JOC (James O'Connor) Gooonne
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Serious question- has he had a stroke? Saw him on the Back Page a few weeks ago (only watched for a minute before the desire to kill myself forced me to change channels) and he was speaking out the side of his mouth with a quasi-lisp.
Just wondering if something has happened to him. He certainly sounded different.
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Former Wallaby Greg Martin blasts James O’Connor as “an immature twat” on Brisbane radio
http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/f...n-brisbane-radio/story-e6frf4pu-1227568539255
http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/f...n-brisbane-radio/story-e6frf4pu-1227568539255
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Frank Nicholson (4)
TBH I don't think he comes across too badly in those videos he puts up. Yes he's beside the pool in one or two but the thing about him is that he just naturally reeks of smug and after 10 or so years of being called a wonderkid that confidence and disposition doesn't just evaporate.
He genuinely seems very happy with the performance of the Wallabies. Huge praise for guys picked ahead of him.
Yeah I know he probably gets paid a bit to do them and won't be a sour puss but he his joy seems pretty genuine. Praising Chekia ect. Maybe he has just accepted mediocrity which would be a shame but the element of entitlement people spoke off wasn't there.
Perhaps as well that's part of the problem though that's separate to the cocky wild child. Underneath it all there's no killer instinct. Plenty with talent like him but who have attitude problems perform at the top for a long time.
He genuinely seems very happy with the performance of the Wallabies. Huge praise for guys picked ahead of him.
Yeah I know he probably gets paid a bit to do them and won't be a sour puss but he his joy seems pretty genuine. Praising Chekia ect. Maybe he has just accepted mediocrity which would be a shame but the element of entitlement people spoke off wasn't there.
Perhaps as well that's part of the problem though that's separate to the cocky wild child. Underneath it all there's no killer instinct. Plenty with talent like him but who have attitude problems perform at the top for a long time.
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John Thornett (49)
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Desmond Connor (43)
No but they are responsible for the culture and high performance of their organisation, which is currently appalling. Had he have gone to a strong place he may have been successful in his return.
It's pretty common that a torn PCL isn't diagnosed. Of all the ligaments in the knee, it's the only one that most people can function well without.
There's clearly heaps of issues at the Reds, but I don't think they shoulder the blame for this one.
There's clearly heaps of issues at the Reds, but I don't think they shoulder the blame for this one.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
I watch it every now and then, Mark Bosnich is about the only fair panellist without an sporting agenda. When James Hooper opens his mouth about anything rugby (and unfortunately Craddock too these days) it gets turned off immediately.
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Simon Poidevin (60)
Actually just got curious what happened to him, turns out he's still only 32 and plays in France.
Had a look at his twiter thing and he's got a vid up highlighting a tackle he made.... during the 2007 World Cup.
WHAT. THE. FUCK.
That's like admiring the architectural stylings of the customized fittings in Hitler's fuckin' bunker.
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Peter Johnson (47)
I'm just going to copy and save this comment, as I'll probably want to post it again on this thread in 7 years time
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Arch Winning (36)
The more things change. Quote from 2011 NZ Press:
"A disloyal McAlister wants to cut all ties and turn his back on North Harbour, New Zealand Maori and, potentially, adding to his 30-test All Black career after being left out of the Tri Nations squad.
One day after the All Blacks were named, a disgruntled McAlister failed to front for Harbour training. Frantic calls from the provincial union, seeking his whereabouts, have since gone unanswered.
Luke's father and agent, Charlie, attempted a smokescreen with the excuse Luke was caring for his ill son, who has a heart condition, saying it had been a "hell of a time in hospital the last 10 days".
The next day, however, Charlie told NZRU general manager of professional rugby Neil Sorensen Luke wanted out, immediately, to take up a lucrative three-year deal in France."
"Charlie has asked for Luke to be released early to join Toulouse. He doesn't want to play ITM Cup," said Sorensen, who did not buy Charlie's explanation for Luke's absence.
McAlister has shunned New Zealand for overseas offers before. It now appears the NZRU are resenting moving mountains to bring him back from a two-year stint with Sale Sharks after the 2007 World Cup.
"A disloyal McAlister wants to cut all ties and turn his back on North Harbour, New Zealand Maori and, potentially, adding to his 30-test All Black career after being left out of the Tri Nations squad.
One day after the All Blacks were named, a disgruntled McAlister failed to front for Harbour training. Frantic calls from the provincial union, seeking his whereabouts, have since gone unanswered.
Luke's father and agent, Charlie, attempted a smokescreen with the excuse Luke was caring for his ill son, who has a heart condition, saying it had been a "hell of a time in hospital the last 10 days".
The next day, however, Charlie told NZRU general manager of professional rugby Neil Sorensen Luke wanted out, immediately, to take up a lucrative three-year deal in France."
"Charlie has asked for Luke to be released early to join Toulouse. He doesn't want to play ITM Cup," said Sorensen, who did not buy Charlie's explanation for Luke's absence.
McAlister has shunned New Zealand for overseas offers before. It now appears the NZRU are resenting moving mountains to bring him back from a two-year stint with Sale Sharks after the 2007 World Cup.
I know he attended Benowa State School on the Gold Coast, but not sure that he ever went to TSS.
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Bill McLean (32)
I wondered the same thing about a year ago. Seemed to coincide with him starting to wear glasses on tv.
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