Andrew Symonds’ drunken rant about McCullum live on air has cost him a $4,000 fine but he has escaped suspension. The ACB’s decision has come as a shock to many fans, as this is not the first time Symonds has pushed the boundaries of what is acceptable off field.
Some fans have gone as far as questioning whether or not his dodging harsher punishment is because Symonds features as a face for many of the ACB’s major sponsor’s ad campaigns.
Symonds’ most recent misdemeanor involved an off colour comment about the character of the New Zealand wicket keeper, McCullum, after he signed on to play for the Blues in the Domestic Cricket Competition.
His comment, which has been replayed over and over again by radio stations across the country, was said to “still be funny no matter how many times it was listened to” by one radio host.
The question remains, though, was Symonds’ punishment adequate?
Justin
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Who cares, he simply cannot make a run at present and if he doesnt bowl should be nowhere near the Aussie Test Team.
onside
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What's this thing about Symonds.He's an idiot. New broom needed.Move on.What do people expect. Professional sport and alchohol are one of a piece in Australia.Even flim flam beach cricket featuring a veritable who's who of the game is heavily marketed by FOUREX. FAMILY AND GROG ON THE BEACH. And we cant see anything wrong with that.? WOLF BLASS WINES,JOHNNY WALKER WHISKY dominate the advertising hoardings at major matches. Shane Warne representing flawed common decency beams down from the siteboard,all payed for by VB. Feigned family values promoted by a distructive drug; ALCHOHOL. I am not being judgemental. I drink more than my share, certainly more than whats good for either my health or bank balance. We live in a GROG CULTURE.Every now and then an Andrew Symonds will behave badly because he uses the one product thats the financial cornerstone of the ACB. BOOZE AND MORE BOOZE .So don't get precious. Remember the PURA CUP. Milk and cricket. It just doesn't cut it.