superboot7 wrote:My take on footytrips is that you'll always get some form of chaotic behaviour.
An outsider or fellow trip enjoyer will get offended by behaviour and unfortunately its just the luck of the draw with these things. I think acting up on a plane probably says a lot more about the person(s) than the club itself.
I think its always important to consider that these are mostly young men and it's always easy to cast aspersions and judge when we are on the outside looking in.
I was recently holidaying with a footy trip and the behaviour I witnessed was typical 'wanker' behaviour that I commented on as I thought it was inapproriate around kids, but at the end of the day I had to make the call to remove the kids as I had no control over the players. I think thats important to remember also.....If ya not happy with others behaviour, remove yourself from the situation or ignore it (even if that is an inconvenience for you)
If it had of been the flip side and I was on the footy trip...I would have found the behaviour completey fine and joined in with the festivities!
I would never base my opinion on a footy shirt...ONly the player wearing it
fantastic post Superboot and probably sums up what I was trying to say perfectly. Cant disagree with any of that.
Yes, at the end of the day it's typical behaviour of footy trippers but in a confined space like a plane, the unsuspecting person would think it's a bit over the top - and that's what happened.
My new Mantra - I am no longer available to things and people that make me feel like shit