The Bedge wrote:I've deliberately steered clear of this conversation on here - obviously my history with posting is known (and the consequences that went with that).
Officially as a club we tabled two matters of concern from the Grand Final - one was racist commentary during the match from spectators, and the other being the conduct and professionalism from the umpire.
I am satisfied to a degree that our matters were heard - albeit at times seemed somewhat dismissive - and that there were tangible outcomes that will hopefully help the association and clubs involved move forward, and hopefully avoid any future conflict, whilst providing framework on how to manage incidents.
I was disappointed by a level of victim blaming.
As a club when asked what resolution / outcome we would like to see - we didn't request punishment or banning of players, or suspensions - simply would like to see the club through private avenues i.e. email reach out to the player impacted and acknowledge that the incident occurred, condemn the behaviour and state that as a club they don't tolerate or accept it, and finally offer apology for the impact it had on the player (not even the act itself).
Unfortunately - and whilst it wasn't completely ruled out - that request was met with resistance, and with an impression of a lack of remorse for what had happened. I was matter of factly told that it was my fault the player was racially vilified because i'd posted on here that the club in question was racist.
I acknowledge and accept my role in this drama over the last few weeks of the season - I stuffed up, I made mistakes, I knew I would cop heat in the GF - but I tried to at least step up and take responsibility for that. My apology on here, despite what some think, was indeed sincere.. but that doesn't give anyone the right to make another individual feel unsafe or uncomfortable or victimised at a game of cricket.
I was suspended for calling a club racist (bit more colourful than that).. they have had a member only weeks later yell out racist remarks.. the club has a golden opportunity to show I was wrong in my comments and they are not racist by condemning the behaviour.. but they've chosen not to.
Yep
Says a lot the non action by club and association. We had footage of two players after we beat them in the semi final this year actually physically punching some of our supporters and nothing! Both should be punished but the league is too puss weak!
