OT: Games of the XXXIII Olympiad - Paris 2024 - 26/7 to 11/8

[Twizzle]

didn't expect this

 

[Gronk]

From ABC tv this AM: So some asisstant swim coach is being sanctioned because he appeared on Korean TV and said that he hoped that their gun swimmer goes really well and then pumped in a "go korea".

The swim boss said that it was un-Australian and said dude is expected to be sacked after the games.

Is there more to this ? Seems OTT reaction.

 

[King-Gutho94]

Germany gave our girl a flogging in the footy, not even Sam Kerr would have stopped it, they were just so dominant

Considering the hype and expectations around the Matildas a 1st round exit would be disappointing.

Not that i was thinking we were going to get gold anyway.

But still be a bit flat for them not to make the quarter's

 

[Delboy]

Considering the hype and expectations around the Matildas a 1st round exit would be disappointing.

Not that i was thinking we were going to get gold anyway.

But still be a bit flat for them not to make the quarter's

To be honest , they’re not that good, and they managed to get a cult like following when they never made the finals when playing at home in a Women’s World Cup. Hope they can get better results in the next couple of game to qualify for knock out stage.

 

[Suitman]

when they never made the finals when playing at home in a Women’s World Cup.

They made the semi final.

 

[Nealo 12]

Considering the hype and expectations around the Matildas a 1st round exit would be disappointing.

Not that i was thinking we were going to get gold anyway.

But still be a bit flat for them not to make the quarter's

They went all woke , nek minute

 

[the phantom menace]

Germany gave our girl a flogging in the footy, not even Sam Kerr would have stopped it, they were just so dominant

They also have the USA in their pool. Maybe they are goooone already.

Germany had it all over us, tactically and on field. Credit where it's due.

I think the Matildas need to rack up a shitload of goals against Zambia, then try and manage a draw against USA and cross their fingers... to maybe scrape through to the next phase, as one of the best placed third in pool spots.

 

[the phantom menace]

They went all woke , nek minute

Yeah, they played much better when they used to be a bunch of homophobic redneck One Nation voters...

 

[the phantom menace]

That rugby sevens is pretty entertaining - I'd forgotten all about it, not following or paying attention to rugby outside of maybe the world cup.

Massive result for Australia to be in the semis, and while undoubtedly talented with a never say die attitude, the Fijian team have shown some flaws in their games to date. Fingers crossed for Saturday midnight.

 

[the phantom menace]

didn't expect this

Yeah. That South African captain guy with the dreads played next level. They'll be hard to beat from here.

 

[Twizzle]

Yeah. That South African captain guy with the dreads played next level. They'll be hard to beat from here.

RSA lost their first game then beat the Kiwis in the QF

Aussies bashed the Yanks 18 zip in the QF

Semis on tomorrow RSA V Frogs and Aussie V Fiji

Pretty open I reckon now that the Kiwis are out of it.

https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/results/rugby-sevens/men/sfnl000100--

 

[King-Gutho94]

What are the Kiwis going to win if they can't win the Rugby.

 

[Twizzle]

this is serious business, lol

Kiwis are such a dominant force in world Football

 

[Chipmunk]

From ABC tv this AM: So some asisstant swim coach is being sanctioned because he appeared on Korean TV and said that he hoped that their gun swimmer goes really well and then pumped in a "go korea".

The swim boss said that it was un-Australian and said dude is expected to be sacked after the games.

Is there more to this ? Seems OTT reaction.

The equivalent of Parra Head of Football saying "Go Tigers"?

If this equivalent occurred, I'd wouldn't expect him to even return to his office.

 

[Gronk]

The equivalent of Parra Head of Football saying "Go Tigers"?

If this equivalent occurred, I'd wouldn't expect him to even return to his office.

I hear ya. I think it was something said to Korean TV that he thought was innocent enough, but backfired obviously.

I thought it appeared to be designed primarily for Korean consumption rather than authentic sentiment. Like when celebrities come to Australia and when interviewed say how <insert city> is the most beautiful and the people so cool. We all know they don't mean it, but they say it to be nice.

Hey, maybe there is more to it as he is angling for a $gig$ there ?