The Importance Of Racism In AFL Fans

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Following the recent issues regarding racism in AFL and the racist remarks made towards Indigenous Australian players. Three articles were delivered in response to the prevalent racial spurs, each demonstrating various stances towards the issue. An editorial was published on behalf of The Age on April the 13th 2017, titled “fining AFL fans for racist abuse would drive message home”. The writer uses a passionate and concerned tone to emphasise on his contention to introduce fines for racist comments, in order to deter the AFL fans from doing so, through this it is evident that his target audience is all AFL supporters. Similarly, the article “Racist AFL fans learn nothing from Goodes experience published by writer Patrick Smith on the 11th of …show more content…
Through doing this the audience is engaged automatically as the use of language is informal and all audiences can understand. The writer accentuates on the cultural diversity of Australia and sheds light on the significance of racism in AFL. The second paragraph of the article addresses all Australians directly, identifying them as the primary audience. This is enforced through the use of inclusive language such as “WE” and further depicts the importance of indigenous people in the line, ‘we are a country of immigrants (and first Australians)’. Within the first article, an image of Aboriginal player Eddie Betts has been incorporated within the start of the piece. The placement of the visual is intended to accentuate on the seriousness of the matter and th severity of the feelings that the players may feel, when being faced with racist comments. The image reflects on the anger and enragement that players such as Eddie Betts feel in the moment of being attacked. The image is taken from a close up angle in order to give the audience a more intimate connection with the issue and towards the player himself. The author’s main argument hinges on presenting previous issues in AFL regarding racism towards indigenous players, and aims to demonstrate the little improvements made within the football community. The writer mentions this through refrencing the Michael Long inicdnt and stating that “two decades on… the taunts keep
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