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See again, those incidents were real, but they’re very limited examples over a nearly two decade career. It’s so selective. The slow bouncing thing? Rafa has been pushing and breaking the tine requirements for his entire career and no one ever says anything about it. Remember the last Semi Fed and Novak played at the AO? Fed went straight down the tunnel after the first start and no said a thing. There are clearly double standards and that was a large point of the article. People like you always expose yourself as hypocrites by listing all the horrible things Novak has done but never seeming to even notice when others do the exact same thing.

And I’m sorry but it’s just absurd to speculate that he thinks everyone adores him. It’s made up nonsense.

And I’m not a devoted fan, Rafa is my favourite tennis player by a distance. This is the problem, everyone is always making assumptions.

In defence of Djokovic: Australians have never given Novak the respect he deserves

You might have misread the article. I said “one of the only”, not “the only” player to donate. And I didn’t say only 25k was raised in total. As for Novak not developing the maturity to play in a highly competitive individual sport, well you might not be aware of this, but he’s won 20 Grand Slams, and has beaten Fed in three Wimbledon finals with the entire crowd jeering him. Imagine how many he would have if he developed the maturity, 96 perhaps?
Anyway I appreciate the essay response of course. You probably could’ve spent that amount of energy writing your own article. Easier to correct things I didn’t say. But I’m glad my writing got you thinking nonetheless.

In defence of Djokovic: Australians have never given Novak the respect he deserves

That’s very okay, that approach. Because most people like you actually say yes better than Novak because they find him classier. You at least admitted he’s your favourite.

However, saying he doesn’t show those things is pretty silly. Maybe any post match interview he ever does after he’s won a slam would be a good start.

The GOAT debate has become a Djoke

Given Novak is 32 and still the best in the world, I don’t think 30 is a reasonable barrier. It’s very simplistic to say those things anyway. Fed only won those three slams a few years ago when Novak was injured. I think you’re oversimplifying his greatness to be honest. And when he won his 17 slams doesn’t really make them any more or less than 17.

The GOAT debate has become a Djoke

Grand Slams is a good start. And given their career overlap, and the three are quite obviously the best ever, it’s a debate worth having. I find the ‘you can’t compare this or that’ approach to be very boring. Anyway: 20-19-17. I just compared

The GOAT debate has become a Djoke

Well I admit the tiebreak thing was a little cheap, but my intention was to denigrate a particular way of thinking. I’m not sure the article is at risk of being “dark”. That sounds a little dramatic. My issue is with silly arguments, not Fed

The GOAT debate has become a Djoke

You’re as selective as he is. Seems to be a Christian requirement? Why so happy to defend his religious freedom to spout religious hate, but ignore the absolute blatant, anti-Christian greed he is showing? The Bible focusses MUCH more on greed and gluttony than it does on homosexuality, so only focussing on those things shows how selective you are. All Christians should be disgusted by the notion of a man suing for 14 million dollars, 10 of which was never his to begin with. The religion of love? Well, how about showing some love to your gay brethren, instead of hate all the time. Or is money more important than love in Christianity? That wasn’t my understanding.

Folau’s hypocrisy has become embarrassing

Nah I’m not going to accept that nonsense haha. Would you have preferred if I had posted the entire Bible for complete context? He cherry picks things for his own purpose. Is greed not a serious part of Christianity? Is there any way of spinning asking for $14m as not greedy with a little bit of Christian context? I’d love to hear it

Folau’s hypocrisy has become embarrassing

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Folau’s hypocrisy has become embarrassing

What else would you expect me to write but a biased article? This is an opinion based website. I’m a bit disappointed that most comments ignore the hypocrisy claim I made. I mean the only defence people have had for him is he’s expressing his beliefs. Yet his greed is TOTALLY at odds with his exact same beliefs. It’s awfully convenient the way his beliefs mean so much to him until millions of dollars are involved. And if religious people with a voice are being so hypocritical, I think it’s important they get called out for it. That way people can think critically about statements like “we can never be good enough in our own power to be restored to God that’s why Jesus died” and not just accept them as gospel.

Also can you post his contract here for us all to read?

Folau’s hypocrisy has become embarrassing

Pot calling the kettle black there mate. Can you read?

Folau’s hypocrisy has become embarrassing

Calling Israel Folau a hypocrite isn’t virtue signalling. It’s calling Israel Folau a hypocrite

Folau’s hypocrisy has become embarrassing

I know what he said. I’ve listened to what he said. You can’t half blame or link those things to the fires. They’re either responsible or they’re not.

