'If only Jason Horne-Francis was given the same support as Tarryn Thomas.'

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SEN 1116 Kane Cornes This is racist white whinging. I support Horne-Francis getting support, but complaining about an indigenous player getting ‘more’ is bollocks. Apples ain’t apples.

Sarah Gregson SEN 1116 Kane Cornes In fact you insinuating that - he did those things and was spared punishment - because he’s indigenous, is pretty racist. Because he shouldn’t be spared punishment because just because he’s indigenous. That would be completely backward

@SebCoops17 SEN 1116 Kane Cornes Assuming there is a level playing field is racist. People who don’t acknowledge that are only betraying their own ignorance.

Sarah Gregson SEN 1116 Kane Cornes You’re right the two kids do not have a level playing field. In reality the young man Thomas probably had to work twice as hard to get into the same position. But, how many times does he get to drive without a licence (without repercussion) before the playing field is level

@SebCoops17 SEN 1116 Kane Cornes It’s never going to be level so don’t ever compare them. I didn’t say Thomas shouldn’t face consequences. I just think comparing his treatment to the experiences of a white dude denies indigenous disadvantage. In fact, it’s what Pauline Hanson does all the time.

Sarah Gregson SEN 1116 Kane Cornes 2/2 or would you prefer that Tarryn Thomas should get a free ride? I don’t believe for a minute that Kane Cornes is being “intentionally” racist, and I think he has a very good point that Thomas has seemingly not faced significant criticism for what are quite serious issues

@SebCoops17 Sarah Gregson SEN 1116 Kane Cornes Exactly, members of clubs and the AFL footy public have a right to expect their players are going to be responsible people FFS