Booing a mark of 'respect': Goodes

In The Final Quarter, The Marngrook Footy Show discusses whether it is fair that Adam Goodes is being booed for receiving unfair free kicks. Stan Grant and Goode’s mother defend Goodes and make a call for people to consider how he is feeling. Despite this, booing continues, much to the frustration of AFL Coaches, one coach makes the statement “It’s bullying at best, racism at its worst”. Discussion point: Do you agree with the coach’s statement? Why or why not?

The Media reacts in different ways to Goodes’ war dance celebrating his goal in the indigneous round. Charlie Pickering analyses Eddie McGuire and others’ reactions in a humorous way on his show The Weekly. AFL 360 and Waleed Aly put their opinions forward. Discussion points: Do you believe their points portrayed on The FInal Quarter are valid?

In The Final Quarter we see Goodes kick a goal during the 2015 indigenous round. He celebrates with a ceremonial war dance directed towards the Carlton fans. Discussion point: He is accused by some of inciting anger. Do you think those criticisms are fair or was he simply celebrating his Aboriginal culture?