“Not good enough”: Crows admit “inappropriate” Quaynor treatment

The Adelaide Crows admit the treatment Isaac Quaynor copped from some fans is simply “inappropriate”.

Crows fans booed and jeered the 150-gamer during the Magpies’ stirring 34-point (108-74) win at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night to kick off Round 20.

It came after Quaynor was the victim of a homophobic slur from Crows star Izak Rankine in last year’s Qualifying Final at the same venue.

This was the first time Rankine had played the Pies since last year’s incident having missed the Round 1 MCG meeting due to the subsequent suspension.

Crows CEO Tim Silvers said in a statement that the treatment Quaynor received did lack respect.

“Our Club loves the passion and emotion our members and supporters bring to Adelaide Oval and the atmosphere they help create," read the Silvers statement.

“We also strongly believe there is a line between passionate support and behaviour that falls short of our values and those of the game.

“We want our people to be vocal, engaged and passionate, but to do so respectfully.

“The overwhelming majority of our members and supporters represent the Club exceptionally well.

“However, the behaviour of some crossed the line last night. Put simply, it was inappropriate and not good enough.

“Respect for all players, coaches, officials and fellow supporters is paramount, and it is a standard we must all uphold.”

Magpies coach Craig McRae sent a message to those who booed Quaynor during his post-match press conference.

McRae was perplexed as to why it was Quaynor who copped the rough treatment when he was merely an innocent bystander.

“I’ve got my little daughter in the room and she's 10, she comes to the footy tonight, little Charlie, and I teach her that we don't boo. That's all I can control,” he said.

“People pay their money and can do what they like when they come to the game, but I teach my children that we don't boo. We show respect to all people.

“It's a fascinating narrative as to why they would boo him. From my understanding he was the victim of a homophobic slur, and he's getting booed for that? It's a fascinating world we live in.

“I’ll just keep on educating the things we can control and in my house, no booing, lots of respect.”

McRae revealed he spoke directly to Rankine after the game just to show him some respect for growing after his mistake late last year.

“I actually grabbed Izak Rankine after the game and said 'we've got great respect for you, young man'. People are allowed to make mistakes, they are, we're all human," McRae added.

“I've got great respect for him, he's a sensational player. I don't know him as a person but the way he stood up and overcome what was, and took it on the shoulders - there's something to be said about that.

“That's life, isn't it? Make a mistake, fix it, or get on with it and improve yourself.

“We were rapt with our Isaac's game tonight, 150 games. Geez, he must have had the ball a lot early because he got booed a lot.

“His intercept marking was outstanding. We'll get our arms around him and show how much we love him.”

Quaynor had 20 disposals and nine intercept possessions in the triumph.

For the record, Rankine was good for the Crows with 25 touches, 14 contested possessions and six clearances.

McRae admitted the way in which his side beat the Crows on their home turf was beyond his expectations.

The Pies, who are currently just two points outside the top four, next meet Geelong at the MCG next Thursday night.