Penrith investigate Inglis racism claims

Getting defensive LOL. i just responded to negate your comment about the bigger the crowd doesn't always apply, as indicated by the numbers in SOO/G/F and at Suncorp. The bigger the crowd in rugby league in those instances, does not support that view.Maybe its more prevalent in smaller stadiums for rl.Because they're closer to the action? So based on your comments when Parra Stadium is opened with far bigger crowds ,there is more likelihood of the issue happening.We'll wait and see. Now you state "misbehaving" which covers a whole range, instead of the specific racism issue,differnt story,that unsocial behaviour will happen with bigger crowds And crowds are up so far after 2 rounds. I also noted the NRL has had its problems in regards to racism.,which you ignored.That includes by players.But the nRL has and does have large numbers(% wise) of Indigenous and PI players which other codes in this country do not have. Not putting up a barrier,defensive shield or being apologist,them's the facts Racism is a problem that will never be fully eradicated, but all codes must endeavour to get on top of it,and get the message out.

Getting defensive LOL. i just responded to negate your comment about the bigger the crowd doesn't always apply, as indicated by the numbers in SOO/G/F and at Suncorp. The bigger the crowd in rugby league in those instances, does not support that view.Maybe its more prevalent in smaller stadiums for rl.Because they're closer to the action? So based on your comments when Parra Stadium is opened with far bigger crowds ,there is more likelihood of the issue happening.We'll wait and see. And crowds are up so far after 2 rounds. I also noted the NRL has had its problems in regards to racism.,which you ignored.That includes by players.But the nRL has and does have large numbers(% wise) of Indigenous and PI players which other codes in this country do not have. Not putting up a barrier,defensive shield or being apologist,them's the facts Racism is a problem that will never be fully eradicated, but all codes must endeavour to get on top of it,and get the message out.

No need to get so defensive - I've stated that it's not only a league problem, it's a general population problem, where there is still a certain percentage that would behave that way. If there are more people attending, then it stands to reason there will be more problems. As far as I know there weren't any problems at AFL GF, Lions tours etc where there have been large crowds, but that doesn't negate the fact that more people = greater chance of a certain small percentage misbehaving.

They’ve gone mate. But he’ll be back under yet another guise shortly.

As Bill Moi's comments have been allowed to stand, then one must conclude that they have been approved by the powers-that-be. I presume this gives a licence for rugby league followers to go, say, on to the union tab and make such sweeping comments about that particular sport? Next time a poster is told off for indulging in "code wars" please refer all to Bill Moi - the latest name for a banned poster - and the approval of his comments in this article.

If that's the case Clip.The SOO/Grand Finals,regular Suncorp matches,,ANZAC day matches would be an indicator for rugby league, to compound that issue. Quite simply it has not happened.So commonsense suggests, maybe rl fans are slowly getting the message. Rugby league has always had a large Indigenous component,as well as many from the South Pacific.If anything this has helped IMO get the message through to fans. Plus the work of Thurston, Meninga and Daley both as players and within the general community. Any CEO who made such comments would not retain his position at his club or indeed the media.

Kurt - I am just saying the person is probably such an ignorant dope that they probably don't know the first thing about depression and would never have heard of the expression "the black dog'" as it relates to mental illness.

In the Qld Intrustsuper Cup, we clap when an injured player leaves the field, a sign of respect.

Bill and his multiple ids are use to it.

Bill Moi's comments - nasty, false and bigoted - have been reported to the moderators.

Bill’s big chip on his tiny shoulders must’ve got larger.

Kurt, mate... c'mon. That's ridiculous.

I'm saying that the term, if in fact it actually was "black dog" may have been used as a derogatory term - a type of mental disintergration - used in a way to put Inglis off his game both them and in future games. It is not a stretch to think that sort of thing is done. Shane Warne use of that tactic against Darryl Cullinan to great effect is well documented and part of cricket folklore. I think people are jumping to conclusions and playing the race card before the facts are even known. I'm saying wait for the facts before crucifying an as yet unknown person.

League has far more darker skinned players than AFL so the impact is never as strong when it happens in NRL.

you don’t call someone a black dog because they’re depressed.

So just stick to your a Fw n u all fine :)

Kurt S, I think it's being disingenuous to suggest that anyone would use that phrase to imply the person playing had depression, especially as it's not a phrase you would hear used in that way and I don't think most would take it as an insult. No doubt the person concerned will use this excuse. 'Dog' certainly is in common usage in many areas. Crosscoder - you're right that racism should not increase in an educated population, but it's common sense that if a percentage behave that way, in a crowd of 90,000 there is more likely hood of this occurring than a crowd of 10,000.

How do you know there is zero to nil chance? If the term 'black dog' which is what was reported in the press, is what was said, how could there be no chance? Black dog is an well know known euphemism for depression. I am in no way condoning any sleight on players from the crowd or other players. But are you going to be judge and executioner with heresay and no fact to back up your statement? I wasn't there and will hold judgment.

Regardless of numbers attending ,racism should not increase in a supposed educated population.That is a copout.The comments /crowd attitude towards Goodes was disgraceful.As it was against Inglis. League has been one of the most integrated codes for ages, and this sort of thing is rare certainly in last dace or two.The first Indigenous captain of a National side was Arthur Beetson,ditto the esteem held toward Laurie Daley and Mal Meninga. Heard it once in decades following the Sharks.The guy was told to shut up. And only the odd one in the past few years, publicly at least in the media.Doesn't mean it's not lurking there.One against Petero Civ.

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