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Title: Who was your Hero?
Post by: sol on November 07, 2014, 07:23:38 PM
I'm just watching the Cricket and they were taking about their heros when they were kids.
My dad was my number one but a close second was Doug Walters. ;D
Who was your hero?

       :cheers:
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: raider on November 07, 2014, 07:34:13 PM
Probably Brocky although my old man worked for WD & HO Wills ( cigarette makers ) and I can remember him bringing home a poster of Alan Grice in his  Craven Torana and I followed him for a while. Grew up playing tennis so any number of Aussies , but also Bjorn Borg and Roscoe Tanner
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: wilson79 on November 07, 2014, 07:48:54 PM
Cricket was Dean Jones
Motor sport was Brocky
And rugby league was Steve Walters

They mentioned what posters you had on your wall too, my wall was covered with girls & cars
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: JCOJ on November 07, 2014, 07:58:20 PM
In cricket it was Jonty Rhodes - my son's middle name is after him.

For years it was Lance Armstrong, and I was always speaking for him and defending him having read all his books, and admired all he had done for the cancer cause etc. I was pretty shattered when it was confirmed - felt absolutely duped by the prick!!
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: speewa158 on November 07, 2014, 08:06:59 PM
My Dad .
 He taught me to be resourceful
                          lean to look & not just see
                          question what l didn't understand
                          be able to & willing to help others
                          understand the beauty around you
                          learn to appreciate the tranquillity of isolation
                           to be me
                                                          Thank Gordy                   :cup:
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: macca on November 07, 2014, 08:07:43 PM
Fred Hollows
John Bertrand and the crew of Australia II
and Billy Thorpe
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: BBwilly on November 07, 2014, 08:17:12 PM
Andrew Ettingshausen
Steve Waugh
Bob Hawk  :cheers:
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: lino6 on November 07, 2014, 08:25:34 PM
Dean Jones and his Victorian spirit!

Later on it was Gilly. Probably not a hero but someone I admired was Jason Gillespie with his attitude towards the way he played.

But Deano was probably the best. Saw him make a one day hundred against Australia in a world ix game at the MCG years ago, bringing up the ton with a 6. Awesome player in his day.
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: dales133 on November 07, 2014, 08:31:22 PM
Richard Hadley , Lance cairns.
 
Jeff Taylor.
I used to go to every one day at eden park in Auckland.
Most inspirational  foreign payers were joel Ghana,
Due to the obvious australian embarrassment to the sport at the time by those dickhead Chappel brothers it did raise some tensions be tween au vs nz.
Having said that rod marsh gained more respect for what a class act is by removing himself from the game  instead of disrespecting  himself like the rest.
He's a hero in my book for kids from anywhere
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Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: dales133 on November 07, 2014, 08:38:18 PM
Ed Hillary ( who I met and he signed the 10 dollar note he's on. Neil fin..met a few celebrities but is old men that have the wisdom young men fail to reconise that taught me the most about more unsung heros
Title: Who was your Hero?
Post by: scarpsD40 on November 07, 2014, 08:53:39 PM
Donald Mackay

Ok & Ranger Stacey......
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: RallyDog on November 07, 2014, 09:08:01 PM
Me Dad he tough me to respect me elders,use manners and be seen not heard.
2nd motor sport Brocky.
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: berlitza on November 07, 2014, 09:29:51 PM
another one for Brocky
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: evolution on November 07, 2014, 10:09:54 PM
In my teens it was Possum, god rest him,

so can I change the title to who IS?
If so, its my one and a half year old Daughter  :angel: and my three year old son  >:D
For many reasons, but if it wasn't for my son I wouldn't be here. My daughter for her spirit.
Its amazing how when you sit back and take in past present and future where perspective can be placed.

Cheers
Evo
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: discoteddy on November 07, 2014, 10:30:57 PM
If we are talking sport it's Steve Waugh all the way :cup:


Cheers,

Disco teddy.
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: sol on November 08, 2014, 05:35:00 AM
Some good replies here guys   :cup: 
Doesn't have to be sport.

     :cheers:
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on November 08, 2014, 05:40:01 AM
Quote: "Doesn't have to be sport."

Cool,
Well, mine is "Madam Fatal and her Magic Whip".  >:D

 
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: sol on November 08, 2014, 05:42:14 AM
Quote: "Doesn't have to be sport."

Cool,
Well, mine is "Madam Fatal and her Magic Whip".  >:D

     ;D ;D

        :cheers:
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: ronmac on November 08, 2014, 05:57:39 AM
Linda Lovelace :cup: Ron.
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: fishfinder on November 08, 2014, 06:58:48 AM
Miss Jane
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: Mik01 on November 08, 2014, 07:24:11 AM
WALLY Lewis. Played hard, but a humble bloke off the field. A true legend.
Adam Gilchrist. Same as above.

Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: Green rv on November 08, 2014, 07:37:06 AM
Tony Abbott. ha ha ha ha ha haha ahahaha ha ha

i just did the maths, thats the funniest thing if said all year
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: Steffo1 on November 08, 2014, 08:11:07 AM
Arthur Guinness! :cheers:
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: Garfish on November 08, 2014, 08:30:37 AM
From sports   Mal meninga.


