I know that the world – including me – is in lock-down, and people are dying, losing their jobs and filled with fear about how they will survive 2020.
I am one of those people pinned to my kitchen with my laptop and mobile phone and my only contact with my kids and my grandchildren is via Skype or Zoom.
When I have time to think between washing my hands, visiting the supermarket or chemist and practising social distancing, I turn to the trusty TV and iPad.
What do I get?
Footy shows talking about how much less money the clubs and players will be receiving for this year, and interminable interviews with coaches and players all saying the same thing: “We understand that the whole world is doing it tough but we will all stick together and be ready when the starting gates open on a new or continued season.”
Yawn!
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Non-stop repeats of the Darts Premier League event from Liverpool when the so-called players play each other over and over again. I know who wins. I hope I never hear the screamed “one hundred and eighty!” ever again.
It’s not Foxtel’s fault. They have a million channels relying on live sport from all over the world. Suddenly there is no live sport.
This time of the year, my sport book is usually packed. All winter codes of football, Premier League in the UK, plus baseball and basketball in USA. There’s no time to watch all of the sport matches I record. Then add the fortnightly trek to the Swans and Roosters, and my life is as fulfilling as you can get.
We had a tease! Cricket, rugby league, AFL and A-League all played in front of nobody. What a bizarre but destined-to-fail experiment.
The best moment was from the scaffold built next to Leichhardt Oval, which defied all of the social distancing rules but added a taste of fun from a funny Andrew Voss. No more.
I am really sorry for the world and understand that many readers don’t want to read my whinging about not being able to watch sport, but my life has been turned upside down in too many ways.
The solution: I am going to bed with a crime thriller on my Kindle.
Corona Kid
Guest
There’s one good thing to come out of this ,,,, It appears the virus has killed the big bad climate bogey man . With record ice and snow in the Northern hemisphere as confirmation that he is dead , one can only think Corona got him . That is of course if he ever existed at all , and a cynical person might even think that this “ virus “ was spread to distract people’s attention from all that snow and ice. Next !
Rod
Guest
I would really love to see a hybrid competition of “rugby and league”, we are not talking about mixing “tennis and squash” as there are really close comparisons between the League and Union that would be awesome to have the best of both codes going for it as one competition. A “mashing” of some of the rules from both codes is all that is really required plus also look at having a second tier competition that has recently been mentioned by Andrew Johns as in the UK Super League. Rugby Australia needs it and the NRL certainly could do with a revolutionary overhaul. What do you think?!
ConnorJoyce
Roar Rookie
You're definitely not the only one Keith. Millions of others, myself included, are feeling the exact same way.
peter ostle
Guest
I think the term Keith is 'cold turkey'. It is both serious and amusing to note how much of people's lives - mainly male - has been taken over by sport. The effects of the withdrawal are both amusing and serious for all people. Sadly one effect is a rise in domestic violence. Hope the crime novel is good: Warner, Harper, Mankell, Ohlsen, Connelly, Locke, Tallis are good reads.
JOHN ALLAN
Guest
I normally have to "channel surf" between the 4 football codes whilst doing similar on the Internet. I don't have apps or tablets as I am a dinosaur & don't use a mobile phone. I've gone from that to no football at all. Used to also get up to catch the UK football so at least my sleep isn't interrupted at the moment. However can't wait for normality to return. In the meantime everybody keeping well is the priority.
Superspud
Roar Rookie
Yeah it's difficult. At least the horses are ok. The plan for tonight is to dig the monopoly out and linking up via Skype to make up a 6.
Paul
Roar Guru
"I am really sorry for the world and understand that many readers don’t want to read my whinging about not being able to watch sport" I for one have no issues with you having a whinge Keith. IMO, it's healthy to get rid of some frustration, in your case into an article and let's face it, you're only expressing the sort of emotions millions will be feeling, not only in Australia, but around the world. Hopefully you and yours stay healthy & safe and the crime thriller is a good read! :happy: