jock
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Post by jock on Jul 6, 2019 8:33:14 GMT 10
I see those two idiots..Tomic & Kyrgios have continued to disgrace themselves in front of the whole world. I'm absolutely ashamed to see "Australia" after their names at Wimbledon. Cant understand why Tennis Australia doesn't strike them off their acredited membership...
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Post by jdog on Jul 6, 2019 9:34:30 GMT 10
I agree 100% Jock. Sadly I find myself looking at tennis threads with their names mentioned to see what stupid thing they have done next.
But......as a polar opposite, isn't it great to have someone who is personable, humble and natural in Ash Barty who Australia can be proud of.
She is everything that those other 2 aren't.
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Post by Frank and Brenda on Jul 6, 2019 10:17:21 GMT 10
I don't think they should be struck off gague they are good players
They have a duty personality and are spoiled brats
Fine then BIG money (big ad in rebuilding the amount they are playing for) every time they stuff up
That'll bring 'em into line
Fully agree about Ash Barty what a beautiful person to have representing Australia!
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Post by nsgnomad on Jul 6, 2019 17:39:32 GMT 10
I don't watch tennis, or any sport if I can help it. The only thing I see is what is covered in the news, and the antics of those 2 mentioned are disgraceful. You are right, though, Ash Barty is a breath of fresh air. Her humbleness and attitude is great to see.
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Post by ancientmariner on Jul 7, 2019 11:10:53 GMT 10
We refuse to even watch the two twits, they even make McEnroe look good
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Post by archer63 on Jul 7, 2019 14:13:16 GMT 10
We refuse to even watch the two twits, they even make McEnroe look good Graham Agree...I even skip over them in the paper...just don’t want to know what those pair of scumbags are up to. |
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Post by nsgnomad on Jul 7, 2019 14:37:51 GMT 10
We refuse to even watch the two twits, they even make McEnroe look good Graham Agree...I even skip over them in the paper...just don’t want to know what those pair of scumbags are up to. They give Australian tennis players a bad name. |
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Post by Lance on Jul 7, 2019 22:08:33 GMT 10
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Post by Frank and Brenda on Jul 7, 2019 22:32:27 GMT 10
Only because they took his "show up money" off him, the whole 80 grand I believe
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Post by nsgnomad on Jul 9, 2019 9:15:16 GMT 10
Contrasting this pair, when Ash lost at Wimbledon last night, she said "Tough one to swallow, but I lost to a better player.” How gracious is that.
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Post by Muzz On Line on Jul 9, 2019 9:45:32 GMT 10
Absolutely, what a wonderful person she is.
She makes us all proud!
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Post by dieseltojo on Jul 9, 2019 13:32:27 GMT 10
I can't believe some journos are saying that those two arrogant fools are good for the game, and that they put bums on seats.
I would have thought most tennis fans would have had enough of them. Not a tennis fan myself though.
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Post by Lance on Jul 9, 2019 13:52:09 GMT 10
If you have a look at tennis crowds today you'll see that it's attracting a much younger base. Lots more hoon groups turning up to carry on between points.
Sports crowds have change in many sports over the last 20-30yrs and I'm wondering whether it's the 'fans' pushing the players or Vice/versa.
Either way I don't see it as good for sport, but yeah, it probably does put bums on seats.
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jock
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Post by jock on Jul 9, 2019 17:11:12 GMT 10
I reckon it's gone too far...Look at Tomic...his match fee (forfeited) was some $80,000..!!!! -For a first rounder  ? ...This is obscene...
Watched an interview with "Rocket" Rod Laver last night....As a Wimbledon and dual grand slam winner He got a cup, congrats. and a $10. purchase voucher !!!!
I ask you..What the !!!!
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Post by GerryP on Jul 9, 2019 18:10:59 GMT 10
Unfortunately all sports, bar some amatuer stuff, is all about the money. Not only for the players, but also for the promoters, the venues, the officials... and the list goes on. If the players get exposure, good or bad and it attracts bums on seats or tv viewers, it means they make money and that's what does the talking.  |
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? ...This is obscene... 