Steven May Sorrento Hotel Incident

[Sideshow Bob 2,443]

A man and his pet duck walk into the bar and orders 2 beers. The bartender looked concerned about how he was going to pay, so duck said just put it on my Bill

[Ghostwriter 2,474]

On 04/01/2025 at 14:22, Grapeviney said:

The best mixed metaphor I’ve seen was on a list of soccer commentary gaffes many years ago: 

Somewhere along the road, the ship ran off the rails. 

Saw this yesterday…

I think they mean under his belt, or in the kitty. 

[DubDee 26,191]

Didn’t want to start a new thread for this - Tigers have shown strong leadership by suspending Balta for 4 AFL matches and 2 pre season matches for his alleged assault

Compare this to the tremendous culture of the Pies with zero punishment for De Goey for being imprisoned in NY for alleged forcible touching and assault 

Passively encouraging assault against women and men. Pathetic and I cannot believe the AFL did not step in. 

[mauriesy 7,378]

1 hour ago, DubDee said:

Didn’t want to start a new thread for this.

 

Hotel Sorrento ... you can check out any time you like but you can never leave.

[TRIGON 4,792]

On 06/01/2025 at 16:48, Ghostwriter said:

Saw this yesterday…

I think they mean under his belt, or in the kitty. 

[DemonOX 8,809]

On 06/01/2025 at 15:48, Ghostwriter said:

Saw this yesterday…

What a great series win by the Aussies. Really stuck it up those arrogant [censored] and sent them home with their tails between their legs. 
 

Best part apart from Boland was a young 19yo living rent free in their heads and their fans. Was bloody hilarious. 

Edited January 10 by DemonOX

[BLWNBA 1,153]

On 10/01/2025 at 13:22, DubDee said:

Didn’t want to start a new thread for this - Tigers have shown strong leadership by suspending Balta for 4 AFL matches and 2 pre season matches for his alleged assault

Compare this to the tremendous culture of the Pies with zero punishment for De Goey for being imprisoned in NY for alleged forcible touching and assault 

Passively encouraging assault against women and men. Pathetic and I cannot believe the AFL did not step in. 

Somewhat revisionist. Whilst I agree that JDG was dealt with extremely lightly, even in light of the reduced charges in the US, by both the AFL and Collingwood, he was stood down from the AFL program their football program from October 2021 - January 2022, and received a $10,000 fine from the AFL. 

[DistrACTION Jackson 9,542]

8 minutes ago, BLWNBA said:

Somewhat revisionist. Whilst I agree that JDG was dealt with extremely lightly, even in light of the reduced charges in the US, by both the AFL and Collingwood, he was stood down from the AFL program their football program from October 2021 - January 2022, and received a $10,000 fine from the AFL. 

But no matches suspended …. So they took the easy way out

[BLWNBA 1,153]

1 hour ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

But no matches suspended …. So they took the easy way out

Don’t disagree, but you can’t state there was ‘zero punishment’ when he was stood down and fined, albeit a farcical response. 

[joeboy 3,171]

On 06/01/2025 at 16:48, Ghostwriter said:

Saw this yesterday…

I think they mean under his belt, or in the kitty. 

No reference to ‘no balls’

[Ghostwriter 2,474]

2 hours ago, joeboy said:

No reference to ‘no balls’

It says “Kitty” not “Kilt” 😉 

[Ghostwriter 2,474]

On 11/01/2025 at 10:11, DemonOX said:

What a great series win by the Aussies. Really stuck it up those arrogant [censored] and sent them home with their tails between their legs. 
 

Best part apart from Boland was a young 19yo living rent free in their heads and their fans. Was bloody hilarious. 

Probs not a popular opinion but I don’t like the way Konstas goes about it. Right from the get-go he struck me as a cocky little upstart who needs to be brought down a peg or 100. Getting involved with a situation between Uzzy and Jasprit (which arguably cost Uzzy his wicket) confirmed it. For mine he lacks something Scotty Boland, for eg. has in spades… humility and modesty. 

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37 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

Probs not a popular opinion but I don’t like the way Konstas goes about it. Right from the get-go he struck me as a cocky little upstart who needs to be brought down a peg or 100. Getting involved with a situation between Uzzy and Jasprit (which arguably cost Uzzy his wicket) confirmed it. For mine he lacks something Scotty Boland, for eg. has in spades… humility and modesty. 

Totally understand that view, I think he will mature though. I actually think he was told to go out there and be ultra aggressive, which he may have taken a little far on some occasions. I think he’s a star in the making once he gets his temperament right. Also hard to compare him to Boland who is a journeyman and debut in his late 20s or something like that and is married with kids.

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27 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

Probs not a popular opinion but I don’t like the way Konstas goes about it. Right from the get-go he struck me as a cocky little upstart who needs to be brought down a peg or 100. Getting involved with a situation between Uzzy and Jasprit (which arguably cost Uzzy his wicket) confirmed it. For mine he lacks something Scotty Boland, for eg. has in spades… humility and modesty. 

I cut him some slack, as it’s just the arrogance/confidence of youth; Beau Webster was the star for mine, but he has the benefit of being a seasoned mature age debutant, something that Konstas will eventually grow into, hopefully.

Having said that, I kind of like Konstas’s attitude as the game needs characters. I also believe we are going to start seeing more and more of these guys who play with flare and abandon, as T20 is going to be the breeding ground for the future generations of test players (there no longer seems to be much interest in shield cricket)… I also think it might also see an end to five day tests, reducing them to four at most.

