2017 Off-Season

[Spargo]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-10-17/afls-transgender-call-on-aflw-hopeful

thoughts on this one gents?

guaranteed 'she' will be allowed to play, the AFL have shown how progressive they are already and how can they say no?

Declined by the AFL, can re-nominate for 2019

[Lightning McQueen]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-10-17/afls-transgender-call-on-aflw-hopeful

thoughts on this one gents?

guaranteed 'she' will be allowed to play, the AFL have shown how progressive they are already and how can they say no?

Declined by the AFL, can re-nominate for 2019

Common sense prevails IMO, watch out for the backlash.

#discrimination

[bennymacca]

I like to think I’m usually pretty socially progressive but transgender athletes in sport is something I haven’t formed a solid opinion on.

If it is something they had from birth then I think it’s fine (ie castor semenya) but athletes getting a sex change to compete is murkier imo.

The fact that she is physically bigger and would he dominant clearly comes into it too - if she was 5 ft tall I doubt it would be as big of a deal. But it should be the same “deal”

Hence I don’t know what my position is. Leaning towards they shouldn’t be allowed but It’s not something I’ve read up much about

[morell]

Problem lies when someone has actually transitioned. Like I believe this woman has.

If she has had the operation taken all the hormones and has been tested to be within female limits for testosterone, play on in my book.

"Within female limits for testosterone", I assume that's naturally occurring levels?

There's an Olympic standard I believe and yeah I think it's something like that

But these levels wouldn't be naturally occurring would they so it's not really "like for like", is it?

I am really not sure sorry.

[bertiebeatle]

I like to think I’m usually pretty socially progressive but transgender athletes in sport is something I haven’t formed a solid opinion on.

If it is something they had from birth then I think it’s fine (ie castor semenya) but athletes getting a sex change to compete is murkier imo.

The fact that she is physically bigger and would he dominant clearly comes into it too - if she was 5 ft tall I doubt it would be as big of a deal. But it should be the same “deal”

Hence I don’t know what my position is. Leaning towards they shouldn’t be allowed but It’s not something I’ve read up much about

Exactly the same possie as Benny. A lot of clarity needed on the subject and I'm not educated in this area to really form an opinion on

[Jim05]

Melbourne must of wanted Watts gone pretty bad to take pick 31 and still pay part of his wage

[morell]

So now having seen this Hannah woman. With as much respect as possible....

She's got some transitioning to do yet.

[nuggety goodness]

So now having seen this Hannah woman. With as much respect as possible....

She's got some transitioning to do yet.

Call me a mixogynist but the picture looks like a dude wearing a wig...


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[morell]

There are more feminine footballers at Ingle Farm

[nuggety goodness]

There are more feminine footballers at Ingle Farm

One of the Farmers i know has bigger boobs too! [emoji6]

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[LMA]

She has only been transitioning over the past 2 years and has competed for Australia as a male, albeit in Handball, so obviously has sporting pedigree.
A long way to go for her I think and anyone who thinks it's discriminatory has rocks in their head, she would be that far ahead of any girl in the AFLW

[Bum Crack]

She has only been transitioning over the past 2 years and has competed for Australia as a male, albeit in Handball, so obviously has sporting pedigree.
A long way to go for her I think and anyone who thinks it's discriminatory has rocks in their head, she would be that far ahead of any girl in the AFLW

Now there's a man I'd hate to fight

[LMA]

So now having seen this Hannah woman. With as much respect as possible....

She's got some transitioning to do yet.

Yep, could be the next Josh Jenkins

[MW]

So now having seen this Hannah woman. With as much respect as possible....

She's got some transitioning to do yet.

Yep, could be the next Josh Jenkins

Not sure who you're insulting

[LMA]

Melbourne must of wanted Watts gone pretty bad to take pick 31 and still pay part of his wage

Gold Coast must be playing hard ball again for GAJ, you think the Cats would've got Ablett and Watts with 19 and 22, they might want both picks for Ablett

[mighty_tiger_79]

Melbourne must of wanted Watts gone pretty bad to take pick 31 and still pay part of his wage

Gold Coast must be playing hard ball again for GAJ, you think the Cats would've got Ablett and Watts with 19 and 22, they might want both picks for Ablett

Gold coast want a player from our starting 22 along with pick 19 or 22

Id be happy if we didnt get him

[Dutchy]

Melbourne must of wanted Watts gone pretty bad to take pick 31 and still pay part of his wage

Same deal with Lobbe at Port

[LMA]

Melbourne must of wanted Watts gone pretty bad to take pick 31 and still pay part of his wage

Gold Coast must be playing hard ball again for GAJ, you think the Cats would've got Ablett and Watts with 19 and 22, they might want both picks for Ablett

Gold coast want a player from our starting 22 along with pick 19 or 22

Id be happy if we didnt get him

I think most footy fans would love to see Ablett back at the Cats but could be a risk at his age, especially if it costs too much.

[Dutchy]

Why would the AFL be interested in assisting Geelong land Ablett? He may only play one year and disappear from the industry like his old man.

To give the Suns a leg up?

Bingo!
Said this days ago.

Cause Suns havn't had enough AFL leg ups?

[Lightning McQueen]

So now having seen this Hannah woman. With as much respect as possible....

She's got some transitioning to do yet.

Yep, could be the next Josh Jenkins

Not sure who you're insulting

Well played mate, well played!