Post by: scrapsD40 on July 17, 2016, 08:54:16 PM
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Post by: Bird on July 17, 2016, 08:56:51 PM
hope it falls in a screaming heap.
Post by: GeoffA on July 17, 2016, 08:59:03 PM
couldn't give a rats arse.
Same. They're a yawn now. Too many "sports" that have no place being there.
Post by: Bird on July 17, 2016, 09:03:30 PM
Quote from: GeoffA
Same. They're a yawn now. Too many "sports" that have no place being there.
They ****ed it by making only professional money people and no longer for amateurs... aren't there enough world championships and stuff for pros??
Then fill it with stupid sports, like golf and that Shit where you see half a dozen feet hanging out of the water spinning round.. ****in riveting "sports"
Post by: scrapsD40 on July 17, 2016, 09:05:54 PM
They ****ed it by making only professional money people and no longer for amateurs... aren't there enough world championships and stuff for pros??So,you like the synchronised swimming too
Then fill it with stupid sports, like golf and that Shit where you see half a dozen feet hanging out of the water spinning round.. ****in riveting "sports"
Post by: Bird on July 17, 2016, 09:11:02 PM
Quote from: scrapsD40
So,you like the synchronised swimming toooh yea... riveting
Post by: tracker on July 17, 2016, 09:20:59 PM
Post by: scrapsD40 on July 17, 2016, 09:23:07 PM
I for one... won't be watching much.....Mud crab races maybe?
Post by: tracker on July 17, 2016, 09:25:05 PM
Mud crab races maybe?
Why....... Hell yes.....!!!!!
Post by: LC on July 18, 2016, 09:58:51 AM
Was watching an interview with Jessica Fox on channel 7 on the weekend. Fantastic to see a young person who is not only dedicated to her sport but is down to earth, able to conduct herself well, and give sensible articulate answers during an interview.
Beats playing that pokemon garbage hands down any day!
Post by: WilSurf on July 18, 2016, 10:46:05 AM
That's because 3 of the coaches of my daughter are in the team.
They will not win anything, but it will be great to watch.
And they are amateurs, they are not earning anything.
Post by: Wukkers on July 18, 2016, 11:32:55 AM
Post by: Bird on July 18, 2016, 11:38:01 AM
Too many of the Olympic organisers happy to have their nest feathered and vote to include Shit sports. If they get the Olympics back to including only the "pure" sports it may then be worth watching again. How many Greeks in the 8th century teed up for a round of golf? And how many practiced holding their breath for five minutes so the soles of their feet could get a suntan?:cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup:
Post by: VKPrado on July 18, 2016, 01:03:02 PM
We will be watching the sports we want to see. Bring it on I reckon.
Post by: Swannie on July 18, 2016, 01:08:34 PM
Post by: Robbo on July 18, 2016, 01:37:44 PM
I like the female beach volley ball
x2 :cup: :cup: :cup:
Post by: noel_w on July 18, 2016, 03:02:47 PM
Post by: denidoug on July 18, 2016, 09:55:20 PM
Post by: BrettMG on July 18, 2016, 10:52:04 PM
To bolster more interest I think it should go back to the original Olympic way, i.e. all contestants with nil clothing. Definitely would be watching all the female sports. :cup: :cup:
Yeah, except that originally only freeborn Greek men competed - and watched!
Too many of the Olympic organisers happy to have their nest feathered and vote to include Shit sports. If they get the Olympics back to including only the "pure" sports it may then be worth watching again. How many Greeks in the 8th century teed up for a round of golf? And how many practiced holding their breath for five minutes so the soles of their feet could get a suntan?
Bring back the chariots I say!!
Post by: scrapsD40 on July 27, 2016, 05:51:34 PM
Outwit the mozzies
Outplay the drug cheats
Outlast the accomodation
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Post by: speewa158 on July 27, 2016, 09:27:03 PM
My Chemist is smatter than yours .........................................................
Post by: campingaroundoz on July 27, 2016, 10:14:35 PM
Post by: rossm on July 27, 2016, 11:17:10 PM
Not sorry in either case.
what has really turned me off over recent years is the TV coverage. The Games seem to be a vehicle for the broadcaster to promote itself and its commentary "stars". If I was home I'd been watching with the sound off.
