Those sports stars you just can't warm to
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<p>On the opposite side of the spectrum - guys who you just KNOW are wankpots and then when you meet them straight up guys.</p>
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<p>Shane Warne, Jamal Idris & Wendell Sailor.</p>
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<p>Always thought Steve Waugh was a top bloke, but there is a certain section of the Aussie public that think he is aloof or whatever - also top drawer. Complete opposite for his twin.</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="infidel" data-cid="595278" data-time="1468004602"><p>Nine pages is it and no mention of Marshy?<br>
Ruined ten years of my life when he was the AB halfback.<br>
Trying to ruin another ten years as a commentator.</p></blockquote>
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For me he gets a lifetime pass for his performances vs the boks in 96. He was brilliant, so many line breaks and physicality and he was up against a great halfbackin Joost.<br><br>
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An Olympic legend with medals out the wazoo and clearly one of the giants of the sport of track cycling but if I never see Sir Chris Hoy's face ever again I won't lose any sleep at all. I'd love to say he was overhyped but he obviously wasn't. He's done great things for charity and sport, is always very polite and no doubt loves his Mum, but get the fuck off my TV.
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I'm not really sure whether Ian Thorpe counts as an irrational dislike. And i guess his personality was stifled as a closeted teen swimming idol. I'd probably get branded as gayist or something, but he's mine. <br><br>
I really enjoyed the Dutchman with the concave chest, Pieter van den Hoogenband, cutting Thorpe's lunch in a few events at Sydney 2000. -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Billy Tell" data-cid="595272" data-time="1468000151"><p>Has anyone mentioned Armstrong?</p></blockquote><blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Billy Tell" data-cid="595272" data-time="1468000151"><p>Has anyone mentioned Armstrong?</p></blockquote><br>Not really a sportsman.
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<p>given the tangent from original subject to just sportspeople that are fluffybunnys... no underarm incident yet? coutts?</p>
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<p>I thought it was guys that weren't overt a-holes but you just can't like them</p> -
Cian Healy, Geordan Murphy, Trevor Ringland, Bradley Davies, Matt Dawson, Ali Williams, Richie McCaw, Schalk Burger, Michael Lynagh, Jim Beglin, Thierry Henry, Pakkie Bonner, Jamie Redknapp, Ronaldo, Freddie Flintoff, Andy Murray, Ma' Nonu, Jonny Sexton, Martin Johnson, John McEnroe, Willie John McBride, any racing driver, Sergio Parisse, George Gregan, to name a few
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Back when I watched league - Geoff Toovey. Got nearly snapped in half at least once a game because he was the size of a 12 year old playing against men. Fucking commentators used to go in about his courage.
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<p>Tevita Li</p>
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<p>I think you might change your mind about Mortlock after your first beer.</p>
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<p>Me too - actually I know you will.</p>
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<p>That's his reputation. I can't confirm it not having been on the lash with him myself but a number of Brumbies fans have said it to me over the years.</p>
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<p>He's a personality free zone. He'd rather sit by himself, expressionless, playing a poker machine than mixing briefly with fans - he just gives them the brush - or even mucking about with his team mates at the bar. I have seen that several times when he was with the Brumbies and Australia.</p>
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<p>At the same time Jeremy Paul would launch into the get-absolutely-falling-down-drunk mode and be your bestest mate for the night, a harmless, big, affable drunk. Finnegan was a loud buffoon, especially on the turps; the capable Mark Bartholomeusz was a thoughtful bloke interested in the people who wanted to talk to him - a gentleman; Prince George was always, always, working the room sussing out opportunities for his post playing future - he would spend time with corporate fans only, who might be of commercial worth to him.</p> -
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<p>Shane Warne, Jamal Idris & Wendell Sailor.</p>
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<p>Always thought Steve Waugh was a top bloke, but there is a certain section of the Aussie public that think he is aloof or whatever - also top drawer. Complete opposite for his twin.</p>
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<p>Steve Waugh was measured, cautious, almost suspicious but a real professional. He had an authority which his players observed and accepted, obviously and readily - when he was ready to depart a function they would seem to know instinctively and follow suit. He was not unpleasant or self absorbed or aloof - just cautious.</p>
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<p>Conversely, Jeff Thomson, who came from the same part of Sydney as the Waughs and Ian Thorpe and Mick, was back then and still is just like any one of your good chinas at the pub on a Friday night. Up for a yarn (about anything, not just cricket), a shout, a joke, another schooner - a happy fella.</p>
