbed in by other Eagles members for racial abuse. 

 Go thru to the keeper!

 Zinga 

 I should add I think booing is unnecessary in any situation.

goodes could catch up with barry hall , tony liberaore , tony lockett , chris lewis , nathan buckley & brendon favola to name a few who could give him some advice on how to handle it better

lucky he doesnt play soccer , now their fans really dish it out lol

hezzy

 Well I suppose that rules out the Weagles , if Jetta comes back home next year ...he can dance as much as likes at Freo , timing could be better though I’d suggest at least a 10 goal lead next time before bringing the spear out ..

And in what forum is free speech on a particular event/events poor form ? Is it poor form that an australian of the year acts like a goose ?

 was not one of the Eagles players Booed at the Collingwood game everytime he got near the ball because he left Collingwood. No one complained about that. Goodes is past his prime and needs to stop being a primadona. They seem to have forgotten how the eagles supporter acted at the Adelaide game.

Maybe they should be focusing on the fact the Eagle belted Sydney and that we may have the first all WA Grand Final.Tthe Vics would love that - not.

 fans pay their money and if they want to boo so be it. 

Toughen up princess (Adam goodes)

Harden the F#%k up, nobody likes booing but it is a fact of life in sport. You don't like a decision, someone or something about what is going on during a game you boooooo.
Like was said before, be gratefull we are not in Europe at a soccer game.
This BS about the Eagles apologising to indigenous elders about it is nonsense & the AFL asking people to not boo Adam Goodes.
Did they come out & ask everyone to not boo Mark LeCras. Because that's what happened at the MCG when the Eagles played the Tigers about 4 weeks ago. He walked off to a very loud booing session after a nasty clash that split his face open.
That is how people express their opinions at games, it maybe an umpiring decision ( that would be strange), it maybe a player has been harshly dealt with by another player. Or it's just that a player is as good as Adam Goodes & that is how to get him off his game.
Why is it that the first thing folks always do is pull out the "Racist Card" when this happens to an indigenous player.
I am over it & over limp wristed folks that do it.
Harden the Fuck up, don't make everything about racism & enjoy the game of football the way it is intended to be.
It's a great game & it is slowly being destroyed by a minority of people that want to soften it & use it to make political statements.... IMO
Sorry for the rant but I had to get it off my chest. Lol

 Boooooo

He talks about the right - when he talks, he talks a lot of shite!

 he  (goodes) should be reprimanded for bringing "The Great Game" into disrepute!

A disgrace to Chas Brownlow aswell.

 Feral wet toast supporters, need I say more.

 Im glad you took that the right way - my point was going to be that you dont have to booo to upset someone..... singing, chanting etc would still be enough to upset the minority and you be labled a racist. Can you imagine the balmy army scenario in this situation - shite would really hit the fan. Its a beat up, always will be this booing business.... and what you said in an earlier post is probably right - we're not necessarily doing the right thing by discussing it and giving it attention it dosent deserve. 

It's awesome too hear a hell of alot of sense - if only politicans were fisherman - if you want to stoke a fire and stand too close, expect to be burnt in some way

 We're just warming up our vocal chords -  got a couple of others in our sights 

 If you thought he was a flog, think it would be racist to not boo him because he is Aboriginal.

Wow - watching talking footy tonight - lewis jetta's father has made a complaint to the AFL about the booing - someone needs a big cup full of harden the f--k up !

 i'm watching it with mouth ajar. WTF!

Tried to do a thumbs up !

Careful, someone may take that thumb the wrong way.
HAHAHA

It doesnt matter what you call or do to him, he is black, and he unfortunately thinks we all hate him because of it. Nothing will change his view on that, and anyone strong enough to say ANYTHING publicly about him or his behaviour,  would almost certainly be labled a racist of some form or another. 

THAT is why the majority of people hate him. No one of any importance  can say shit about him, regardless of what he says or does. 

That, and he is a fuckin dickhead. 

Apparently Gillan Mclachlan says people dont even remember why they boo Adam Goodes, if he just happens to read this, I will remind him - Adam Goodes is a racist, and a poor role model, his views are of a neanderthal.

Jetta's thrown one now, his turn to get booed lol, cilly sunt.
Not suprising this has escalated after a West Coast home game, they're the best at it, or is it just the acoustics of the Sboooobiaco stands that makes it sound louder

I was dragged along to a glory game years back by a Pommie mate , every time the oppositions goal keeper kicked out the glory crowd would shout "the keepers eaten all the pies " than started chanting "you fat bastard " over and over and faster and faster until the keeper kicked the ball , I pissed my self laughing , I asked my pommie mate how long has this been going on , for ever he said , just normal at a soccer game . Adam Goodes is a sooky lala but we could get smarter with our sledging rather than just booo

latest on this saga in todays west
hezzy

Eagles fan: 'I’m not a racist'
One of the West Coast supporters kicked out of Sunday’s controversial clash with Sydney for an alleged racist remark towards Adam Goodes says the furore surrounding the treatment of the dual Brownlow medallist is “political correctness gone mad”.