And he did appoint himself. His Instagram post wasn’t to a church congregation who wanted to hear it, but to his diverse group of his followers, with direct instruction on how to live.

As for the money thing. Well, if he were as true to his religion as he pretends to be, it wouldn’t matter why he thinks that money should be his, it would be by definition, greedy to demand it. Greed is a huge no no for people like him. I can’t see how that aspect of everything isn’t extremely clear.

Folau’s hypocrisy has become embarrassing

This comment deserves it’s own article

Geelong Cats vs West Coast Eagles: AFL semi-final forecast

I am a little bit disappointed you misinterpreted what I said. If you can quote directly the part where I tarred every critic with the same part I’d be fascinated to see it. But until then, I’ll state that I was quite clearly referring to some particular critics who don’t know what they’re talking about.

Yes, art is subjective. But I think it takes the smallest sliver of imagination to realise the statue quite obviously wasn’t made to say Tayla has achieved more on the football field than many legends who don’t have statues. My point is that people make the issue into something it isn’t

The Tayla Harris statue transcends sport

Thankyou kindly for your thoughts. Couldn’t agree with you more

The Tayla Harris statue transcends sport

I’m all for alternative strips. It’s just that when they wear dark shorts and Geelong white there isn’t an issue. I don’t understand why there isn’t clarity from the AFL. Either they just mandate Geelong wear white in the fixture, or Collingwood need alternative colours. But I think it’s a myth this is a Collingwood exclusive issue. Essendon’s clash strip is still dark. Hawthorn’s away jumper has almost the same amount of brown and gold as their home. This isn’t an attack at Collingwood at all. Simply, if Geelong are able to wear blue shorts against them, then they do need different colours. Other than that, their white inverse clash strip is sufficient for every away game

Friday's jumper clash was a long time coming

I certainty wasn’t prattling about tradition, if that was directed at my article. I couldn’t care less about it. The fact is when Geelong wear white shorts in this fixture there isn’t an issue. That they didn’t is where the issue came from. I’m quite happy for Collingwood or anyone to change their colours completely.

Friday's jumper clash was a long time coming

What you’re suggesting is that NO MATTER WHAT, two teams who started lower on the ladder, will be at an advantage total who finished higher. Yes there are finals rankings. Richmond and Collingwood are now the top two. The 1-8 doesn’t stay the same, but it does adjust. And ultimately, what you’re saying is that teams who lost to 3rd and 4th deserve to be at a disadvantage to teams who beat 7th and 8th. There are two levels or finals at the start. 1-4 only relate to 5-8 come week two. You can’t suddenly be below them becuase you lost to a better team than they beat. Ludicrous suggestion

To the losers go the spoils

There’s a bit of tally poppy syndrome about “while Gary Rohan is back to doing nothing, as has been the case for most of his career”. Pretty pointless and inaccurate criticism I would’ve thought.

Straight-sets exits await Geelong and Brisbane

I’ll add to this and point out, which no one seems to be aware of, Ablett has been booed since his return to Geelong. Melbourne booed him last year in round one and almost every team last year did the same.

It’s strange to me. I remember he started getting mocked a lot on social media in 2017 when it became clear he wanted to return home. He cited family reasons. And then everyone mocked him for saying it. Like it was an excuse. Then his sister died…

People didn’t stop mocking his. They doubled down. Different issue, same outcome. Booing can be fun. But it can also be pretty awful

No excuse to boo Goodes

Not sure anyone is implying that. But things can be wrong without being the worst thing to ever happen. Maybe we should just ban jail. No one will ever commit a crime as bad as Hitler, and he’s dead, so why even bother? And before you call that a stupid analogy, I’m using your approach.

No excuse to boo Goodes

Its just so east these days isn’t it haha. You don’t agree with someone so you mock their cause, or the person themselves. I put in a thought out, logic piece of writing that uses evidence to support my view. You came back with “he is a flog”, and an insinuation you read the headline only. I called for thought and justification for your views. I’m fine with people not agreeing with me, but blind prejudice isn’t a positive trait. Enjoy

No excuse to boo Goodes

Evidence would suggest otherwise. I think it remains important. If you don’t, go read something else

No excuse to boo Goodes

Where did I say that? It was the inability of the masses the interpret reality that created this entire mess. Maybe engage with the critical thought I put into the article and come up with a more clever question. A question that makes some sense in the context of the article

No excuse to boo Goodes

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