Trans Ruling

[Foreign Legion]

https://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/rugby-league-joins-swimming-in-banning-transgender-athletes/news-story/987bbab4eb6569b45b8a9bd1c2a9ca3e

 

[Perth Red]

Fair call I suppose, in a power game like RL its a definite unfair advantage in physicality.

 

[Chippy73]

https://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/rugby-league-joins-swimming-in-banning-transgender-athletes/news-story/987bbab4eb6569b45b8a9bd1c2a9ca3e

Just out of interest does the womens NRL comp have any trans players at the current time?

 

[mongoose]

pretty sensible really

 

[Iamback]

Fair outcome with the push towards player safety

 

[Smug Panther]

Logical

 

[skeepe]

This seems like a solution in search of a problem.

How many trans players were pushing for selection in this weeks matches? Exactly zero.

There are approximately 100 trans women in the entire country, according to the latest census. How many of them play rugby league at a professional level? None.

Why do something this divisive just before the international weekend when there was absolutely no need to? Rugby league can’t half shoot itself in the foot sometimes.

 

[Iamback]

This seems like a solution in search of a problem.

How many trans players were pushing for selection in this weeks matches? Exactly zero.

There are approximately 100 trans women in the entire country, according to the latest census. How many of them play rugby league at a professional level? None.

Why do something this divisive just before the international weekend when there was absolutely no need to? Rugby league can’t half shoot itself in the foot sometimes.

I doubt FINA made the announcement this week on their own.

Some 3rd party or group is clearly pushing this sort of issue behind the scenes

 

[Coastbloke]

Sometime ago earlier this year, a woman invaded the pitch and was bowled over by a male security guard (not sure if it was a RL game)

The media and others spent week crying that it was inappropriate for a man knocking over a woman even if she was breaking the law invading the ground.

The same woke crowd now want biological men playing with women in sport.

 

[Dakink]

As someone who is heavily involved in swimming, this has been brought on by Swimming in the US.

The US college system has had several males switch to identify as females. Problem is they are decimating the female records and winning everything. Natural females simply can not compete. Swimming will be setting up a category for trans swimmers.

The difference between female times and male times is considerable.

 

[dogslife]

There are approximately 100 trans women in the entire country, according to the latest census. How many of them play rugby league at a professional level? None.

Dude that was in 2016. You could probably multiply that by 50 now that it's the in thing

 

[>zuzu<]

This seems like a solution in search of a problem.

How many trans players were pushing for selection in this weeks matches? Exactly zero.

There are approximately 100 trans women in the entire country, according to the latest census. How many of them play rugby league at a professional level? None.

Why do something this divisive just before the international weekend when there was absolutely no need to? Rugby league can’t half shoot itself in the foot sometimes.

RL often get criticised for being short-sighted - only reacting, and not being at the forefront of change before something occurs. They are very knee-jerk reaction based... think of the amount of rule changes put into play as certain play styles change, or players are coached to take advantage of certain situations.

They have got this very right in shutting down the conversation before it even begins. They are trying to grow the women's game - having someone with a huge figure and dominance that male genetics can provide will completely spit in the face of their goals for the female counterparts.

 

[Billythekid]

Dude that was in 2016. You could probably multiply that by 50 now that it's the in thing

The 'in' thing. Christ you're a dickhead.

 

[dogslife]

The 'in' thing. Christ you're a dickhead.

Mods I need a safe space!

 

[mongoose]

i know a woman who has basically railroaded her young son into wearing dresses, make-up, playing with feminine toys.... i have no doubt she will strongly encourage him to have the hormone treatment when he's old enough... i feel very, very sorry for the kid. It's pure child abuse and a form of gaslighting. There is a trend out there...

 

[dogslife]

i know a woman who has basically railroaded her young son into wearing dresses, make-up, playing with feminine toys.... i have no doubt she will strongly encourage him to have the hormone treatment when he's old enough... i feel very, very sorry for the kid. It's pure child abuse and a form of gaslighting. There is a trend out there...

 

[Billythekid]

Trans people are heavily discriminated against (just look at this thread) no one is racing to jump on some 'trans bandwagon' what absolute idiocy. Yes there are more people coming out as trans because it has become slightly more acceptable and safe in doing so, that doesn't make it a trend.

i know a woman who has basically railroaded her young son into wearing dresses, make-up, playing with feminine toys.... i have no doubt she will strongly encourage him to have the hormone treatment when he's old enough... i feel very, very sorry for the kid. It's pure child abuse and a form of gaslighting. There is a trend out there...

Allowing your male child to partake in activities or clothing normally associated with girls doesn't mean you're trying to change their gender nor are you abusing the child. Both of you are as stupid as you are bigoted.

 

[mongoose]

Trans people are heavily discriminated against (just look at this thread) no one is racing to jump on some 'trans bandwagon' what absolute idiocy. Yes there are more people coming out as trans because it has become slightly more acceptable and safe in doing so, that doesn't make it a trend.

Allowing your male child to partake in activities or clothing normally associated with girls doesn't mean you're trying to change their gender nor are you abusing the child. Both of you are as stupid as you are bigoted.

from what i've witnessed its a little more than just "allowing", there is more going on...

 

[Billythekid]

from what i've witnessed its a little more than just "allowing", there is more going on...

Maybe stop creeping on your friends children.

 

[soc123_au]

Identify as, dress as or shag whatever you like, but when it comes to Sport, always defer to the above.