Post by: justice on July 28, 2016, 08:27:32 AM
Post by: Bird on July 28, 2016, 09:10:44 AM
Quote from: justice
Australia have wasted their valuable time and moneyFixed...
what's worse is they are going to blow another 100 million paying backhanders and corrupt ****ers bidding for Brisbane for the 28 I think I was
Post by: jeffr on July 28, 2016, 09:18:49 AM
The Olympics really gets my goat, its a privileged, corrupt organization that runs a two week circus once every four years (two if you count the Winter Olympics - now there is a forum to re-introduce nudey runs!), and it's the only thing where even I recognize I come across as a crotchedly old-school socialist as opposed to being a hard-core libertarian LOL. Spend the money instead on kids T-Ball or whatever it takes to reduce the modern child's unhealthy attachment to "screen time".
Post by: BaseCamp on July 28, 2016, 05:45:37 PM
Countless thousands of hours or training; and 5am starts etc; over many years; sometimes micro seconds the difference in results; to have your medal robbed by a drug cheat.....
Did anyone watch that exposition about the matter on 4 Corners the other week.....??
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Post by: Bird on July 28, 2016, 07:17:03 PM
Quote from: BaseCamp
I feel sorry for any honest Aussie Olympians - that have their fate for Gold up against Russian and other Government sponsored drug cheats....
Countless thousands of hours or training; and 5am starts etc; over many years; sometimes micro seconds the difference in results; to have your medal robbed by a drug cheat.....
What is it like its a news flash? Nobody knew the whole thing is a farce full of drug cheats and has been for years, like the tour-de-farce??
Didn't some bloke get his gold medal few weeks ago from the "games" from years ago cause some dude was disqualified for drugs... ???
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Did anyone watch that exposition about the matter on 4 Corners the other week.....??Nope, but the footy is on tomorrow night.
Post by: Rumpig on July 28, 2016, 07:26:51 PM
Post by: deepop on July 28, 2016, 07:28:48 PM
Take all the politics out of it! Forget the rubbish that surrounds selections. The host countries generally win out in the end with the influx of money during the games, and the tourism that results. And the new facilities they have for years afterwards.
Our young kids train and work for years (generally without pay) to be the best in their sport, and then compete against the best in the world (if they're not too scared to come or already been caught cheating).
Kids learning their sport have heroes they want to be like and a worthy goal to aim towards.
Once the sports start it'll be great!
Post by: rossm on July 28, 2016, 07:48:48 PM
I'll be watching as much of it as possible.
Take all the politics out of it! Forget the rubbish that surrounds selections. The host countries generally win out in the end with the influx of money during the games, and the tourism that results. And the new facilities they have for years afterwards.
Our young kids train and work for years (generally without pay) to be the best in their sport, and then compete against the best in the world (if they're not too scared to come or already been caught cheating).
Kids learning their sport have heroes they want to be like and a worthy goal to aim towards.
Once the sports start it'll be great!
Sorry, But you can't take the politics out if it. That is what it is all about
The host country Is rarely better off at the end of it
BRazil is broke and the poor people of Rio will most likely be worse off
Read this
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jul/28/denationalise-olympics-cheating-ioc-greed (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jul/28/denationalise-olympics-cheating-ioc-greed)
Post by: Bird on July 28, 2016, 08:03:30 PM
Quote from: rossm
The host country Is rarely better off at the end of it
BRazil is broke and the poor people of Rio will most likely be worse off
that's if 1/2 of the places ever get built or completed!
Post by: GGV8Cruza on July 28, 2016, 08:09:56 PM
Nope, but the footy is on tomorrow night.
Just another drug ridden sport >:D
GG
Post by: Bird on July 28, 2016, 08:13:00 PM
Quote from: GGV8Cruza
Just another drug ridden sport >:DYep...
My thoughts on the "GAMES" - if they don't make the "GAMES" go back to being amateur only (I can see professionals play world championships all the time), then just open it to druggos.. stop pretending it doesn't exist.
Also some of the ****in sports these days.. Golf? WTF?
Post by: deepop on July 28, 2016, 09:59:46 PM
My mistake - carry on.
