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Not having a go at you Mark and a bit off topic with this current discussion but in regard to the historical context and knackers and cane cutting , that is not quite how it occurred Most northern pacific islanders were bought to the cane fields against their will [ black birding ] and just for pure profit and exploitation [ essentially slavery ] When it was outlawed in the 1920 's quite a few islanders returned to their home islands but quite a few stayed as well . Also before but mainly after that time, many thousands of overseas immigrants [ from all parts of Europe and even the U k and even some Australian born men were engaged in hand cane cutting until mechanical harvesting in the mid 60 's early 70 's , Had to be very well paid to do it but that was the deal . No doubt quite a bit of underlying and even overt bigotry and maybe racist inclined attitude to islanders back then , would have to think that it has improved markedly since then but still elements of it existing in contemporary times if Molan's example is any indication .

And it’s actually Graeme Connors, not Graham.
 
Not having a go at you Mark and a bit off topic with this current discussion but in regard to the historical context and knackers and cane cutting , that is not quite how it occurred Most northern pacific islanders were bought to the cane fields against their will [ black birding ] and just for pure profit and exploitation [ essentially slavery ] When it was outlawed in the 1920 's quite a few islanders returned to their home islands but quite a few stayed as well . Also before but mainly after that time, many thousands of overseas immigrants [ from all parts of Europe and even the U k and even some Australian born men were engaged in hand cane cutting until mechanical harvesting in the mid 60 's early 70 's , Had to be very well paid to do it but that was the deal . No doubt quite a bit of underlying and even overt bigotry and maybe racist inclined attitude to islanders back then , would have to think that it has improved markedly since then but still elements of it existing in contemporary times if Molan's example is any indication .
We had to read Summer of the 17th Doll in high school, from memory about a couple of sugar cane cutters.
 
I just heard the actual clip, she was trying to be funny and banter, and failed. I doubt anybody will be rolling in their graves over it. I'm sure she won't do it again, the attempted Pacifica name joke that is, I am sure she'll try to be funny and fail many times more.
 
Warren Ryan and David morrow tried a similar joke that they shared when they were thought to be off air ABC and got booted

take a break Erin
You are damaged stock and there are more knowledgeable women in league than you
 
Why don't we have a commentator of Pasifika origin?
NB: What is this made up word 'Pasifika'? What does it stand for? Pacificisland.....
Are we being racially insensitive using descriptors such as 'Polynesian', 'Islander' ?
I need to know before I end up being called a racist when really I'm just ignorant.
Ps Dene Halatau is on abc radio but I can’t think of any other examples in commentary.
 
Warren Ryan and David morrow tried a similar joke that they shared when they were thought to be off air ABC and got booted

take a break Erin
You are damaged stock and there are more knowledgeable women in league than you
That won’t happen and we know why!!
 
According to what I just read from Molan's own Twitter, she did offer an apology to 2GB management, privately, but there has been no thought of a public apology.
 
It’s directed at the whole world mate. People are way to touchy these days. Plus it was funny. Being a Pom I get ribbed all the time. All good hearted stuff. Who cares..
 
It’s directed at the whole world mate. People are way to touchy these days. Plus it was funny. Being a Pom I get ribbed all the time. All good hearted stuff. Who cares..

I would think that being ribbed as a Pom is slightly different to someone being "ribbed" about their race.

But then again that is speculation from me as do not feel qualified to judge yours or anyone elses experience
 
I would think that being ribbed as a Pom is slightly different to someone being "ribbed" about their race.

But then again that is speculation from me as do not feel qualified to judge yours or anyone elses experience
Ribbed about your name being hard to pronounce has nothing to do with race mate... If we had heaps of Russian or Polish people playing we'd be having the same problems.. Take the Turbo's...... Don't see them getting on their high horses..
 

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