One of the issues which appears to becoming apparent is the overwhelming and increasing extent that this game is being used as a delivery system for societal agendas. More so than traditional means. Maybe that's OK but maybe it in itself should be discussed.
Societal agendas are a sign of a healthy democracy and are fine, providing everybody can have a healthy, balanced, rational and logical discussion on the issues. Alot of the time the right outcomes are teased out. Im all for equality and fairness as are most people.
Two things are game changers in 2015 and 2016 about the way this is achieved. The increasing imbalance in mainstream media to the point that they come across as one way, aggressive crusades effects the integrity of the debate and agenda for many many normal, responsible and well educated people, and, there is a growing trend that those pushing the agenda refuse to listen, discuss or debate the issues. In effect there is no debate. No discussion. It appears to be an interesting world we are entering.
If you want to get people on board, you need to engage with them not at them.
At the end of the day Aussie rules itself is just a game and most people (women and men irrespective of race colour, creed etc) just want to watch their team. I hope the game itself doesn't suffocate in the process of what's occurring.
