Im supporting Steve Smith

[Wizardman]

The fact they have not been seen together since the incident is telling. Their relationship is done and so is Warner’s Aussie career.

Don't fold to peer pressure kids!

 

[stryker]

Speak for yourself excuse maker,

Yep just as i said. Not one person in here has made an excuse for them.

 

[Front-Rower]

So what?

Lol what do you mean so what? Just like for the normal Joe blow who gets punted from his $40k per year job and can't pay their bills, buy food etc..there are support services out there who can help these blokes with their mental state and get them back on track.

 

[Front-Rower]

yet heros like you still line up to continue beating them

The only hero here is you feeling sorry for blokes you don't even know.

 

[undertaker]

The thing that really stinks about this is the fact that the ban is the same as Warne got for being a drug cheat. That's enough to tell me it's patently over the top.

Warne's ban was initially 2 years, but got cut to one when CA knew how crucial he was to the side (much to the chagrin of Dick Pound from the IOC). Had he got the 2 year ban, I think he would've pulled the pin on his career.

Also, I don't recall the huge media witchhunt on Warney when that happened in 2003, compared to what Smith went through.
He was even doing paid commentary for Ch9 during the 2003/04 summer whilst he was still on drug suspension, like nothing ever happened.

The suspension ended up being a blessing in disguise for him, as it prolonged his career and allowed his popped shoulder to recover.

 

[Wizardman]

Im more than happy with the action CA has taken. Obvious that some merkins on here are crying about it because of a tearful press conference.

 

[Meapro Ham]

Don't fold to peer pressure kids!

No idea what you’re on about champ

 

[TheParraboy]

Warner apologised via Twitter. Like the massive bag of dicks that he is.

Yup, has said he is gonna talk in a few days time

The media are gonna eat him alive until he does what Bancroft and Smith did

I think he will win a little respect back if he soley blamed himself for getting bancroft to do the deed and behind Smiths back (if thats what actually happened reading the articles). Probably should have done that on that first evening after play

 

[Eelectrica]

There are certainly some soft cocks on here.

I definitely feel for Smith on a human level. The punishment needed to be harsh to usher in some change to a team that has embarassed most Australians for some time now. Shame is a very strong motivator for change.

Smiths crime is that he didn't do anything. He didn't do anything to stop it. For that he should lose captaincy.

He also didn't do the deed or even plan it. For that he deserves some leniency. Up 'till now he's done a lot more good and the only harm done is to bowling averages.

If they don't want to pick him for the test team for a year, fine. CA's call who plays, but at least let him play other competitions until they are ready to allow him back in the test team.

 

[stryker]

Lol what do you mean so what? Just like for the normal Joe blow who gets punted from his $40k per year job and can't pay their bills, buy food etc..there are support services out there who can help these blokes with their mental state and get them back on track.

So that makes it ok for you to anonymously continue laying the slipper in? You are a disgusting piece of garbage pal.

 

[Iafeta]

Man the two interviews from Smith and Bancroft, they were hard. I sincerely hope CA is looking out for their emotional well-being through the sanction.

I don’t at all agree with the way Australia has played its cricket. But I think in my mind the past week has pinned more of what I don’t like on Warner.

Smith and Bancroft come across as very genuine characters. I absolutely see the passion Steven Smith has for the game. If anything he has become more human to me in that I get an understanding of him as a person and his love of cricket. I can see clearly this is the lads life.

I truly hope he bounces back and strong. Even as a kiwi, I can legitimately see a man who loves the baggy green and I believe this has absolutely grounded him and will help him ensure his values of why he loves the game be brought forward in how he plays cricket.

 

[Eelementary]

Im more than happy with the action CA has taken. Obvious that some merkins on here are crying about it because of a tearful press conference.

Do you think a bloke like Smith, captain or not (and with a clean record) deserves the same punishment as noted f**kwit David Warner?

Yes, I saw the press conference, and felt so sorry for Steve Smith - but I can't see how he and Warner deserve equal punishments.

Warner has been a perpetual f**kstick, but Smith has always been respected on the field.

 

[Bazal]

Lol what do you mean so what? Just like for the normal Joe blow who gets punted from his $40k per year job and can't pay their bills, buy food etc..there are support services out there who can help these blokes with their mental state and get them back on track.

I mean that it's completely irrelevant. And I'd wager I speak with greater authority on that than you do.

You don't reckon Robin Williams (for example) had access to the best care and support available? Sometimes it's utterly meaningless

I'd be very concerned with Smiths mental state

 

[Front-Rower]

So that makes it ok for you to anonymously continue laying the slipper in? You are a disgusting piece of garbage pal.

Lol do you think Steve, Cam and Dave thought about the well-being of their team mates? Their coach (who somehow knew nothing about it)? The public of Australia or pay their hard earned to support them? I applaud Steve for coming out and admitting guilt however I have no time for cheats.

 

[undertaker]

The question is: will Bancroft/Smith/Warner contest the duration of the suspensions, and will they win against CA?

 

[stryker]

Warne's ban was initially 2 years, but got cut to one when CA knew how crucial he was to the side (much to the chagrin of Dick Pound from the IOC). Had he got the 2 year ban, I think he would've pulled the pin on his career.

Also, I don't recall the huge media witchhunt on Warney when that happened in 2003, compared to what Smith went through.
He was even doing paid commentary for Ch9 during the 2003/04 summer whilst he was still on drug suspension, like nothing ever happened.

The suspension ended up being a blessing in disguise for him, as it prolonged his career and allowed his popped shoulder to recover.

Social media is the difference. If Warne did that in this day and age, the same keyboard cowards you see in here would destroy him.

 

[Front-Rower]

I mean that it's completely irrelevant. And I'd wager I speak with greater authority on that than you do.

You don't reckon Robin Williams (for example) had access to the best care and support available? Sometimes it's utterly meaningless

I'd be very concerned with Smiths mental state

How can it be irrelevant? There are professional people out there fully trained to help people in these situations.

 

[stryker]

Lol do you think Steve, Cam and Dave thought about the well-being of their team mates? Their coach (who somehow knew nothing about it)? The public of Australia or pay their hard earned to support them? I applaud Steve for coming out and admitting guilt however I have no time for cheats.

Theyve been penalised for that. Obviously not well enough for you though.
Now you are going to start on Lehman as well? Get a life, seriously.

 

[Iafeta]

They lied in the press conference ffs and to the match officials

Suspensions incredibly harsh though

I hear it was Warner’s idea and he wrangled Bancroft into it. Smith from what I’ve heard really didn’t know too much about it, but as captain, appeared to be prepared to take the bullet. In the press conference, I found him to be incredibly naive and if anything overly open about what had happened.

 

[Bazal]

How can it be irrelevant? There are professional people out there fully trained to help people in these situations.

Because it's utterly irrelevant when you feel you can't even get out of bed, when you feel so totally and completely hopeless that even waking up is agonising. Why should you get help if you're worthless? What's the point?

I'll say it again. You reckon Robin Williams just didn't have access to help?