I agree some fans are just feral….we went to a match in Adelaide and a supporter of one of the WA teams was swearing with the F bomb and Bomb behind us and kicking backs of chairs it was very scarey my hubby said something to him and he got nastier there were young kids and all around

I’ve been to footy games and never had any problems but there are crazy fanatics every where.

Makes you wonder who the children are. I certainly see where she’s coming from. Its not exactly showing her kids good examples of how to behave in public.

Yep, too many crazy antisocial fanatics under the spectators ! This his nothing to do with good sportsmanship.

That seems like a good idea. I have been to alot of AFL games and only a few times has there been trouble, but I would be worried if I had little kids with me at the time as it would be quite scary for them to witness things like this

Any games now are getting worse. Even the games that young children are playing there is anti social behaviour. I agree with this mother it is getting worse.

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  • • mom93821 replied
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  It is behaviour that needs to be addressed and anyone not obeying the rules should be out!

Family bays would be a good suggestion.

They have no drinking areas which is usually pretty mild. In saying that I’ve taken kids and really little ones with no trouble just need to alter security if people are playing up.

Rather than family friendly bays anyone not behaving and following rules and a code of behaviour/conduct should be removed and even banned. Family should be able to sit where they want and not be placed in a particular bay as this does not address bad behaviour.

My friend always takes his kids to footy and they love this outing with dad. This should be possible in a safe manner, yes family bays might be a good idea.

Yepagree, could never bring a child to events like these sadly

The culture of spectating has changed and people seem to think they can say and act as they please and frankly it’s disgusting. It is meant to be a family game to watch.

I’d be really hesitant to take my kids to a footy game, largely because of the spectators.

With the physical actions of some spectators there is sometimes bad injuries. I know a St. John Ambulance Volunteer who said it isn’t unusual to need to treat injured spectators and transport some to hospital. Sometimes it is alcohol induced behaviour. Not only should there be family areas, it and some other areas should be alcohol free. The St. John Volunteers are there mainly to treat players.

Family bays look like a sensible idea to me. Hoping that no-one starts bad behaviour there too!

Family bays could help, they would sell out quick and no doubt have limited spaces though. I do agree the behaviour of sports fans is out of control. I think alcohol consumption has a lot to do with it. Games are fast becoming family unfriendly

Maybe introducing family bays is one solution. I think the football codes need to start a marketing campaign to try and stop bad language and bad behaviour. It won’t stop everyone, but it might get some people to become more aware of where they are and what they are doing. I totally agree with this mother – i don’t go to the footy often, but when i do go i am always disgusted by the behaviour of many people there. As soon as the siren sounds it’s as though some people completely change and all you hear are complaints and swear words.