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Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« on: July 17, 2016, 08:54:16 PM »
Here's the thread to post up your thoughts, highlights and lowlights. I'm interested to see if there's any improvement in the Aus swim team this year.


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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2016, 08:56:51 PM »
couldn't give a rats arse.

hope it falls in a screaming heap.
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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2016, 08:59:03 PM »
Quote from: Bird on July 17, 2016, 08:56:51 PM
couldn't give a rats arse.

Same. They're a yawn now. Too many "sports" that have no place being there.
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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2016, 09:03:30 PM »
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Same. They're a yawn now. Too many "sports" that have no place being there.

They ****ed it by making only professional money people and no longer for amateurs... aren't there enough world championships and stuff for pros??

Then fill it with stupid sports, like golf and that Shit where you see half a dozen feet hanging out of the water spinning round.. ****in riveting "sports"
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« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2016, 09:05:54 PM »
Quote from: Bird on July 17, 2016, 09:03:30 PM
They ****ed it by making only professional money people and no longer for amateurs... aren't there enough world championships and stuff for pros??

Then fill it with stupid sports, like golf and that Shit where you see half a dozen feet hanging out of the water spinning round.. ****in riveting "sports"
So,you like the synchronised swimming too
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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2016, 09:11:02 PM »
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So,you like the synchronised swimming too
oh yea... riveting
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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2016, 09:20:59 PM »
I for one... won't be watching much.....
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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2016, 09:23:07 PM »
Quote from: tracker on July 17, 2016, 09:20:59 PM
I for one... won't be watching much.....
Mud crab races maybe?
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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2016, 09:25:05 PM »
Quote from: scrapsD40 on July 17, 2016, 09:23:07 PM
Mud crab races maybe?

    Why....... Hell yes.....!!!!!
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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2016, 09:58:51 AM »
Me on the other hand think the Olympics are great, I will be watching as much of it as I can.

Was watching an interview with Jessica Fox on channel 7 on the weekend. Fantastic to see a young person who is not only dedicated to her sport but is down to earth, able to conduct herself well, and give sensible articulate answers during an interview.

Beats playing that pokemon garbage hands down any day!
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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2016, 10:46:05 AM »
I will try to watch synchronised swimming.
That's because 3 of the coaches of my daughter are in the team.
They will not win anything, but it will be great to watch.

And they are amateurs, they are not earning anything.
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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #11 on: July 18, 2016, 11:32:55 AM »
Too many of the Olympic organisers happy to have their nest feathered and vote to include Shit sports.  If they get the Olympics back to including only the "pure" sports it may then be worth watching again.  How many Greeks in the 8th century teed up for a round of golf?  And how many practiced holding their breath for five minutes so the soles of their feet could get a suntan?
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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #12 on: July 18, 2016, 11:38:01 AM »
Quote from: Wukkers on July 18, 2016, 11:32:55 AM
Too many of the Olympic organisers happy to have their nest feathered and vote to include Shit sports.  If they get the Olympics back to including only the "pure" sports it may then be worth watching again.  How many Greeks in the 8th century teed up for a round of golf?  And how many practiced holding their breath for five minutes so the soles of their feet could get a suntan?
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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #13 on: July 18, 2016, 01:03:02 PM »
But then you have the sports that are high on excitement like the BMX racing.

We will be watching the sports we want to see. Bring it on I reckon.
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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #14 on: July 18, 2016, 01:08:34 PM »
I like the female beach volley ball
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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #15 on: July 18, 2016, 01:37:44 PM »
Quote from: Starsky on July 18, 2016, 01:08:34 PM
I like the female beach volley ball


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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #16 on: July 18, 2016, 03:02:47 PM »
To bolster more interest I think it should go back to the original Olympic way, i.e. all contestants with nil clothing. Definitely would be watching all the female sports.  :cup: :cup:
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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #17 on: July 18, 2016, 09:55:20 PM »
8 man scull is always good
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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #18 on: July 18, 2016, 10:52:04 PM »
Quote from: noel_w on July 18, 2016, 03:02:47 PM
To bolster more interest I think it should go back to the original Olympic way, i.e. all contestants with nil clothing. Definitely would be watching all the female sports.  :cup: :cup:

Yeah, except that originally only freeborn Greek men competed - and watched!

Too many of the Olympic organisers happy to have their nest feathered and vote to include Shit sports.  If they get the Olympics back to including only the "pure" sports it may then be worth watching again.  How many Greeks in the 8th century teed up for a round of golf?  And how many practiced holding their breath for five minutes so the soles of their feet could get a suntan?

Bring back the chariots I say!!
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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #19 on: July 27, 2016, 05:51:34 PM »
There's a new olympic event apparently. It's called survivor.
Outwit the mozzies
Outplay the drug cheats
Outlast the accomodation

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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #20 on: July 27, 2016, 09:27:03 PM »
Total waste of time .
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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #21 on: July 27, 2016, 10:14:35 PM »
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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #22 on: July 27, 2016, 11:17:10 PM »
In 2008 I was on the CSR while the Beijing Games were on. This year I will be on the Gibb River Road for most of Rio.

Not sorry in either case.

what has really turned me off over recent  years is the TV coverage. The Games seem to be a vehicle for the broadcaster to promote itself and its commentary "stars". If I was home I'd been watching with the sound off.
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Re: Rio Olympics 2016 - general interest
« Reply #23 on: July 28, 2016, 08:27:32 AM »
Australia have wasted their valuable time and money by selecting James Magnussen, just a total failure.
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« Reply #24 on: July 28, 2016, 09:10:44 AM »
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Australia have wasted their valuable time and money
Fixed...

what's worse is they are going to blow another 100 million paying backhanders and corrupt ****ers bidding for Brisbane for the 28 I think I was
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