You Can't Ask That - ex footballers

[Brookie4eva]

This was on ABC last night, just watching a recording now, Ian Roberts, Willie Mason, Todd Carney and Dean Widders on the show. And Dan Jackson, Brock McLean, and Jude Bolto from AFL.

An interesting watch, probably a replay later in the week, or will be on iview I'd imagine, if you are interested.

 

[Brookie4eva]

I won't give too many spoilers, but almost fell off the couch in laughter at one of Todd Carney's answers.

 

[manlyfan76]

Can be a good show some weeks. Look fwd to watching it

 

[Nordburg]

I read Mason’s answers and once again he proves you can’t put brains in statues

 

[Eagleheart]

Title of article:
"Willie Mason wants life bans for footy players with a history of violence against women."

Reporter Nic Savage May 7, 2021

Further on in the article....

Mason also argued any players convicted of domestic violence should be banned from professional sport for life.

“If you do anything like that you’re sacked,” he said.

“Not have six months off and you’re welcomed back in the back door and playing NRL. No, you’re done.

Link to article:
Mason: NRL star’s video ‘made me sick’

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This is the most intelligent thing Willie Mason has ever said and I absolutely agree with him 110%.

There should be zero tolerance for any professional sports people who have been convicted of any violence against women.....full stop.

And before anyone says what about men that get beat up. Yes I understand that this happens to men, it is something that I also feel strongly about and is absolutely unacceptable.

But we are talking about violence against women here and it is a cultural and societal issue that needs to be recognised for what it is.

It should not be constantly undermined with comments like:
"well it happens to blokes too",
"sometimes the woman provokes it",
"she is just making it up to get back at her partner",
"she's just bitter" and on and on......

Seriously enough is enough.

The fact is.....
'On average, one woman a week is murdered by her current or former partner.'

Alarming domestic violence statistics you need to know

Sadly every week 1 women is murdered by her current or former partner in Australia. Learn more about the dire state of domestic violence in Australia.

www.dvconnect.org

And this needs to stop......!!

 

[HoldenV8]

The fact is.....
'On average, one woman a week is murdered by her current or former partner.'

That is a false claim.

 

[Woodsie]

Mason: NRL star's video 'made me sick'

'I just don't think the repercussions are big enough'

wwos.nine.com.au

 

[Budgie]

That is a false claim.

On average, one woman is killed every nine days by a current or former partner.5​

On average, one male is killed every 29 days by a current or former partner.6​

Domestic and Family Violence statistics | Mission Australia

In Australia, domestic and family violence is disturbingly common. It is one of the main drivers of homelessness among women, children and men.

www.missionaustralia.com.au

 

[wombatgc]

Good show. I thought all the blokes did well, particularly Willie.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Everyone here might enjoy this. Footy stars as people

You Can't Ask That: Series 6 Ex-Football Players

Ex-Footballers Willie Mason, Ian Roberts, Dean Widders and Dan Jackson join Todd Carney, Brock McLean and Jude Bolton to shed the media-trained responses and get real about the game they love - with all its complexities.

iview.abc.net.au

 

[eagle66]

Enjoyed the show immensely. Some of these guys should be at the Clubs regularly to teach the young guys and have them ready for life.

 

[manlyfan76]

Dean Widders did well too.

 

[Chip and Chase]

How did Willies new choppers look ?