The fan, who does not want to be named, toldThe West Australian he directed his remark “Get back to the zoo” towards play in the second quarter of the Eagles’ victory, which prompted at least one complaint to the text tip-off line at Domain Stadium.

The man, who came from the Wheatbelt for the game, said the comment was “off-the-cuff banter” not intended to be racist and that his ejection from the ground was an overreaction.
Lewis Jetta offered support on Sunday.

But the Eagles said they were investigating his eviction as police confirmed they were not considering criminal charges.

“It was a flippant, off-the-cuff remark and the players would not have heard it for all the booing and banter coming from the crowd,” the man said.

“The whole world has gone too politically correct. It was just part of the banter of the game.

“I was not leaning over the fence taunting anyone. There was swearing in the crowd that was much more offensive than what I said.

“But I was the one humiliated by the over-the-top security, ordered out of my seat, spoken to like I was a criminal.

“Then I was questioned by police on the way out.”

Domain Stadium bosses confirmed two people were ejected on Sunday under the venue’s racial vilification complaint policy and the issue was being discussed with the Eagles and AFL.

Melissa Gillett, who reported the “zoo” remark, said she believed the comment was clearly directed at Goodes. After comments from nearby about “dobbing”, Ms Gillett left the game at half-time with her partner and young daughter.

“I feel good for standing up to it, but gee, it is disappointing to hear it happen still,” Ms Gillett said.

The treatment of Goodes at Subiaco was criticised from the top of the AFL down yesterday, with league chief executive Gillon McLachlan saying the time had come to stop booing Goodes.

Eagles great Peter Matera, who was at the match, said there was no question in his mind the widespread booing of Goodes at AFL games was racially motivated.

“This has just happened regarding the indigenous side of things and that war cry that Goodesy did,” Matera said. “It’s just got out of hand.

“People don’t like what he’s doing in regard to his culture. He loves his culture and he’ll do anything to protect his culture.

“You don’t go booing players because of their race. They’re not booing him because of his ability. They’re booing him because of what’s happened in the past.”

Matera, a Norm Smith medallist and 253-game dual premiership player, also defended Lewis Jetta, who reacted angrily to Goodes’ treatment by directing an indigenous “war dance” at Eagles fans.

“Lewis doing that just shows the passion that he has for Goodesy and their Aboriginality,” Matera said.

“It’s not good for our kids. How would they feel if they’re playing footy and getting booed? It’s not right. We should know better.”

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/wa/a/29064209/eagles-fan-i-m-not-a-racist/

I think Goodes, Jetta & Matera have got it wrong...

That "dance" that was done is a "sacred" dance done around a camp fire for elders & leaders only.
It is not for public eyes & not for women to attend.
Those in the know will correct me if I am wrong.
Therefore they have done the wrong thing by their heritage by doing this dance in front of a large crowd & in front of all the cameras.
So if he realy wants to protect his heritage, as Matera states, then he would not have done this.
The booing is a separate issue & was not racially motivated, otherwise all indigenous players would be booed.
He is a only Dick that is trying to use his influence to gain political notoriety....

really its trying to decrese hatrid on him by trying to increase it on us some australian of the year that is he shouldnt be mad at the fans he should be mad the games passed him. Gee the nedia puss me off report more about a sook that cant handle it than 3 fisherman missing on the trawler

I believe that paticular war dance that goodes carried out was made up by a bunch of 16yr old kids - they taught it to him, if i remember correctly from previous press report's. To tell you the truth, I'm sick of having this aboriginality stuff rammed down my throat, and when you say your sick of listening to it - your a racist. Adam goodes provoked the crowd, the crowd reacted, fairly simple imo

 that sawn off little dirty little prick mitchell. Goodes was a similar type always trying to hurt other players by sliding into them with his knees... also begging and getting frees because he is Australian of the year. Umps pet..thats why no one likes him. Our aboriginal boys are great for the game and I love watching their high class football. 

Does anyone have Adam's address as I would like to send him a big postpak of harden the fuck up !

 He might quit for goode now

 now hes saying he wants to quit immediatley 

media update on the boo bait saga

thing is , if fans boo non indigenous players & the umpires is that racist as well ??
hezzy

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/wa/a/29083076/afl-says-goodes-booing-racist/

The AFL says fans who boo Adam Goodes are racist.

The league’s stance last night came as more ugly details emerged of the Sydney star’s treatment by some West Coast supporters on Sunday.

Goodes may be contemplating retirement

Goodes is so distraught by the abuse dished out at Domain Stadium he has been given leave of absence by the Swans and may not play against Adelaide on Saturday.

As Eagles supporters took to social media to deny the treatment of Goodes was racially motivated, a Sydney member claimed an Eagles supporter ejected from the Subiaco stadium in the first quarter had called Goodes a “f...... ape”.