[DubDee 26,191]

15 hours ago, BLWNBA said:

Somewhat revisionist. Whilst I agree that JDG was dealt with extremely lightly, even in light of the reduced charges in the US, by both the AFL and Collingwood, he was stood down from the AFL program their football program from October 2021 - January 2022, and received a $10,000 fine from the AFL. 

So he had the off season off and fined 1% of his wages?

hardly worth mentioning in the context of violent assault 

[Willmoy1947 4,164]

1 hour ago, Ghostwriter said:

Probs not a popular opinion but I don’t like the way Konstas goes about it. Right from the get-go he struck me as a cocky little upstart who needs to be brought down a peg or 100. Getting involved with a situation between Uzzy and Jasprit (which arguably cost Uzzy his wicket) confirmed it. For mine he lacks something Scotty Boland, for eg. has in spades… humility and modesty. 

I do not disagree, and add if India had have won the series he would have copped it big time from both sides of the media cretins.

We both do agree, wholly, on a side that puts the poms to shame for continuous lack of sportsmanship that seems to have nearly permeated their entire team.

 

[old55 23,794]

4 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

Probs not a popular opinion but I don’t like the way Konstas goes about it. Right from the get-go he struck me as a cocky little upstart who needs to be brought down a peg or 100. Getting involved with a situation between Uzzy and Jasprit (which arguably cost Uzzy his wicket) confirmed it. For mine he lacks something Scotty Boland, for eg. has in spades… humility and modesty. 

Ginnivan

[Demons1858 1,771]

5 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

Probs not a popular opinion but I don’t like the way Konstas goes about it. Right from the get-go he struck me as a cocky little upstart who needs to be brought down a peg or 100. Getting involved with a situation between Uzzy and Jasprit (which arguably cost Uzzy his wicket) confirmed it. For mine he lacks something Scotty Boland, for eg. has in spades… humility and modesty. 

Rubbish, when has he not been humble, he stood up for uzzie when they were trying to rush him and showed courage and competitiveness ... what other decent examples do you have? His ability to play shots isn't arrogance its talent and modern cricket

Edited January 12 by Demons1858

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4 hours ago, DubDee said:

So he had the off season off and fined 1% of his wages?

hardly worth mentioning in the context of violent assault 

I’m trusting you’ve held the same opinion and conviction regarding the outcome of the May and Melksham incident at Entrecôte, and for this current May ‘incident’, yeah? 

[58er 6,655]

6 minutes ago, Demons1858 said:

Rubbish, when has he not been humble, he stood up for uzzie when they were trying to rush him and showed courage and competitiveness ... what other decent examples do you have? His ability to play shots isn't arrogance its talent and modern cricket

Mate even Uzzy says he is arrogant ( tongue in cheek slightly ) Sam is a work in progress and he had at least been told to cool it with his admissions in the HSun earlier this week. But he has ability and confidence in his corner. 

Lets give him time as he is  nowhere near a finished product as an opener or a person yet. Sri Lankan tour is a great opportunity to experience an away tour which are totally different to playing at MCG and SCG. 

Will be an interesting watch. 

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14 minutes ago, Demons1858 said:

Rubbish, when has he not been humble, he stood up for uzzie when they were trying to rush him and showed courage and competitiveness ... what other decent examples do you have? His ability to play shots isn't arrogance its talent and modern cricket

Won't make it as a Test opener has NO confidence in his defence, Not saying he can't play but as a Test opener needs to last long enough to make it easier for his team mates,  T20 or One Dayers maybe. I ain't convinced. 

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15 minutes ago, 58er said:

Mate even Uzzy says he is arrogant ( tongue in cheek slightly ) Sam is a work in progress and he had at least been told to cool it with his admissions in the HSun earlier this week. But he has ability and confidence in his corner. 

Lets give him time as he is  nowhere near a finished product as an opener or a person yet. Sri Lankan tour is a great opportunity to experience an away tour which are totally different to playing at MCG and SCG. 

Will be an interesting watch. 

Uzzie struggled to find the words to describe him properly and didn't make alot of sense going by the quotes. Shipperd has made it clear he isn't the slightest bit arrogant and so has Geoff Lawson ... abs nothing he has done on tv has been arrogant ... example pls? ... people just want to being him down a peg the aussie way

Edited January 12 by Demons1858

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6 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

Probs not a popular opinion but I don’t like the way Konstas goes about it. Right from the get-go he struck me as a cocky little upstart who needs to be brought down a peg or 100. Getting involved with a situation between Uzzy and Jasprit (which arguably cost Uzzy his wicket) confirmed it. For mine he lacks something Scotty Boland, for eg. has in spades… humility and modesty. 

Uzzy got himself out, had nothing to do with the kid

38 year old opening batsman…Not for long…..

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1 hour ago, 4_Kent_Watts said:

Won't make it as a Test opener has NO confidence in his defence, Not saying he can't play but as a Test opener needs to last long enough to make it easier for his team mates,  T20 or One Dayers maybe. I ain't convinced. 

Did you see how he batted when he made a century in each innings early this Shield season?   I think he can adapt to the situation.

[DubDee 26,191]

1 hour ago, BLWNBA said:

I’m trusting you’ve held the same opinion and conviction regarding the outcome of the May and Melksham incident at Entrecôte, and for this current May ‘incident’, yeah? 

of course not