NRL investigating Tedesco over "squid games" comment

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

shes angling for money, give here $ 20.00 and tell her to piss off. dopey slag. storm in a tea cup

Money or her 15 minutes or both?

[Bondicigar]

I’m of Italian background…..many a time if I’ve said that to someone, first thing they bring up is The Godfather…ffs…do I report that?….the world has gone mad!!

No you wouldn't report it you would just whack em

[mightyrooster]

So, it's a Netflix show (I just looked it up).
So, it's a Netflix show with only Asian people in it.
So now, a group of Australians of diverse backgrounds can't walk along the street discussing, commenting on the show, and contestants in it, amongst themselves...without being labelled racist?

Only Asian people in it because it’s made in Korea.

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

Only Asian people in it because it’s made in Korea.

I used to live in Korea when I was in my late 20s. Racism is par for the course there. They hate everyone.

[bondi.boy]

Even if he did say Squid games whats the NRL going to do?
Its farkin ridiculous.

The name of the Netflix program is Squid Game.

All I know is...a pub, and footy players, more trouble.
Now look what's happened...and another one of ours making headlines, innocent or guilty.
Radley, the pub, more trouble earlier this year
Best our players stay away from pubs, and alcohol in public.

[bondi.boy]

No you wouldn't report it you would just whack em

No whacking anyone...one punch can kill. Craig Field got many years in prison for one punch, which killed a man.

Best to just ignore words...have thick skin like a crocodile. Pretend you don't hear, it's most definitely the best way.

[Johnny73]

It is excellent. Honestly.

I don't shitcan anyone's taste. If you enjoy it, then that's cool.

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

I don't shitcan anyone's taste. If you enjoy it, then that's cool.

Watch it you wanker.

[Batemans Bay Rooster]

I saw an Asian man on tik tok ( presumably Vietnamese) mocking how Vietnamese would announce train stations, how they pronounce car names etc… is that being racist or is it ok because he’s Asian? Was this girl’s sister as offended by him and reported him to tik tok and have him apologise and remove the posts?

I do not condone racism and stereotyping, but I must say society has gone overboard and people are just looking for things to be offended by, so they can feel some sense of importance.

I think on an unspoken but assumed level it's ok because he's Asian. Like how a gay guy can refer to another gay guy as a fag.

For those of us that are neither of those the rules are different.

[Kramer]

A Vietnamese woman has accused Teddy of directing a racist comment toward her. He was with a group of people in Bondi when he said: "Squid games" she complained to the NRL. The Roosters have looked into the claim, and said there was nothing there, he was talking to hs companions.k

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

A Vietnamese woman has accused Teddy of directing a racist comment toward her. He was with a group of people in Bondi when he said: "Squid games" she complained to the NRL. The Roosters have looked into the claim, and said there was nothing there, he was talking to hs companions.k

What the hell Kramer? You don't think this has been discussed today? Put on your glasses.

[roostermcgregor]

It just goes to show you how dangerous it is to live in modern Australian society.
You can be crucified over racism or racist jokes, offensive behavior , assault, sexist jokes, sexual assault , drink driving, taking drugs, inappropriate comments on social media, tax offenses, the list goes on and on..
Get caught up in any of this, and as a citizen, your career and livelihood can be wiped out.
But being a high profile footballer, and under the media microscope 24 hours a day, and the unwanted attention increases ten - fold.
I can't help thinking of Jarryd Hayne and Jack de Belin when it comes to this sort of thing, and the ongoing frustration (and regret) that these 2 have over their actions.
Which gets us to this Tedesco incident.
The roosters supporters who have met the guy know he is polite, gentlemanly and a model citizen.
He is the Roosters captain. And current Blues captain.
He doesn't get these accolades if he is an idiot.
So the current incident is completely out of his character.
Then again alcohol and footballers ( and anyone for that matter) is a volatile mix.
There is a fine line between touching someone inappropriately ( assault) or having their consent to do so, especially when you are drunk.
Likewise, in the same vein, ,did Tedesco make this remark within his own group? Did he say it because he saw the lady in question, and was reminded of the show? Was it something that came to mind, just because he had a few drinks?
Did he say it out loud, with an intention to be racist, and directed directly at the woman?.
Who knows, and without video evidence , it is unlikely to be an issue, and hopefully it blows over.
It would almost pay ESDRLFC to send these guys out with a chaperone when they decide to have a night out.
At least then they would be told what they can and can't do , when they are on the piss.