“At quarter time, I approached the Eagles fan and said, ‘There’s no room for that behaviour. Did you call him an ape’,” the member told media in Sydney.

“Then he threatened to beat me up, there and then. He said, ‘I’ll beat the s... out of you as well’.”

While Goodes’ treatment in Perth continued to spark a national debate about racism in Australia, the personal toll on the dual Brownlow medallist was made clear by his decision to take up the club’s offer of time out.
Swans football boss Tom Harley said the continued enmity towards Goodes was abhorrent.

“It hit a crescendo over in Perth — we are saying here, it has to stop,” he said.

Former Swans star Michael O’Loughlin, who famously had his own run-in with Eagles fans during the 2006 qualifying final, said the continuous treatment at grounds across Australia had finally got to his friend.

“If people don’t think that racism is alive and well, then have a good look at the footy,” he said.

“Do we really want to see one of our absolute champions go out that way? Anyone who has to put up with that, sooner or later the knees buckle.”

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan said the league believed the catcalls directed at Goodes were racially motivated and were tarnishing the game.

“The booing of Adam Goodes is being felt as racism by him and by many in our football community,” he said.
“I urge our supporters to understand the toll this is having and the message it is sending.”

A similar message came from Goodes’ mother Lisa Sansbury, who said she did not understand what her son had done to deserve such hostility.

“It is heart-wrenching and that is how Adam is feeling, too,” she said.

“It is starting to have an effect emotionally.”

Don't you hate the way that eagles fans are being singled out as Racist. Try a Collingwood or Dockers game for abuse & booing.
This has been going on for years with others as named previously, but the loudest voice seems to be coming from indigenous groups therefore it is Racist.
Why havn't the AFL come out with as much vigor & condemned the booing of umpires,(who get booed the most) perhaps if there was an indigenous umpire it would become a bigger issue.
Goodes is coming to the end of his career & needs something to catapault him into the limelight, such as media or politics & I think this is one thing that may help. Sympathy can get you a long way given enough media attention.
I guess that makes me guilty as well for continuing this topic, but FFS some folks need to toughen up & enjoy life instead of making it their mission in life to stir up people in the name of Racism. Let it go..... IMO..

I MUST ADMIT THOSE WEST COAST FANS ARE QUITE OBNOXIOUS HAHA !

THIS MAY BE OFF TRACK AS I AM A DOCKER SUPPORTER AND WAS QUITE HAPPY TO SEE WEST COAST STRUGGLING AT THE START OF THE YEAR - BUT - WHAT THE HELL !

HOW DID THEY BECOME SO GOOD ?

I don't know where the fuck u get them from Gilly.
HAHAHA

as  a champion of the game that  resorted  to playing the race card  ,he will milk this for many a year to come 

 Yep. Milking it as much as he can:

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-07-29/swans-confirm-goodes-wont-face-the-crows

Gilly, how do i upload a photo-i know the basics, but what site do you use

Thanks buddy

He said after the game on the weekend he was worried about how to would be viewed once he left the game.... too late in my opinion.

he made his own bed so now he's gotta sleep in it. calling everyone who doesn't cheer or salute him a racist, come on mate.

Painting a 13 year old girl as the face of Racism Across our country on Public TV, your an idiot.

Honestly im sick of hearing on the news, reading on the news websites and social media about goodes, the best thing that can happen from here is he leaves the AFL and lives out his life outside the media and the public eye

Goodes, The Australian public has had enough, 71 Aboriginal Players in the game, your only one throwing about the Racism card... grow up.

 Had a bit more of a think about this today. Well it's a spectator sport, take away the spectators, the yelling the cheering the booing there ain't much left. It's the right of the crowd to react to players how they like within reason. They are afterall paying premium prices to attend these games. The AFL has the gall to come out and tell us how to act, fark off!! If it wasn't for the paying public there wouldn't be an AFL as it is. All I hear on the radio is the social left commentators calling anyone who boos at the footy a racist they can all fark off too!Condecending wankers. I love footy, love watching players from anywhere and everywhere regardless of race. Just don't like dick heads. 

what a joke... FLOG!

 I'm over this, so no more booing at old sooky sooky la la goodsy woodsy, but it will be ok to boo at Balantyne, Selwood, Stevie J and co. Just don't get it.

Is this Australia!!! What happened to the days when you went to the football and cheered for your team and booed the opposition.

You booed the opposition because they weren't your team that was all there was to it.

Now the thought police will have all spectators stand at attention and not make a sound or a gesture when some one scores a goal or does a good bit of play.

I have the feeling that if the AFL goes ahead and bans spectators who boo or make anything other than a restrained gesture of a complementary nature they will find the crowds of spectators getting very thin very quickly.

And the sad thing is the thought police will think they have done the great Australian spectator sports a good turn.

God bloody help us.