Post by: Bird on July 28, 2016, 10:07:55 PM
Seems I misread the title and jumped on the Olympics bashing thread.apology accepted... ;D ;D ;D ;D
Post by: speewa158 on July 29, 2016, 06:56:14 AM
Post by: Bird on July 29, 2016, 09:59:24 AM
:cup: :cup: Go the "GAMES" :cup: :cup:
Post by: shanegtr on July 29, 2016, 11:31:12 AM
Post by: Rumpig on July 30, 2016, 08:08:07 AM
Post by: Bird on July 30, 2016, 11:15:19 AM
Atleast when these Olympics start, when can stop hearing from this Kitty chick on the media all the time...I'm so sick of hearing her name. Can't recall who any of our previous Chef de missions were, but this one is in the news daily.x eleventy... I couldn't tell you 1 aussie athletes name, but you hear hers ****ing hourly.
Post by: scrapsD40 on July 30, 2016, 11:19:33 AM
https://www.facebook.com/abcnews.au/posts/10155334363504988(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160730/14499b8a13a399d54ad834a7e1a5876c.png)
Post by: Bird on July 30, 2016, 11:23:10 AM
lets hope thus is true!!
Post by: Annieandandy on July 31, 2016, 09:20:25 AM
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/the-fitz-files/russia-and-the-rio-debacle-may-be-start-of-the-end-of-the-olympic-games-20160728-gqgaee.html (http://www.theage.com.au/sport/the-fitz-files/russia-and-the-rio-debacle-may-be-start-of-the-end-of-the-olympic-games-20160728-gqgaee.html)
lets hope thus is true!!
Ha ha. The Olympics will be around a lot longer than the twat who wrote that article.
Post by: scrapsD40 on August 07, 2016, 11:43:21 AM
Post by: tedota on August 07, 2016, 01:34:29 PM
Post by: Hairs on August 07, 2016, 01:45:15 PM
(http://www.hairfysh.com/images/Icons/Smileys/facepalm.gif)
https://youtu.be/VqJp8KAmXUI (https://youtu.be/VqJp8KAmXUI)
Post by: Foo on August 07, 2016, 01:49:40 PM
Foo
Post by: MDS69 on August 07, 2016, 04:00:08 PM
Post by: J.R on August 07, 2016, 05:38:37 PM
Not a bad gap filler, especially the chick in red (fk knows what team) with her undies tucked up nice and high.....
Dunno what the scores were, it was Aussie v another team in red togs.
Post by: Foo on August 07, 2016, 05:53:25 PM
Just watched a bit of the girl on girl beach volley ball......
Not a bad gap filler, especially the chick in red (fk know what team) with her undies tucked up nice and high.....
Dunno what the scores were, it was Aussie v another team in red togs.
Fixed it for ya. ;D She needed more meat on her arse, a bit to flat. ;)
Foo
Post by: shanegtr on August 07, 2016, 06:53:07 PM
French Gymnast Samir Ait Said HORRIFIC LEG BREAK!! Olympic Games Rio 2016
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https://youtu.be/VqJp8KAmXUI (https://youtu.be/VqJp8KAmXUI)
One of my friends on farcebook has linked the video, and it keeps going to the top of my news feed. Im really not that keen to see a vid of some dude snapping his leg (bloody auto playing videos) so I have to scroll quickly past it everytime ;D
Post by: MDS69 on August 07, 2016, 07:35:17 PM
Post by: BaseCamp on August 07, 2016, 08:23:48 PM
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Post by: Bird on August 07, 2016, 08:28:05 PM
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/olympics/rio-2016/olympics-australia/australians-robbed-at-knifepoint-near-ipanema-beach-in-troubled-start-to-olympics-20160807-gqmtqd.html (http://www.theage.com.au/sport/olympics/rio-2016/olympics-australia/australians-robbed-at-knifepoint-near-ipanema-beach-in-troubled-start-to-olympics-20160807-gqmtqd.html)
Post by: scrapsD40 on August 07, 2016, 08:54:32 PM
What Rio is all about
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/olympics/rio-2016/olympics-australia/australians-robbed-at-knifepoint-near-ipanema-beach-in-troubled-start-to-olympics-20160807-gqmtqd.html (http://www.theage.com.au/sport/olympics/rio-2016/olympics-australia/australians-robbed-at-knifepoint-near-ipanema-beach-in-troubled-start-to-olympics-20160807-gqmtqd.html)
Just like walking the streets of Frankston but without the international travel
Post by: Bird on August 07, 2016, 09:02:26 PM
Just like walking the streets of Frankston but without the international travelexactly.. you[d be pissed if you paid that much to get robbed and threatened
Post by: scrapsD40 on August 07, 2016, 09:12:35 PM
Post by: Bird on August 07, 2016, 09:15:50 PM
Post by: scrapsD40 on August 07, 2016, 09:19:32 PM
Life of Brian about to startHe's not the Messiah. He's a very naughty boy.......
