Non Footy Chat Thread II

[MarkInTheStands]

Oh Look a Victorian with a chip on his shoulder.
Who would have thought?
Normally they are such well-balanced people and have a chip on both shoulders.

 

[Avenger]

I'm the first to call out racism, but I didn't see any there. Are there other quotes ?



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There are undertones in my opinion. Ironically the bits that you didn’t bold. Why? Because Serbs are violent? He is making it out he isn’t safe? Violent Serbs? Maybe ?

 

[Gronk]

There are undertones in my opinion. Ironically the bits that you didn’t bold. Why? Because Serbs are violent? He is making it out he isn’t safe? Violent Serbs? Maybe ?

I'm going to have to get out of here ? I think you're reading way too much into this.

If he said the same thing to the Balmy Army in an Ashes Tour everything would have been laughed off.

 

[Avenger]

I'm going to have to get out of here ? I think you're reading way too much into this.

If he said the same thing to the Balmy Army in an Ashes Tour everything would have been laughed off.

Not just me, Novak and nearly every Aussie with Serbian descent. We just must be all thin skinned . Unlike you.

 

[Avenger]

@Gronk


83% say it was uncalled for. All Serbs?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Please, the veiled racism is there for all to see.

You can't be racist against Serbs.

 

[Gronk]

Not just me, Novak and nearly every Aussie with Serbian descent. We just must be all thin skinned . Unlike you.

I have said where i am at. I totally get Serbs. I told you that.

Just don't be complaining about people being "woke" bc they are upset about something that in your world is incidental. I guess there is a lesson in this for all of us. Maybe I should have been more respectful about you guys, even though I am not feeling the same upsets.

 

[Avenger]

I have said where i am at. I totally get Serbs. I told you that.

Just don't be complaining about people being "woke" bc they are upset about something that in your world is incidental. I guess there is a lesson in this for all of us. Maybe I should have been more respectful about you guys, even though I am not feeling the same upsets.

So veiled racism is now the same as me criticising someone for identifying as a cat?

 

[Gronk]

So veiled racism is now the same as me criticising someone for identifying as a cat?

I think you are being argumentative now.

 

[Avenger]

I think you are being argumentative now.

Maybe a little but it’s not the same.

 

[hineyrulz]

Tony Jones is a classless unfunny POS, one of the worst supposed Sports journos in Aus.

 

[King-Gutho94]

I thought I just got old. And as I aged I stopped following as many sports tennis being one of them. I used to know every player in the top 10-20. Now I only know a handful of the older players and a few Aussies.
Maybe Tennis is dyeing off with fans? We need more research

I tend to find growing up as a kid Tennis was a nice leisure sport you would play and you would sort of get into come Australian Open & Wimbledon.

The other two grand slams don't hold the same gravitas for Australian viewers the US & French opens.

Me and my first brother 2 years younger then me got lessons every Wednesday after school from like year 1 to year 6 at the local tennis courts and that was the early 2000s with a bunch of kids around our own age group.

We were no superstars hence why we dropped off once High School hit but looking back it was nice to hit the ball around and it helped you with hand eye coordination.

These days how many kids are actually playing Tennis.

Can parents afford to put there Kids into classes every week just as a leisure sport for example for there children like the luxuries some kids had like me 20 years ago growing up.

If kids ain't playing the sport are they going to get into it.

 

[Soren Lorenson]

Tony Jones is a classless unfunny POS, one of the worst supposed Sports journos in Aus.

Sure he is, a typical Melbourne type. But reporting him to the Human Rights Commission? Give me a break. I thought the Serbs were a tough bunch.

 

[hineyrulz]

Sure he is, a typical Melbourne type. But reporting him to the Human Rights Commission? Give me a break. I thought the Serbs were a tough bunch.

That's way over the top, i just can't cop the bloke and never have.

 

[Incorrect]

Tony Jones is a classless unfunny POS, one of the worst supposed Sports journos in Aus.

The best moment of his TV career was when he went to plant a kiss on Rebecca Judge and she completely brushed him like he had the ick... Lol. Might have been a set up but who cares. Made him look like the dick he is....

 

[Gronk]

He also caused international outrage at the Oz Open when he asked Naomi Osaka after her win in ladies singles if she was going to go shopping now with all that cash. Veiled misogyny I’m guessing.

 

[Gronk]

@parra pete


An Englishman and an Aussie walk into a bakery, their eyes scanning the shelves laden with freshly baked goods. Spotting a tray of warm buns on the counter, the Englishman hatches a plan. In one swift motion, he snatches three buns, slips them into his pockets, and strolls out, his face beaming with pride.

Outside, he nudges the Aussie and says, “Now THAT is skill. Did you see how I took those buns without anyone noticing? That’s what I call the art of stealth.”

The Aussie chuckles and shakes his head. “Stealth? That’s just petty theft. Let me show you how to get those buns with style and wit.”

Intrigued, the Englishman follows the Aussie back into the bakery. With confidence, the Aussie approaches the owner and says, “Good day, sir! Would you like to see a magic trick guaranteed to blow your mind?”

The owner, intrigued and curious, nods. “A magic trick? Alright, show me what you’ve got!”

The Aussie flashes a charming smile. “For this trick, I’ll need three of your finest buns.”

The owner hands over a bun, and the Aussie promptly eats it. He then requests a second bun, devours it, and does the same with a third. Standing there, he wipes his mouth and smiles contentedly.

The bakery owner, now thoroughly unimpressed, scowls. “Magic trick? All I see is you eating my buns! Where’s the magic?”

The Aussie grins, points at the Englishman, and says, “Check his pockets.”