Some people are angry as they fed up with crap like this being suggested. Some supporters IMO out of line at times re discussion on players sizes etc, gets too personal, thats not the issue here, the issue here is AFL removing a key aspect of a players profile from the system and its simply ridiculous. So where does it end? Dont list their height? It does have a bearing as indicates a players size, you know, the key aspect of mass that enables a player to contest at the top level, match up without getting polaxed thus important to know as a fan. We not getting their home address FFS, just a guide as to whether they eat their weetbix.
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Tbh, it seems to me that it likely is the issue.
I don’t have a problem publishing my height and weight, but that doesn’t mean nobody else should have a problem with it either (even professional athletes)
I’m not sure the call of ‘find another job’ is a reasonable solution either.
I naturally lean towards a person, any person, having a right to privacy (though exceptions around conduct, conflict of interest in public office etc) that is far exceeding the publics right to knowledge.
I just don’t see the issue here. But that’s just me.
Nobody will give a fark in a months time.
It’s not that big a deal.
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It’s not that big of a deal i agree, but how much of this kinda b.s does society have to put up with? People are over it, is why it’s blown up out of proportion.
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I dunno. But everyone will move on.
I’m not going to lie, I’ve always enjoyed looking at player statistics and weights to get a more clear picture on match ups, who may win in contests etc, and also to track youngsters putting on weight.
I’d like to know whether players were actually consulted wit to ascertain whether they considered this information being in the public domain to be problematic, or whether they just assumed that it would be better the information was removed?
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It bugs me that they have removed player weights for no good reason. I find them interesting. I find lots of random statistics interesting. Whenever the AFL removes information from there website it annoys me. Imo weights should be added to the AFLW and all players should be weighed before round 1 every year to keep them up to date.
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Even if some players (male or female) objected to it?
Yes.
What if they refused?
Well just coz one wheel squeaks doesnt meant the whole bike shop gets thrown out.
So what does that actually mean in practical terms?
You would deist any player that requests their weight not be published?
As a 70kg weakling that cannot box, I identify as a prize heavyweight champion.
Now, where’s Tyson Fury? Time for me to sort that p*ssy out.
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Seriously?
Yes.
Would you sack the players that request their weight not be published?
I doubt anyone would refuse. This is the kind of nonsense some corporate busybody comes up with, I doubt anyone was actually complaining about there weight being online. If a player does complain then they can request it be taken down and it can just be blank.
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No, and not what im saying. Have a good night
Righteo.
I just don’t get the anger on this.
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Fair enough.