Post by: #jonesy on August 08, 2016, 09:22:30 AM
Post by: Bird on August 08, 2016, 09:48:13 AM
He's not the Messiah. He's a very naughty boy.......Lampoons Vacation is on :D
Post by: JeanetteT on August 08, 2016, 09:51:36 AM
Post by: barrel01 on August 08, 2016, 09:59:15 AM
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Post by: Bird on August 08, 2016, 10:00:04 AM
Post by: evolution on August 08, 2016, 10:13:10 AM
This is the weirdest thing I've ever seen at the Olympic games.
I always thought it was people representing countries not political position. Does that mean there will be a "team trump" at the next games?
Cheers
Nick
Post by: Fizzie on August 08, 2016, 11:10:03 AM
Apparently one of the "refugees" travels the world competing in the high-level marathons ???
Funny, but to me "refugee" has always suggested homeless, oppressed, living on charity etc etc >:(
Post by: Bird on August 08, 2016, 11:24:38 AM
Quote from: evolution
Does that mean there will be a "team trump" at the next games?
Why not.. the "games" lost their way long ago.. its just another bunch of world titles in 1 place these days.
Post by: Swannie on August 08, 2016, 01:33:11 PM
Swannie
Post by: paulo on August 08, 2016, 01:43:18 PM
Well done on our gold in the female trap shooting.X2 Catherine Skinner has been knocking on the door for a while. Well done to Laetisha Scanlan also. Shot the top score in qualifying but didn't progress to the medal rounds.
Swannie
Post by: DrewXT on August 08, 2016, 11:21:13 PM
Sounds all a bit odd to me...
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Post by: scrapsD40 on August 11, 2016, 09:24:50 PM
Post by: BaseCamp on August 12, 2016, 07:58:11 AM
"A black American, abandoned by her father as a kid; her mum a junkie; raised by the grandparents; everyone in the auditorium crying" - her finish was so amazing. ..
Can someone please post the clip up?.... I'm sick in bed atm... but the eye candy may prove therapeutic. ... LOL... no, just kidding. ......
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Post by: Foo on August 12, 2016, 07:16:51 PM
"It doesn't matter that we didn't get a medal, we are at the Olympics, how good is that and we did our best on the day" Well done to these well grounded girls. :cup:
Foo
Post by: Bird on August 12, 2016, 07:19:49 PM
Post by: Robbo on August 15, 2016, 03:11:57 PM
Here are just two examples of the carry on between different races. Disgusting.
Post by: Rumpig on August 16, 2016, 11:34:01 AM
Post by: Bird on August 17, 2016, 09:44:48 AM
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/olympics/rio-2016/irish-boxer-in-rio-launches-expletiveladen-tirade-at-corrupt-officials-20160816-gqu536.html (http://www.theage.com.au/sport/olympics/rio-2016/irish-boxer-in-rio-launches-expletiveladen-tirade-at-corrupt-officials-20160816-gqu536.html)
Post by: Julian Kaye on August 17, 2016, 11:22:49 AM
You've really got to wonder at the number a rent seekers in Australia's sporting ranks. Two examples just from last night. Firstly a 48 year old Bulgarian born kayaker who first competed at the Seoul Olympics in 1988. He ran last, by a long way. But he got a free trip to Rio. Secondly a hurdler who is more famous for jiggling her jugs before a race than running fast, she ran second last, by a long way.
Now I don't mind these people pursuing their dream, I just resent funding it.
Post by: Bird on August 17, 2016, 11:32:15 AM
Quote from: Julian Kaye
Now I don't mind these people pursuing their dream, I just resent funding it.
I'm just as pissed off with the fact there's 10x more hangers on than "competitors"... all on the free ride.
Post by: Rumpig on August 17, 2016, 12:01:47 PM
Secondly a hurdler who is more famous for jiggling her jugs before a race than running fast, she ran second last, by a long way.apparently she has a nice deal with Coke now thanks to her jiggling routine...has she ever won or even placed in a big race yet though?.
Now I don't mind these people pursuing their dream, I just resent funding it.
Post by: Bird on August 17, 2016, 12:14:58 PM
Quote from: Rumpig
has she ever won or even placed in a big race yet though?.that doesn't matter.. she isn't afraid to shake her cans with us.
