Gary Gutful
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K*nty Edwards is a grub and needs to go.
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You shouldn't really use the term 'baby', its disrespectful.
Domestic violence is distinct from other forms of violence because it is about using the existance of the relationship to gain control over another person . Each act of violence is designed to add to the power that the perpetrator hold over their partner (or ex) . This is where the gendered idea comes into it .In general men hold more power in our society .(..they earn more ,tend to be believed more, are more visible etc) so society will then more likely to endorse that power when a man seeks to gain it over his female partner (like playing down control indicators as 'one off foolishness" or shes just a vindictive bitch ") .Women are far less likely to be in a position to exploit the power they hold over a partner(unlikely to earn more ..have a higher standing in the community ..be able to convince a magistrate etc).
Parramatta Eels forward Tepai Moeroa has clear vision for his future
Tepai Moeroa has had a remarkably successful NRL career for a bloke who has struggled to see the Steeden.
Moeroa has recently been diagnosed with keratoconus, an eye disorder that results in a progressive thinning of the cornea. The condition, which affects about one in every 2000 people, can cause a raft of vision problems, including blurriness, double vision, light sensitivity, eye strain and headaches. In severe cases, a scarring of the retina can even occur.
The Parramatta forward made 50 NRL appearances oblivious to the fact he suffered from the condition and was only diagnosed during the off-season. While he always knew he was short-sighted, the 21-year-old has only now done something to rectify the problem.
Moeroa, who was sporting a flash new set of frames during the club's media day on Thursday, began wearing contact lenses for the first time during the pre-season. Having struggled with depth perception and short-sightedness for so long, Moeroa believes his game can go to a new level after addressing the issues.
"Growing up, I got used to blurry vision," he said. "You don't really know until you get contacts and you see how bad it is.
"Everything just looks different, it's much clearer. Definitely, having better vision will help my attack and defence.
"I've always known I was short-sighted, but I didn't realise what kind of condition I had. We did a few tests and found out what it was."
Moeroa is one of the most promising young forwards in the game. Off contract at the end of the season, there are at least half a dozen clubs jockeying for his signature. However, the Newington College product's preference is to stay with the Eels and he won't consider other offers until negotiations with the club are resolved. Both parties are hopeful of a resolution soon.
"I'd like to stay," Moeroa said. "We're in talks with Parra and hopefully we can close it out soon. It looks like it's going in the right direction. We'll see where we end up."
Moeroa is one of the more versatile forwards in the game. This year he will start games in the back row and then move from the edge into the middle when the Eels' props come off for a break.
"You get the fun of running at a half and then doing the nitty-gritty," Moeroa said with a grin.
Having put a promising track-and-field career on hold – he was a chance of qualifying for the Commonwealth Games in shot put had his football commitments not intervened – Moeroa is hopeful of making his State of Origin debut this season.
"Consistency is a big thing – I wasn't that consistent until the end of last year," Moeroa said.
"Hopefully, I can have some consistency from the start and make some rep honours somewhere along the way.
"Origin is one of the biggest stages for rugby league, so that is the main goal."
While the Cook Islands-born forward is only 21, he has heeded the call from coach Brad Arthur to be a leader of the pack.
"We're all here to help each other," Moeroa said. "If me raising my voice helps the other boys, then it has to be done."
The Eels open their premiership campaign with an away trip to Brookvale on Sunday.
"We played them at Brookvale last year and they came out and bashed us hard from the start," Moeroa said.
"We're expecting a physical game and hopefully we can take it to them."
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...ar-vision-for-his-future-20170302-guprij.html
I am hearing his manager is after a big payday but it is not yet at the point where we say no.
Well too be fair they do have short careers that can be cut even shorter by injury
Denan Kemp is a shit interviewer.
ive tried to watch a couple of his interviews and have turned them off without getting all the way through.
Agreed. These dumb bogans are interesting because of what they do on the field. Off it they're uninspiring, and we should be f**king ashamed of ourselves if we care about their personal lives.
