Alan Jones says Burgess is a scapegoat for our fowards being shit
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He also got dropped by the Tahs and their forwards were on top most of the time. He's useless - nice bloke though.
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I have taken a swift look at Ireland's EOYT programme.
I will therefore say this, that Alan Jones' incisive rugby brain has spotted the obvious; Burgess is simply splendid and must stay, especially for the tour, and that only if Sharpe and Dunning are recalled can Australia hope to regain their rightful place in world rugby.
That is all.
I will therefore say this, that Alan Jones' incisive rugby brain has spotted the obvious; Burgess is simply splendid and must stay, especially for the tour, and that only if Sharpe and Dunning are recalled can Australia hope to regain their rightful place in world rugby.
That is all.
Scarfman
Knitter of the Scarf
Thommo! When I saw your name there I thought it would be in relation to your role as GaGR's legal counsel. You know, advising me not to suggest that Alan Jones is a toilet trader who would be in the same jail as Oscar Wilde were it not for some mates in high places.
Not that I was suggesting that.
Not that I was suggesting that.
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Underperforming forward pack...now where have I heard that before??
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"suggest that Alan Jones is a toilet trader who would be in the same jail as Oscar Wilde were it not for some mates in high places."
:lmao:
Thanks Scarfman - you provided some much needed humour on a otherwise painful work day.
:lmao:
Thanks Scarfman - you provided some much needed humour on a otherwise painful work day.
Scarfman
Knitter of the Scarf
Jonestown by Chris Masters.
In 2002, Masters profiled radio personality Alan Jones for an episode of Four Corners, and then went on to write a biography titled Jonestown: The Power and the Myth of Alan Jones, his third book to date. On 29 June 2006, ABC Enterprises decided to cancel publication of Masters' manuscript; ABC Enterprises director Robyn Watts stated that publication was being withdrawn because it would "almost certainly result in commercial loss, which would be irresponsible". This was widely believed to be a veiled reference to the fact that Jones' lawyers had threatened an expensive defamation lawsuit if the book reached publication. ABC program Media Watch reported that the decision to cancel publication had been made not by ABC Enterprises but by the ABC Board. Many ABC personalities have criticized the Board's decision, and indeed wrote a petition against it, with signatories including Richard Glover and Phillip Adams.
Mike Carlton, a Sydney radio broadcaster and rival to Jones, suggested on 2UE during his show of 5 July 2006 that the book might detail homosexual encounters on Jones' part and Jones' lawyers had told the ABC that Masters' materials were "replete with false and inappropriate sexual innuendo". Certainly, in Jonestown Masters advances the theory that Jones' attempt to deny his sexuality is a defining feature of his personality, and provides an explanation for many aspects of his behaviour - including, for example, his interest in mentoring young male athletes. His explanation of much about Jones by reference to his sexuality left Masters open to charges of homophobia, which friendly commentators (in an ironic effort to defend Jones' reputation) have exploited.
The ABC's refusal to publish the book did not delay it for long; Masters had little difficulty in finding publishers willing to take it on, and Allen & Unwin released it in October 2006. Lengthy excerpts were also published in The Sydney Morning Herald.
Excerpt here: http://www.smh.com.au/news/national...1160851142104.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1
In 2002, Masters profiled radio personality Alan Jones for an episode of Four Corners, and then went on to write a biography titled Jonestown: The Power and the Myth of Alan Jones, his third book to date. On 29 June 2006, ABC Enterprises decided to cancel publication of Masters' manuscript; ABC Enterprises director Robyn Watts stated that publication was being withdrawn because it would "almost certainly result in commercial loss, which would be irresponsible". This was widely believed to be a veiled reference to the fact that Jones' lawyers had threatened an expensive defamation lawsuit if the book reached publication. ABC program Media Watch reported that the decision to cancel publication had been made not by ABC Enterprises but by the ABC Board. Many ABC personalities have criticized the Board's decision, and indeed wrote a petition against it, with signatories including Richard Glover and Phillip Adams.
Mike Carlton, a Sydney radio broadcaster and rival to Jones, suggested on 2UE during his show of 5 July 2006 that the book might detail homosexual encounters on Jones' part and Jones' lawyers had told the ABC that Masters' materials were "replete with false and inappropriate sexual innuendo". Certainly, in Jonestown Masters advances the theory that Jones' attempt to deny his sexuality is a defining feature of his personality, and provides an explanation for many aspects of his behaviour - including, for example, his interest in mentoring young male athletes. His explanation of much about Jones by reference to his sexuality left Masters open to charges of homophobia, which friendly commentators (in an ironic effort to defend Jones' reputation) have exploited.
The ABC's refusal to publish the book did not delay it for long; Masters had little difficulty in finding publishers willing to take it on, and Allen & Unwin released it in October 2006. Lengthy excerpts were also published in The Sydney Morning Herald.
Excerpt here: http://www.smh.com.au/news/national...1160851142104.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1
Blue said:
One thing you should know about Australian rugby, Blue, there's not much love of Alan Jones to be had. In fact the mere mention of his name around most rugby folk would give rise to doubts about your bona fides. But to listen to him, well really, that's beyond the pale. Banishment looms I'm afraid. :bootyshake :nono :cyclops
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Now come on Lindo - what was that behind the stand at Concord oval all those years ago - hey - that's your home ground isn't it?
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Andrew Slack (58)
Lindommer said:
:lmao:
Don't worry I think I'll resort to some sort of self harm if I ever knowingly tuned in.
Shees Scarfman that's heavy duty stuff. Figured there could be a hint of tailgunner happening there.
Never trust a man who wears cream colored suits unless his name is Richie Benaud.
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