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Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: bentnose on November 08, 2014, 09:08:42 AM
fat cat and percy pengiun
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: Muckinhell on November 08, 2014, 09:52:21 AM
Les Hiddens and then Mcgyver was cool to being a boyscout at the time.
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: krisandkev on November 08, 2014, 09:59:09 AM
These were two of his favourite dingoes.   
(http://images1.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp93232%3Euqcshlukaxroqdfv4466%3Dot%3E5%3B%3A%3B%3D689%3D33%3B%3DXROQDF%3E2799%3A9657424%3Aot1lsi)

Yep, Malcolm Douglas.
(http://images1.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp93232%3Euqcshlukaxroqdfv6584%3Dot%3E5%3B%3A%3B%3D689%3D33%3B%3DXROQDF%3E2799%3A9657624%3Aot1lsi)

 I know some say he had some faults, but don’t we all.    ;D   Kevin
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: nickandbron on November 08, 2014, 10:15:43 AM
Any of the fast West Indian bowlers. Michael Holding, Andy Roberts, Big Bird, Curtly etc. Always wanted to bowl like them. The fact that I wasn't black & 6'6" didn't stop me!


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Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: Bird on November 08, 2014, 10:31:22 AM
Steve Gall... Mr Mx for years...
Got to know him through the bike club St George, and what a real normal humble guy he is. He raced world wide, but you'd never know it, very humble.

I also got many go fast bits off him over the years that nobody else in AU had access to :D
My TT600 became a 720 with twin carbs, different head with valves that looked like they were off a Caterpillar truck, barrel, exhaust, ...  :cup: :cup:

Cricket
Same as NickandBron - the West Indies and Aussie cricket teams of the 70's... Nothing has come close since in Cricket, but now cricket is just a corrupt farce like wogball.

AFL
Bruce Doull - the flying Doormat.. cause some chick came out and flashed her cans at him live on tele!

NRL
Too many to list.
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: Steffo1 on November 08, 2014, 11:42:56 AM
On a wall here!
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: swanny on November 08, 2014, 11:44:32 AM
My Dad, he instilled great values into us kids, he was hard working, honest, respectful, and a true gentlemen....RIP dad...your my hero..... :cup: :cup:
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: achjimmy on November 08, 2014, 07:34:10 PM
These were two of his favourite dingoes.   
(http://images1.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp93232%3Euqcshlukaxroqdfv4466%3Dot%3E5%3B%3A%3B%3D689%3D33%3B%3DXROQDF%3E2799%3A9657424%3Aot1lsi)

Yep, Malcolm Douglas.
(http://images1.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp93232%3Euqcshlukaxroqdfv6584%3Dot%3E5%3B%3A%3B%3D689%3D33%3B%3DXROQDF%3E2799%3A9657624%3Aot1lsi)

 I know some say he had some faults, but don’t we all.    ;D   Kevin


Certainly was a legend, amazing man.
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: Mace on November 08, 2014, 07:57:41 PM
The man in the yellow car, stormin Norman.

Having seen both these cars in action in the 60s and early 70s today's, nothing compares today.

Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: achjimmy on November 08, 2014, 08:04:28 PM
The man in the yellow car, stormin Norman.

Having seen both these cars in action in the 60s and early 70s today's, nothing compares today.

Geez that's a great shot. Moff was pretty amazin too. Consummate professional and never forgot a sponser.
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: sol on November 08, 2014, 08:05:59 PM
The man in the yellow car, stormin Norman.

Having seen both these cars in action in the 60s and early 70s today's, nothing compares today.

   Classic. :cup:

       :cheers:
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: Brucer on November 08, 2014, 08:08:47 PM
A few different ones..

Bruce Lee
Carl Sagan
Ron Jeremy  (still going)
Big Mal
Dick Smith
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: dazzler on November 08, 2014, 08:10:25 PM
John McEnroe
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: dales133 on November 08, 2014, 08:16:00 PM
Can't beat the old school bathurst 5000, Wellington st races with the mustangs, bmw, cos worth sierras and god Zillah Nissan gos.
Proper cars and real races not this pretentious crap now days by manufacturers that realy care so little about it that Mercedes and Nissan got invited to play so that when the 2 "true blue" companies split there's still someone driving round the track
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: dales133 on November 08, 2014, 08:16:47 PM
Certainly was a legend, amazing man.
Are you blind!
John McEnroe
Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: Homer_Jay on November 08, 2014, 09:51:21 PM
Motorsport - Brocky
Footy - Wally Lewis
Cricket - Dean Jones and Tubby Taylor





Title: Re: Who was your Hero?
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on November 09, 2014, 05:12:00 AM
A few different ones..

Bruce Lee
Carl Sagan
Ron Jeremy  (still going)
Big Mal
Dick Smith

Ha Ha Ha, Ron Jeremy, the hedgehog with a big wanger.