Post by: UIZ733 on August 17, 2016, 04:37:21 PM
Post by: Hewy54 on August 17, 2016, 05:32:13 PM
You've really got to wonder at the number a rent seekers in Australia's sporting ranks. Two examples just from last night. Firstly a 48 year old Bulgarian born kayaker who first competed at the Seoul Olympics in 1988. He ran last, by a long way. But he got a free trip to Rio. Secondly a hurdler who is more famous for jiggling her jugs before a race than running fast, she ran second last, by a long way.The hurdler reached the semifinals of the olympic games. This places her in the top 24 or so in the world.
Now I don't mind these people pursuing their dream, I just resent funding it.
Goes this mean that in your opinion, Usain Bolt was odds on to win the 100, so we should not send any competitors as they will not win?
All credit to any competitor who has worked towards these games and is performing at the top level to the best of their ability.
Post by: Julian Kaye on August 17, 2016, 05:52:24 PM
The hurdler reached the semifinals of the olympic games. This places her in the top 24 or so in the world.
Goes this mean that in your opinion, Usain Bolt was odds on to win the 100, so we should not send any competitors as they will not win?
All credit to any competitor who has worked towards these games and is performing at the top level to the best of their ability.
Read my comments more closely before shooting your mouth off, firstly I've got no problem with her chasing her dream, only taxpayers funding it, secondly I watched it live and she was run out in the heats and thirdly what has Usain Bolt got to do with my comments? He carries on like a half wit but at least he can run which is more than you can say for Miss Jiggly Jugs.
Post by: Swannie on August 17, 2016, 07:08:38 PM
Post by: Foo on August 17, 2016, 08:27:57 PM
Foo
Post by: SambOz on August 17, 2016, 08:40:49 PM
You really have to laugh (not really) at the armchair critics, hangin chit on athletes that are the best in this country, going to the Olympics and then not reaching their full potential! ::) You really don't have any idea of the sort of pressure and chit they go threw, do you???? >:D
Foo
Well done to the Aussies that had a go, to get there to represent your country is
an accomplishment. :cup:
Post by: Hewy54 on August 17, 2016, 08:42:12 PM
You really have to laugh (not really) at the armchair critics, hangin chit on athletes that are the best in this country, going to the Olympics and then not reaching their full potential! ::) You really don't have any idea of the sort of pressure and chit they go threw, do you???? >:DAgree to the max.
Foo
We get too caught up with the medal count. The hurdler referred to earlier was put out in the heats. She only ranked 37th. In the olympics.
That to me is a fantastic effort.
My son was at the 2004 olympics on the coaching staff for the Matildas. Some of the armchair critics need to appreciate the effort put in just to qualify for the olympics and the amount of work that goes in to supporting them.
Congratulations to ALL our olympians and support crew.
Post by: Moggy on August 17, 2016, 09:08:59 PM
Apparently the top skaters like a bit of gunja when skating, who would've guessed.
I reckon thats why the top golfers dropped out, cos most of them are potheads
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Post by: Foo on August 17, 2016, 09:20:36 PM
Do any of you know how hard it is, to peak 5mths out and then time it right for a comp??? ???
I have a saying.......... So long as you have tried your best, on the day, then you should have no regrets. Can the armchair critics answer that, truthfully? >:D
Unlees you have competed at the Elite level, then you really don't have a ratsarse ideas of what is involved. ;)
Sorry but I've been there and know that! :'(
Foo
Post by: Isuzumu on August 18, 2016, 08:15:51 PM
Post by: speewa158 on August 25, 2016, 07:28:42 AM
Am I the only cynic that thinks Usain Bolt will ultimately be found to be 'on the juice'?lf l was able to get onto that l could run as well 8)
Dreaming :cheers:
Post by: terravista on August 25, 2016, 03:36:07 PM
I serviced in the Army and got spat on after the Vietnam war, go figure.
9 years service.
Ex Balcombe apprentice or a couple of re-signs?
Post by: Wukkers on August 26, 2016, 12:25:32 PM
Generally speaking, our athletes sacrifice a huge amount over a number of years to represent their country. There are some, maybe 2%, who reap reasonable financial rewards for being elite athletes but the vast majority do it at the expense of a social life, job, career, etc. with no or little financial incentive. Another group who make similar sacrifices is the coaching fraternity.
Post by: Bird on August 26, 2016, 01:39:14 PM