Recently, former AFL coach Mick Malthouse has come under fire for his comments about Melbourne Demons ruckman Max Gawn. During a radio interview, Malthouse accused Gawn of “sooking” and letting his team down.
The comments have been widely criticised by the AFL community, with many people calling for Malthouse to apologise. Gawn himself responded to the comments, saying that he was “disappointed” and that he felt Malthouse had “crossed the line”.
Malthouse’s comments have been seen as particularly inappropriate given his position as a former coach. As a coach, it is important to be a role model and to show respect for players, regardless of their performance. By making such negative comments about Gawn, Malthouse has failed to do this.
It is also important to remember that Gawn is a professional athlete who has worked hard to reach the level he is at. To accuse him of “sooking” and letting his team down is unfair and disrespectful.
Malthouse’s comments have been widely condemned by the AFL community, and it is clear that his actions were inappropriate and unacceptable. It is important that coaches show respect for players, and that they remember that professional athletes are people too.
