Comments on: Magic career of El Masri set for a magical end http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/08/28/the-magic-career-of-el-masri-set-for-a-magical-end/ Your Sports Opinion Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:17:12 +0000 hourly 1 By: Tom Alexander. http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/08/28/the-magic-career-of-el-masri-set-for-a-magical-end/comment-page-1/#comment-198176 Tom Alexander. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:54:48 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=22777#comment-198176 Great article about a bloke who deserves the mantle of "champion." The thing about him is that, while he is competitive in terms of the amount of hours he spends practicing and perfecting his skill, he does so without the big ego/bad attitude that we see in a lot of other sportspeople. A pretty humble guy. Great article about a bloke who deserves the mantle of “champion.” The thing about him is that, while he is competitive in terms of the amount of hours he spends practicing and perfecting his skill, he does so without the big ego/bad attitude that we see in a lot of other sportspeople. A pretty humble guy.

]]> By: Dogs Of War http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/08/28/the-magic-career-of-el-masri-set-for-a-magical-end/comment-page-1/#comment-198101 Dogs Of War Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:06:22 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=22777#comment-198101 Good read that one. Made me appreciate Hazem even more, his life before he came to Australia, and even as he made the grade, and some of the situations he got himself into, makes his success in Rugby League something that should be celebrated more. The way he conducts himself off the field is a something most of us should try to achieve. Good read that one. Made me appreciate Hazem even more, his life before he came to Australia, and even as he made the grade, and some of the situations he got himself into, makes his success in Rugby League something that should be celebrated more. The way he conducts himself off the field is a something most of us should try to achieve.

]]> By: Alan Nicolea http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/08/28/the-magic-career-of-el-masri-set-for-a-magical-end/comment-page-1/#comment-198070 Alan Nicolea Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:12:58 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=22777#comment-198070 Oikee Ten news reporter Bill Woods released a book about Hazem El Masri in 2007. I think it is a biography and i think it is called 'El Magic - the life of El Masri.' Oikee

Ten news reporter Bill Woods released a book about Hazem El Masri in 2007. I think it is a biography and i think it is called ‘El Magic – the life of El Masri.’

]]> By: oikee http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/08/28/the-magic-career-of-el-masri-set-for-a-magical-end/comment-page-1/#comment-198023 oikee Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:49:50 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=22777#comment-198023 P.S, hopefully he gets a book out A.S.A.P, would be the best read for some time. P.S, hopefully he gets a book out A.S.A.P, would be the best read for some time.

]]> By: oikee http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/08/28/the-magic-career-of-el-masri-set-for-a-magical-end/comment-page-1/#comment-198020 oikee Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:47:30 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=22777#comment-198020 At the very least he has got the jerseys for playing each of those games,(test and state). On the footy show last nite he made mention of the good times he had playing for Lebanon. I bet those jersey's would be right there with them. I dont think there is a person out there that does not like Hazem. A true great for the game when it needed a great most, imagine the year without him? Cheers Hazem. At the very least he has got the jerseys for playing each of those games,(test and state). On the footy show last nite he made mention of the good times he had playing for Lebanon. I bet those jersey’s would be right there with them. I dont think there is a person out there that does not like Hazem. A true great for the game when it needed a great most, imagine the year without him? Cheers Hazem.

]]> By: Alan Nicolea http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/08/28/the-magic-career-of-el-masri-set-for-a-magical-end/comment-page-1/#comment-197864 Alan Nicolea Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:32:57 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=22777#comment-197864 Chop - Hey, the Sharks are still in the hunt too you know. Agree with the ad campaigns though, El Masri should have been featured because of the reasons you have stated. A great bloke. Chop – Hey, the Sharks are still in the hunt too you know. Agree with the ad campaigns though, El Masri should have been featured because of the reasons you have stated. A great bloke.

]]> By: Chop http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/08/28/the-magic-career-of-el-masri-set-for-a-magical-end/comment-page-1/#comment-197852 Chop Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:19:16 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=22777#comment-197852 Alan, nice send off to one of the NRL's good guys. They should have made the ad campaigns about while he was playing, he exemplifies not only Rugby League's highest standards, but society's highest standards. Boysy I was just going to agree completely with you post until the last sentence :-) I'm painting up a Red, White and Blue wooden spoon as we speak. Go the Mighty Eels Alan, nice send off to one of the NRL’s good guys. They should have made the ad campaigns about while he was playing, he exemplifies not only Rugby League’s highest standards, but society’s highest standards.