[Chook Norris]

It just goes to show you how dangerous it is to live in modern Australian society.
You can be crucified over racism or racist jokes, offensive behavior , assault, sexist jokes, sexual assault , drink driving, taking drugs, inappropriate comments on social media, tax offenses, the list goes on and on..
Get caught up in any of this, and as a citizen, your career and livelihood can be wiped out.
But being a high profile footballer, and under the media microscope 24 hours a day, and the unwanted attention increases ten - fold.
I can't help thinking of Jarryd Hayne and Jack de Belin when it comes to this sort of thing, and the ongoing frustration (and regret) that these 2 have over their actions.
Which gets us to this Tedesco incident.
The roosters supporters who have met the guy know he is polite, gentlemanly and a model citizen.
He is the Roosters captain. And current Blues captain.
He doesn't get these accolades if he is an idiot.
So the current incident is completely out of his character.
Then again alcohol and footballers ( and anyone for that matter) is a volatile mix.
There is a fine line between touching someone inappropriately ( assault) or having their consent to do so, especially when you are drunk.
Likewise, in the same vein, ,did Tedesco make this remark within his own group? Did he say it because he saw the lady in question, and was reminded of the show? Was it something that came to mind, just because he had a few drinks?
Did he say it out loud, with an intention to be racist, and directed directly at the woman?.
Who knows, and without video evidence , it is unlikely to be an issue, and hopefully it blows over.
It would almost pay ESDRLFC to send these guys out with a chaperone when they decide to have a night out.
At least then they would be told what they can and can't do , when they are on the piss.

A well balanced post. Unlike some of the others on here who claim it couldn't possibly happen because 1) the accuser is definitely a whore for money and 2) theyve definitely encountered Teddy on the drink

Who knows what happened

Let's just say that if Teddy did say what he did, it was poor form. Also, if you believe the accuser - The club conducted their investigation without bothering to contact the accuser. That in itself is also poor form and a bit suss

[player 1]

A well balanced post. Unlike some of the others on here who claim it couldn't possibly happen because 1) the accuser is definitely a whore for money and 2) theyve definitely encountered Teddy on the drink

Who knows what happened

Let's just say that if Teddy did say what he did, it was poor form. Also, if you believe the accuser - The club conducted their investigation without bothering to contact the accuser. That in itself is also poor form and a bit suss

I can tell you what happened and I wasn't even there. Very ****en little. Maybe somebody said "squid games". Maybe they didn't. Who honestly cares? I can't help but condemn whoever it was that raised such a fuss over such a tiny, insignificant alleged comment, and their pathetic, entitled, ready-to-be-outraged-and offended approach to the world. And also their knowledge that a huge deal would be made if they turned it into a federal case.

[Tommy Smith]

A well balanced post. Unlike some of the others on here who claim it couldn't possibly happen because 1) the accuser is definitely a whore for money and 2) theyve definitely encountered Teddy on the drink

Who knows what happened

Let's just say that if Teddy did say what he did, it was poor form. Also, if you believe the accuser - The club conducted their investigation without bothering to contact the accuser. That in itself is also poor form and a bit suss

Well in future if you are ever wildly accused of something such as sexism - with your name slandered in the public sphere - let's hope you are afforded a greater benefit of doubt and right to innocence than you have afforded James Tedesco.

[ism22]

The name of the Netflix program is Squid Game.

All I know is...a pub, and footy players, more trouble.
Now look what's happened...and another one of ours making headlines, innocent or guilty.
Radley, the pub, more trouble earlier this year
Best our players stay away from pubs, and alcohol in public.

Fair point. Particularly with the $$$ these guys are on, I'm surprised they can't find somewhere a little more private/exclusive.