Flare

[Part_Timer]

ultras are very diferant to hooligans.....

 

[Jorome Alexander Bennett]

TBH, there are plenty of other illegal things that go on at games.

Yeah, you're right. Other people do illegal things therefore anything goes. Why should we abide by the law when Bikies don't? So let's have our behaviour only meet the standards of the worst of society. Until the world is perfect, I'm going to do whatever I want.

+1 flare.

 

[serious14]

ultras are very diferant to hooligans.....

Oh I'm well aware of that, I'm just pointing out that's the sort of inaccurate bullshit that Richard Noone and co. specialise in y'know??

 

[dibo]

the notion of describing us as ultras nearly had me laughing out my coffee.

 

[serious14]

Palm tree bandits for life. 

 

[coasttoast]

Watching a bunch of people stand around, arms folded sipping their beer does nothing to create atmospheres at games.

rly ?
ahaha

ya. rly.

TBH, there are plenty of other illegal things that go on at games.

Underage drinking, people that steal shit from peoples bags, people smuggling in alcohol from the outside.

And dangerous? Can they be THAT dangerous if they are sold? I spose, the Marinators have an advantage because the bay is so empty, there's plenty of empty spaces to rip it....

Ok, agreed the in-joking can isolate people...but what about the "Level 5" jokes that go on? In-jokes are going to happen everywhere. If we had to make posts that everyone would understand...this place would be incredibly boring.

Again Jerome, not trying to be an asshole, but you keep saying flares are illegal...then in your latest post, you ask: Are flares illegal? Did you suddenly realize you didn't know?

Unauthorised use of flares

There are severe penalties for the improper use of flares. Flares have a very serious purpose. Falsely indicating distress rightly carries a severe penalty, but it also wastes a lot of time and resources – possibly weakening the ability to respond to a genuine emergency. Do not leave flares in your boat when it is not in use, and keep them away from children. 

From the WA DPI.

Note: It is an offence to set off flares except in an emergency.

Boating Industry Australia site

Every source I have found, only refers to being used in open water, where laws are differant. The only other laws/regulations I can find, refer to the disposal of unused flares.

And whilst looking for info...I came across this douchebag's remark:

People who are against flares are probably middle class pussys who're against smacking children and shooting burgalars and other stuff like that. Footy needs good atmospheres not rows of people eating prawn sandwhiches. Flares should be allowed.

fromthedugout.tv

Smacking children and shooting burgulars?!

But anyway, to answer your question (which I thought you already knew...) I have no f**king idea if they are illegal.


[yeh i think everyone in the stadium enjoys flares well all my friends enjoyed it, what about the victory, they set of the most flares in the league and they have the best crowds aswell, flares are used for a sign of supporting your team!]

 

[Sym]

Just let the bastards be ripped

 

[kevrenor]

Flares and smoke canisters:

For:
- Look pretty
- Gives an aura of 'football kulcha'
- Anti-authority statement

Add any you think of

Against:
- Banned at stadiums, including ours
- Intense heat, leading to fire risk to property and persons
- Smoke, leading to breathing difficulties for asthmatics and others with breathing problems (declare interest here!)
- banned by FFA, leading to serious $ fine on our club
- security concerned, leading to more security and policing
- aura of 'football kulcha' not understood by general public or media, leading to bad publicity
- differently viewed by a range of fans, leading to internal disputes and lack of fans cohesion

Add any you think of

 

[serious14]

Just let the bastards be ripped

Step up then. 

 

[Sym]

Ahh to follow in the footsteps of the many brave flarerippers..would be an honour.

 

[Paolo]

This thread is embarrassing

 

[coasttoast]

na its not flares that lead to bad publicity its fighting, football players dont mind flare its part of the game,
and a fire wont happen, unless if someones stupid enough, to throw petrol on it or something, so not gonna happen,
and i think flares will boost the fans..  cose thats like the the 1st flare weve lite off at a normal game and our crowds havnt been good

 

[Paolo]

Rofl...u realise our crowds are mainly families with small children?

 

[Sym]

Well said coasttoast

 

[coasttoast]

Rofl...u realise our crowds are mainly families with small children?
[yeh but the little kiddies think its cool]

 

[coasttoast]

Well said coasttoast
[why thankyou]

 

[serious14]

This thread is embarrassing

+ a floppity jillion.

 

[kanewillow]

flare = awesome end of

 

[Jorome Alexander Bennett]

Flares and smoke canisters:

For:
- Look pretty
- Gives an aura of 'football kulcha'
- Anti-authority statement

Add any you think of

Against:
- Banned at stadiums, including ours
- Intense heat, leading to fire risk to property and persons
- Smoke, leading to breathing difficulties for asthmatics and others with breathing problems (declare interest here!)
- banned by FFA, leading to serious $ fine on our club
- security concerned, leading to more security and policing
- aura of 'football kulcha' not understood by general public or media, leading to bad publicity
- differently viewed by a range of fans, leading to internal disputes and lack of fans cohesion

Add any you think of

That is exactly what I'm looking for.

Anyone for flares fill in the flare column, please.  It is not enough to say flare = awesome. Elucidate, elaborate, illuminate.

Otherwise I don't see why one should stand idly by while illegal activities are undertaken. It would be un-Australian. I don't like to see crimes committed in New Holland.

 

[coasttoast]

flares get the marinators going,
i reckon it'll boosst the marinatorrrsss population
makes the game interestin
there like 100 awesomes