Boysy I was just going to agree completely with you post until the last sentence :-)

I’m painting up a Red, White and Blue wooden spoon as we speak.

Go the Mighty Eels

]]> By: Alan Nicolea http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/08/28/the-magic-career-of-el-masri-set-for-a-magical-end/comment-page-1/#comment-197846 Alan Nicolea Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:10:44 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=22777#comment-197846 Pippinu and Brett - Thanks for the support. El Masri has been a fine campaigner for Rugby League and really does deserve all the accolades he has recieved so far in his career. Indeed it is a pity that he did not play more Origin games for NSW. After his terrific debut in 2007, he really should have played more for mine. A very reliable character both on and off the field. Dogs of War - indeed it is great news for the Bulldogs. It seems everthing is finally working out for the Belmore based club. Enjoy the good times i say. Boysy - Yes, i am a Chooks supporter as well and that naturally makes me a rival of the Dogs. But out of most League players in the NRL, El Masri is one of the guys i respect the most. Farwell to a legend. Pippinu and Brett – Thanks for the support. El Masri has been a fine campaigner for Rugby League and really does deserve all the accolades he has recieved so far in his career. Indeed it is a pity that he did not play more Origin games for NSW. After his terrific debut in 2007, he really should have played more for mine. A very reliable character both on and off the field.

Dogs of War – indeed it is great news for the Bulldogs. It seems everthing is finally working out for the Belmore based club. Enjoy the good times i say.

Boysy – Yes, i am a Chooks supporter as well and that naturally makes me a rival of the Dogs. But out of most League players in the NRL, El Masri is one of the guys i respect the most. Farwell to a legend.

]]> By: Pippinu http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/08/28/the-magic-career-of-el-masri-set-for-a-magical-end/comment-page-1/#comment-197825 Pippinu Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:38:46 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=22777#comment-197825 Nice article Alan. The El Masri story is a fantastic one in every respect and more Australians should know of it. Nice article Alan. The El Masri story is a fantastic one in every respect and more Australians should know of it.

]]> By: boysy http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/08/28/the-magic-career-of-el-masri-set-for-a-magical-end/comment-page-1/#comment-197810 boysy Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:21:37 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=22777#comment-197810 I have to say I am no fan of the Doggies, their culture or their fans but El Masri is one of those rare players who crosses team rivalries and prejudices. He is a great player and, from all accounts, a great bloke. In a time when we are sick and tired of reading about boof heads doing boof headed things, it's nice to remember there are players like this. Congrats on a great. Go the Chooks in 2010. I have to say I am no fan of the Doggies, their culture or their fans but El Masri is one of those rare players who crosses team rivalries and prejudices. He is a great player and, from all accounts, a great bloke. In a time when we are sick and tired of reading about boof heads doing boof headed things, it’s nice to remember there are players like this. Congrats on a great. Go the Chooks in 2010.

]]> By: Dogs Of War http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/08/28/the-magic-career-of-el-masri-set-for-a-magical-end/comment-page-1/#comment-197777 Dogs Of War Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:40:11 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=22777#comment-197777 Can't wait to get to the game this week. On top of the news that we will be called Canterbury Bankstown again! The club is moving in the right direction, and really these changes just make the club even better. Only problem is that I have to wait till next season to buy a full ensemble of supporter gear, I better start saving, as I want the new Bulldogs symbol on my gear. Can’t wait to get to the game this week. On top of the news that we will be called Canterbury Bankstown again!

The club is moving in the right direction, and really these changes just make the club even better. Only problem is that I have to wait till next season to buy a full ensemble of supporter gear, I better start saving, as I want the new Bulldogs symbol on my gear.

]]> By: Brett McKay http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/08/28/the-magic-career-of-el-masri-set-for-a-magical-end/comment-page-1/#comment-197773 Brett McKay Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:29:40 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=22777#comment-197773 Great stuff Alan, a more than fitting tribute.. Great stuff Alan, a more than fitting tribute..

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