Ulysses Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 5 minutes ago, Tazio said: There are always going to be a few raised eyebrows if a rich westerner dies of a heart attack in Thailand. Indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 He was Australia's answer to Ian Botham in many ways. Larger than life, bit of a rebel and both matchwinners and crowd pleasers. Had the pleasure of talking to him and Alan Border after a test in Wellington. They were both very pleasant and interested in what I had to say about the game. Very sad today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Not saying I’d want to die at 52 but these guys live 10 lives. The English press tried to destroy him a bit at one time but seemed a good guy to me. As someone said earlier he got it right up the English and Liz Hurley. Lad🥰 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 2 hours ago, I P Knightley said: As I understand it, I imagine that there was some Colombian product in his health regime. I also imagine that I'd have a heart attack if I took the same stuff in the same quantities. Mind you, I'm not sure I should really have the number of cappuccinos that it takes to get my day rolling. So I won't judge. But he was definitely on it. I know there's a lot of sentimentality in the "civilised" world, but the Strayans are already speculating as to the weight of ching and quantity of hookers involved in his demise... not in a bad way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 8 hours ago, Herbert said: Don't cry for me. What's your problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 15 minutes ago, ri Alban said: What's your problem? Some folk are just ****ing weirdos, the internet has given them a release that allows them to be dicks without the inevitable sore face they would receive if they behaved like this in the pub. Modern life, it's shite, these people DESERVE a sore face! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 (edited) 57 minutes ago, A Boy Named Crow said: I know there's a lot of sentimentality in the "civilised" world, but the Strayans are already speculating as to the weight of ching and quantity of hookers involved in his demise... not in a bad way! John likes this post. Edited March 5, 2022 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 3 minutes ago, A Boy Named Crow said: Some folk are just ****ing weirdos, the internet has given them a release that allows them to be dicks without the inevitable sore face they would receive if they behaved like this in the pub. Modern life, it's shite, these people DESERVE a sore face! I don't get it. People have disagreement, but to follow someone onto a thread about a cricketing legend and continue it. Well... Anyway, he'll be missed, quality characters always are. And he has so much more to give back to cricket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 7 hours ago, Ulysses said: Steve Irwin disagrees with this post. I told Barry Humphries to feck off. I think Steve Irwin was a big deal here, but a bigger deal overseas. Warney was a ****ing legend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 3 hours ago, ri Alban said: What's your problem? Still waiting on you to answer me from when I asked who WE was when you said we should sort Russia out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 9 hours ago, Steak said: Do you care? About? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Got the Shane documentary downloaded from Prime to watch on my flight this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 12 hours ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: Woke up to this news via a text from my son. This city's most famous son is dead and the shock will be palpable. The greatest spin bowler ever. RIP. Ftfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 12 hours ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: Woke up to this news via a text from my son. This city's most famous son is dead and the shock will be palpable. The greatest leg spin bowler ever. RIP. FTFY properly 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Denuto Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 9 hours ago, I P Knightley said: As I understand it, I imagine that there was some Colombian product in his health regime. I also imagine that I'd have a heart attack if I took the same stuff in the same quantities. Mind you, I'm not sure I should really have the number of cappuccinos that it takes to get my day rolling. So I won't judge. But he was definitely on it. "I'm anti-drugs. I don't do drugs. I've never tried cocaine or any of that stuff. When people found out that I'd failed a drug test, they thought I'd taken drugs but I'd taken a fat pill off my mum." said in 2018 He liked Beer, Cigarettes and sex - drugs were not his thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Not a cricket fan but was a bit saddened to hear he’d passed away. Seemed a right character. World will be a bit duller without him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 10 hours ago, jack D and coke said: Not saying I’d want to die at 52 but these guys live 10 lives. The English press tried to destroy him a bit at one time but seemed a good guy to me. As someone said earlier he got it right up the English and Liz Hurley. Lad🥰 This but also ffs. 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshed Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 11 hours ago, Tazio said: There are always going to be a few raised eyebrows if a rich westerner dies of a heart attack in Thailand. Going by the photos going around on WhatsApp he was enjoying himself at the time If they are legit is a different story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grim Reaper Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Terrible news, very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 4 minutes ago, The Grim Reaper said: Terrible news, very sad. No need to rub it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 34 minutes ago, Alex Kintner said: No need to rub it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 37 minutes ago, Alex Kintner said: No need to rub it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Does it really matter if he was coked and hooked up ? He’s died and his family and friends are grieving . That’s it really . Seemed to have lived a life albeit shorter than the average person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Just now, JamesM48 said: Does it really matter if he was coked and hooked up ? He’s died and his family and friends are grieving . That’s it really . Seemed to have lived a life albeit shorter than the average person Well said, James. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 2 hours ago, JamesM48 said: Does it really matter if he was coked and hooked up ? He’s died and his family and friends are grieving . That’s it really . Seemed to have lived a life albeit shorter than the average person It depends on the context. A lot of good lives have been brutally cut short by the long-term cardiovascular effects of Colombia's Finest. I'm just wondering if it's a relevant factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Ulysses said: It depends on the context. A lot of good lives have been brutally cut short by the long-term cardiovascular effects of Colombia's Finest. I'm just wondering if it's a relevant factor. No I agree regarding drugs issue . , it’s going to be an avalanche of health issues related to coke in the next few years . The amount of people on it at the weekend ! Edited March 5, 2022 by JamesM48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 8 hours ago, JamesM48 said: No I agree regarding drugs issue . , it’s going to be an avalanche of health issues related to coke in the next few years . The amount of people on it at the weekend ! Dunno about Scotland, but it has been the "get up and go" fuel of choice for many southside Dubliners for several years. Eek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 8 hours ago, Ulysses said: Dunno about Scotland, but it has been the "get up and go" fuel of choice for many southside Dubliners for several years. Eek. Confession time Uly? 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 9 hours ago, Ulysses said: Dunno about Scotland, but it has been the "get up and go" fuel of choice for many southside Dubliners for several years. Eek. So while the Ballymunners, northsiders are chastised for drugs abuse, the posh twats are as reliant too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 State funeral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 2 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: State funeral. It's no' real, is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: State funeral. I’m much more in favour of a state funeral for a guy who was a genuine legend representing his country at sport and has done loads for charity than a state funeral for someone who happened to be born into a Royal family and spent their life being pampered. Idolised by millions of Aussie cricket fans, inspirational to thousand of Aussie kids and has helped thousands of children through his foundation. If state funerals happen for anyone, it should be folk like that imo. 👍🏻 Edited March 6, 2022 by Alex Kintner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 1 minute ago, Alex Kintner said: I’m much more in favour of a state funeral for a guy who was a genuine legend representing his country at sport and has done loads for charity than a state funeral for someone who happened to be born into a Royal family and spent their life being pampered. 🤷🏻♂️ Much of what you say is correct, Alex. But, like @The Real Maroonblood alludes to, it's a wee bit over the top in my opinion. Compared to our Royal Family though, then yes, much more deserving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 34 minutes ago, Morgan said: Much of what you say is correct, Alex. But, like @The Real Maroonblood alludes to, it's a wee bit over the top in my opinion. Compared to our Royal Family though, then yes, much more deserving. Yeah I get that but suppose it’s hard for us to judge looking from the outside, in. Would be interesting to get @Geoff Kilpatrick’s view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Alex Kintner said: I’m much more in favour of a state funeral for a guy who was a genuine legend representing his country at sport and has done loads for charity than a state funeral for someone who happened to be born into a Royal family and spent their life being pampered. Idolised by millions of Aussie cricket fans, inspirational to thousand of Aussie kids and has helped thousands of children through his foundation. If state funerals happen for anyone, it should be folk like that imo. 👍🏻 I agree it is a lot of cobblers state funerals for royalty but that’s how it is. Will there be one for Rod Laver as well? Margaret Court? Edited March 6, 2022 by The Real Maroonblood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 18 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: I agree it is a lot of cobblers state funerals for royalty but that’s how it is. Will there be one for Rod Laver as well? Margaret Court? Yeah not sure anyone will be expecting a state funeral for Margaret Court. 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, Alex Kintner said: Yeah not sure anyone will be expecting a state funeral for Margaret Court. 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 1 minute ago, The Real Maroonblood said: You are aware of her views? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, Alex Kintner said: You are aware of her views? Of the devil, was one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 7 minutes ago, Alex Kintner said: You are aware of her views? Yes. She’ll still be admired by many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, Morgan said: Of the devil, was one of them. Against same sex relationships and pro-Apartheid. 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Just now, The Real Maroonblood said: Yes. She’ll still be admired by many. Unmistakably a sporting legend and for that admired by many. Her views are abhorrent and for that reason she’s likely despised by just as many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Alex Kintner said: Unmistakably a sporting legend and for that admired by many. Her views are abhorrent and for that reason she’s likely despised by just as many. It was a few years ago I saw a documentary about tennis and she was mentioned and her views were terrible. Edited March 6, 2022 by The Real Maroonblood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 24 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: It was a few years ago I saw a documentary about tennis and she was mentioned and her views were terrible. Agreed and she’s had much more airtime on this thread than she deserves. 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 On 05/03/2022 at 12:45, theshed said: Going by the photos going around on WhatsApp he was enjoying himself at the time If they are legit is a different story What you're seeing may be what I referred to in an earlier post: Warne with 3 bursds? If so, they've been doing the rounds for a couple of years. But if that's what he's into, the John Entwistle gif could be spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 4 hours ago, Alex Kintner said: Yeah I get that but suppose it’s hard for us to judge looking from the outside, in. Would be interesting to get @Geoff Kilpatrick’s view. There's a state funeral here every other month! That's the least of the accolades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 12 minutes ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: There's a state funeral here every other month! That's the least of the accolades. 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 9 hours ago, davemclaren said: Confession time Uly? 😉 Nah. My drug of choice is supplied in bottles and cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 9 hours ago, DETTY29 said: So while the Ballymunners, northsiders are chastised for drugs abuse, the posh twats are as reliant too. They are indeed. AFAIK, nose candy isn't quite so popular in the less affluent 'burbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Ulysses said: Nah. My drug of choice is supplied in bottles and cans. 🤣🤣🍺🍺 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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